Union mergers in hard times : [electronic resource] the view from five countries / Gary N. Chaison.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-242) and index.

Introduction: The union merger process -- The United States: merging for growth and survival -- Canada: new pressures and possibilities -- Great Britain: the merger tradition continues -- Australia: rationalization through amalgamation -- New Zealand: in the aftermath of the 1,000-member rule -- Conclusions: The merger option in hard times --Appendix 1. Union mergers in the United States, 1980-1994 -- Appendix 2. Union mergers in Canada, 1980-1993 -- Appendix 3. Union mergers in Great Britain, 1980-1993 -- Appendix 4. Union mergers in Australia, 1980-1994 -- Appendix 5. Union mergers in New Zealand, 1986-1993.