摘要:In this paper we estimate the relation between union presence within a firm and
CEO compensation, using a unique panel of publicly listed companies for the
period 1992 to 2001. We find that, on average, union presence: 1) is
significantly associated with lower levels of total CEO compensation; 2) affects
the mix of CEO compensation by providing higher levels of base pay but much
lower stock option values; 3) lowers dispersion across the major components of
CEO remuneration and 4) does not significantly reduce the performance
sensitivity of CEO compensation as compared to non-union firms. These results
are consistent with several models of union influence.