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A new method for investigating the relationship between strikes and absenteeism

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  • David Sapsford
  • Peter Turnbull

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This paper presents a new method for evaluating the relationship which exists between strikes and absenteeism, as alternative forms of industrial conflict. The proposed method is outlined and its use illustrated in an analysis of the British dock labour market.

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  • David Sapsford & Peter Turnbull, 1996. "A new method for investigating the relationship between strikes and absenteeism," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 3(7), pages 431-434.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:3:y:1996:i:7:p:431-434
    DOI: 10.1080/758540800
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    1. Peter Turnbull & David Sapsford, 1991. "Why Did Devlin Fail? Casualism and Conflict on the Docks," British Journal of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics, vol. 29(2), pages 237-257, June.
    2. Albert Rees, 1952. "Industrial Conflict and Business Fluctuations," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 60, pages 371-371.
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