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ABSTRACT

January, 1986, Vol. 109, No. 1

Labor and management continue
to combat mutual problems in 1985

George Ruben
Coeditor of Current Wage Developments, Bureau of Labor Statistics


Competition, deregulation, and changes in products and consumer tastes were among problems facing bargainers; management demanded two-tier wages, lump-sum payments, and alternatives to traditional health plans, while labor focused on preserving jobs and aiding displaced workers.

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