Workers#x0027; Compensation Recipiency in Union and Nonunion Workplaces:

摘要: This study estimates union effects on workers' compensation indemnity claims during 1977-92, based individual panel data constructed from the March Current Population Survey. Union members were substantially more likely to receive benefits than similar nonunion workers, and they sensitive variation in benefit levels waiting periods. The authors suggest that differences union, as compared nonunion, workplaces arise because workers are provided with information their representatives, supervisors inform injured about workers’ filing procedures less discourage claims, fear being penalized for an d management has discretion ability monitor penalize them questionable claims. findings communication of relevant is important determinant recipiency.