Protective service unions, political activities, and bargaining outcomes

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-1995

Abstract

We examine how electoral political activities by police and firefighter unions impact police and firefighter wages and employment. The findings indicate that the significant union-nonunion wage and employment differentials generally associated with a collective bargaining agreement decrease when controlling for union involvement in electoral politics. Though some differences were observed between police and firefighters, electoral political activities appear to be important determinants of protective service wages and employment. © 1995 by The Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Inc.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

First Page

295

Last Page

318

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