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Trends in work stoppages : a global perspective

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  • Perry, L. J.
  • Wilson, Patrick J.

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Explores trends in strikes and lockouts from the 1960s to 2002. Highlights problems of cross-country comparability and gaps in coverage and makes recommendations for improving the collection of strike activity data.

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  • Perry, L. J. & Wilson, Patrick J., 2004. "Trends in work stoppages : a global perspective," ILO Working Papers 993742343402676, International Labour Organization.
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