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July 10, 2026Latin American Politics and SocietyOpen Access

The Mobilization of Public Sector Unions: A Theory with Qualitative, Subnational Evidence from Argentine Teachers

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SESebastián EtchemendyGLGermán LodolaOPOriana Peretti

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Overview

Qualitative case study investigates factors influencing teacher union mobilization in Argentina from 2006 to 2019, suggesting key causal mechanisms.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the dynamics of public sector union mobilization in Argentina's education sector, highlighting factors that influence union behavior.
  • Qualitative comparative case study approach focusing on Argentina's education sector
  • Analysis of union dynamics and coalition building across provinces
  • Examination of cases from 2006 to 2019 to understand mobilization and moderation
  • Identified key drivers of union mobilization linked to economic, institutional, and political factors
  • Noted decreased mobilization during economic expansionary phases due to state resource allocation
  • Highlighted the influence of collective bargaining and the political alignment of unions with government parties on union behavior

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Etchemendy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508c2d6eeac72a437a0675https://doi.org/10.1017/lap.2026.10063
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