Tight labor markets increase wages, but don’t necessarily increase the union premium. Social media help increase labor militancy as does declining faith in business and government, but lack of respect for union leaders works in the other direction. I think the Mack Truck outcome was bad news for Mack Truck workers but good news for UAW leaders. Happy to talk on podcast. How can I get in touch?
This is a great overview. There are several statements worth exploring deeper.
I fully agree non-union automakers and suppliers are going to be forced to open their wallets further.
However, in citing the dynamics shifting toward labor, do you think demographic shifts leading to tighter labor markets play into it?
Or, perhaps, the proclivities of Gen Z workers?
Lastly, might you be interested in doing an episode of Labor Relations Radio to discuss this article and some of these issues further?
Similarly, did you happen to see the outcome of the Mack strike? 🤔
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Tight labor markets increase wages, but don’t necessarily increase the union premium. Social media help increase labor militancy as does declining faith in business and government, but lack of respect for union leaders works in the other direction. I think the Mack Truck outcome was bad news for Mack Truck workers but good news for UAW leaders. Happy to talk on podcast. How can I get in touch?
Hi Marc,
I just sent you an invite to connect via LinkedIn.