Interprovincial Unionization and the Environment
Resource type
Authors/contributors
- Das, Anupam (Author)
- Hudson, Ian (Author)
- Hudson, Mark (Author)
Title
Interprovincial Unionization and the Environment
Abstract
The relationship between labour movements and the environment has been the subject of considerable debate but little empirical research. Using panel data for Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2019, this article investigates the relationship between unionization rates and two measures of environmental quality: greenhouse gas emissions and total particulate matter pollution. We find that higher unionization rates are associated with lower emissions for both these measures. This finding suggests that stronger labour organizations do not lead to detrimental environmental outcomes.
Publication
Labour / Le Travail
Volume
92
Pages
53-80
Date
2023
Language
English
ISSN
1911-4842
Accessed
11/8/23, 4:48 PM
Library Catalog
Project MUSE
Extra
Publisher: The Canadian Committee on Labour History
Citation
Das, A., Hudson, I., & Hudson, M. (2023). Interprovincial Unionization and the Environment. Labour / Le Travail, 92, 53–80. https://doi.org/10.52975/llt.2023v92.004
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