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Changes in the Skill Differential: Union Wages in Construction, 1907-1972

Authors :
Orton, Eliot S.
Source :
Industrial and Labor Relations Review. Oct 76 30(1):16-24.
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

This study examines the year-to-year movement in the wage differential between skilled and unskilled workers, 1907-72, using union contract rates in the construction industry. The author examines a number of hypotheses that have been suggested as explanation for changes in the skill differential. (Editor/HD)

Details

Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
<searchLink fieldCode=&quot;SO&quot; term=&quot;%22Industrial+and+Labor+Relations+Review%22&quot;><i>Industrial and Labor Relations Review</i></searchLink>. Oct 76 30(1):16-24.
Accession number :
EJ149848