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Collective bargaining in private industry, 1994.
1Division of Developments in Labor-Management Relations, Bureau of Labor Statistics, USA.
Monthly Labor Review
|May 8, 1995
Summary
Bargainers agreed to lower wage and compensation increases over the last three years, even with a strengthening economy. These modest changes align with overall economic trends, suggesting a focus on company-specific conditions.
Area of Science:
- Labor Economics
- Industrial Relations
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Analysis of wage and compensation trends over the past three years.
- Examination of negotiation outcomes in relation to economic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the trend of wage and compensation increases negotiated by parties over time.
- To assess the relationship between negotiation outcomes and prevailing economic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of negotiated wage and compensation settlements.
- Correlation study between negotiation results and national/industry economic indicators.
Main Results:
- Negotiated wage and compensation increases have been lower on average compared to previous agreements.
- The modest compensation changes in 1994 settlements mirrored broader economic trends.
Conclusions:
- Bargaining parties may prioritize company or industry-specific economic factors over national trends.
- Observed compensation trends reflect a broader pattern of moderate economic adjustments.