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January, 1988, Vol. 111, No. 3

A review of collective bargaining in 1987

George Ruben
Director, Division of Developments in Labor-Management Relations, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Finding solutions to mutual problems continued to challenge employers and unions, as they sought to restrain labor costs, improve productivity, increase product quality, and save jobs. Efforts to increase productivity and improve product quality are diverse.

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