Income distribution and union density: an analysis for OECD Countries, 2000‑2019: https://doi.org/10.33110/cimexus200213

Plinio Hernández Barriga; José Roberto Gómez Ayala

Income distribution and union density: an analysis for OECD Countries, 2000‑2019

https://doi.org/10.33110/cimexus200213

Authors

Plinio Hernández Barriga Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7585-2721
José Roberto Gómez Ayala Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2621-0443

Keywords:

union density, income distribution, wages, OCDE

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between union density and the share of wages and salaries in national income for a sample of 17 OECD countries during the period 2000–2019. To this end, a PMG-ARDL panel data econometric model was developed to identify short- and long-term relationships. The results show that the unionization rate had a positive and significant impact on the share of wages and salaries in national income. Additionally, evidence was found that minimum wages and working hours also have a positive impact, while inflation, tax collection, and productivity have a negative effect. These results confirm the relevance of unionism as a redistributive mechanism in modern economies.

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Published

2026-02-04

How to Cite

Hernández Barriga, P., & Gómez Ayala, J. R. (2026). Income distribution and union density: an analysis for OECD Countries, 2000‑2019: https://doi.org/10.33110/cimexus200213. CIMEXUS, 20(2), 237–252. Retrieved from https://cimexus.umich.mx/index.php/cimexus/article/view/617