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Offe, Claus; Wiesenthal, Helmut The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups 2002 p.325 Book Chapter Offe Industrial Relations, Labour Markets, Labour Process, Trade Unions, Unionism, Organised Labour, Labour Organisation, Labour Management, Worker Representation
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"The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups"

by Offe, Claus; Wiesenthal, Helmut (2002)

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“the [union] organization is most likely to experience a reversal of the process of institutionalization that has taken place . . . as soon as the political and/or economic conditions are favourable” (p.325)

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Industrial Relations, Labour Markets, Labour Process, Trade Unions, Unionism, Organised Labour, Labour Organisation, Labour Management, Worker Representation

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