Further tests of the link between unionization, unemployment, and employment: Findings from Canadian national and provincial data (original) (raw)

The research examines the relationship between unionization and labor market outcomes in Canada, challenging recent claims that unionization negatively impacts unemployment and employment rates. It critiques earlier econometric analyses, particularly by Layne-Farrar, that suggested strong negative correlations between unionization and labor market performance in Canada. By applying appropriate econometric techniques, this study finds no significant relationship between unionization and unemployment or employment rates, emphasizing the importance of considering key variables such as macroeconomic conditions and demographic factors. Overall, the findings align with existing international literature that indicates labor market outcomes are influenced by a variety of structural factors beyond unionization.