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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
20
Issue
1
Date
3/1/1991

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Title
WAGE LINES AND COMPARABLE WORTH: GAINERS, LOSERS, AND THE PROSPECTS FOR FREE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
DOI
10.2190/JAB9-W8MM-2YLM-T621
Author
JAMES G. SCOVILLE AND ROSS E. AZEVEDO
Online Date
05/09/2002

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WAGE LINES AND COMPARABLE WORTH: GAINERS, LOSERS, AND THE PROSPECTS FOR FREE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

JAMES G. SCOVILLE AND ROSS E. AZEVEDO

DOI: 10.2190/JAB9-W8MM-2YLM-T621

Abstract

Under state law, all political subdivisions in Minnesota have implemented a system of "comparable worth," a policy mandate that can be in conflict with collective bargaining. Using data from a particular school district, comparisons are made of the effects several specifications of the wage line could have on the practice of collective bargaining in the public sector. Inconsistencies and the implications for collective bargaining are noted. Finally, a proposal is advanced that makes common sense, meets the requirements of Minnesota law, and would restore "free collective bargaining" for the major employee groups in a governmental unit.

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