Labor Unions and Efficiency: An Evidence-Based Analysis
Supporting Evidence & Arguments : Logical Arguments : Unions may encourage inefficiency by negotiating for job protections and work rules that make it difficult to terminate underperforming employees or alter inefficient work practices. Union wage demands can exceed productivity increases, causing firms to hire fewer workers or cut hours, leading to decreased efficiency. Evidence (Data, Studies) : A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that unionized companies tend to have lower productivity growth than non-unionized firms. Books : "Why Unions Matter" by Michael Yates provides a perspective on labor unions, but also touches upon the efficiency debate. Videos : "The History and Challenges of America's Labor Unions" (YouTube): Discusses various criticisms of labor unions, including possible effects on efficiency. Organizations and Their Websites : The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation ( https://www.nrtw.org/ ): Advocates for...