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LONDON--The United States Army is paying $12,000 to a British social scientist to conduct a survey on whether American soldiers would like to join labor unions.
Gwyn Harries-Jenkins, a lecturer at Hull University in eastern England assigned to conduct the survey, said be felt senior officers would oppose unionization. He said officers think unions undermine discipline and reduce fighting effectiveness.
Seven European countries, including West Germany where many American servicemen are stationed, allow military men to form unions or professional associations to negotiate wages and working conditions.
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