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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2025
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
IAAEU Discussion Paper Series in Economics No. 03/2025
Verlag: 
University of Trier, Institute for Labour Law and Industrial Relations in the European Union (IAAEU), Trier
Zusammenfassung: 
This study provides the first comprehensive investigation of the relationship between trade union membership and non-performance-oriented bonuses. We expect a positive impact of union membership because members benefit from special entitlements, increased bargaining power and informational advantages. Using data from the German Socio-economic panel (GSOEP), we observe that union members are more likely to receive at least one bonus payment per year, a higher number of bonuses, and a higher amount than comparable non-members. We also observe the positive union membership effect for employees covered by collective bargaining or co-determination via works councils. Employing a novel instrumental variable, we find evidence of a positive effect of union membership on the number and level of bonus payments. Furthermore, higher bonuses do not go along with wage decreases.
Schlagwörter: 
bonus payments
collective bargaining
GSOEP
trade union membership
JEL: 
J31
J33
J51
J52
Dokumentart: 
Working Paper

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