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Rationale for Union Wage Restraint
A powerful union might strategically moderate its wage demands, even when it has the bargaining power to secure higher pay. This wage restraint can be a rational choice for two main reasons. Firstly, at the firm level, the union recognizes it cannot control the company's subsequent decisions on pricing and employment, and excessive wage demands could lead to job losses for its members. Secondly, at a macroeconomic level, if a union's wage agreements cover a significant portion of the economy, it may consider the broader general equilibrium consequences of its actions, such as the overall impact on national employment and inflation.
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