UNIONS MATTER
Equality #1
Less Is Worse
Fewer unions mean more inequality
The decline in unionization in Canada through the 1980s and 1990s has been estimated to account directly for 15% of the rise in inequality.
More Is Better
More unions mean more equality
Unions play a significant role in reducing in equality, through:
- wage settlements
- their influence on corporate decisions
- their impact on establishing public policy.
Canadian Union Coverage and Gini Coefficient 1980-2010
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