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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
10
Issue
1
Date
3/1/1981

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Title
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A STATE'S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LAW IS DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL? THE CASE OF INDIANA
DOI
10.2190/1WN0-PMTA-LV70-XN7V
Author
DONALD E. KLINGNER AND DANIEL B. SMITH
Online Date
05/09/2002

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A STATE'S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LAW IS DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL? THE CASE OF INDIANA

DONALD E. KLINGNER AND DANIEL B. SMITH

DOI: 10.2190/1WN0-PMTA-LV70-XN7V

Abstract

The state of Indiana approved collective bargaining for most state local employees in 1975. When that law was declared unconstitutional two years later on a technicality, the policy change caused several alterations in local government labor relations strategies, including (1) diminished informal negotiations, (2) increased conflict over goals and objectives, and (3) lack of preparation for collective bargaining when a new law is passed. This article summarizes the reactions of local government officials.

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