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Trade Unions: Some Economic Aspects of their Behaviour with Particular Reference to the Republic of Ireland

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  • Sapsford, D., 1984. "Trade Unions: Some Economic Aspects of their Behaviour with Particular Reference to the Republic of Ireland," Papers ME168, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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