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January 1981

Industrial relations in 1980 influenced by inflation and recession

George Ruben

Hard hit by plant closings and layoffs, some automobile and steel companies turned to unions and the overnment for help; settlements provided for larger wage increases; and some long fought organizing battles in the South culminated in initial contracts.

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