期刊名称：Discussion Papers / Business School, University of Strathclyde
出版年度：2012
卷号：2012
出版社：University of Strathclyde
摘要：In this paper we challenge the conventional view that strikes are caused by asymmetric information regarding rm pro tability such that union members are uninformed. Instead, we build an expressive model of strikes where the perception of unfairness provides the expressive bene t of voting for a strike. The model predicts that larger union size increases both wage o¤ers and the incidence of strikes. Furthermore, while asymmetric information is still important in causing strikes, we nd that it is the employer who is not fully informed about the level of emotionality within the union, thereby contributing to strike incidence. An empirical test using UK data provides support for the predictions. In particular, union size has a positive e¤ect on the incidence of strikes and other industrial actions even when asymmetric information regarding pro tability is controlled for.
