In Support of Its Claim That "There Is Still Movement

question 30

Multiple Choice

In support of its claim that "there is still movement in the labor movement," the text points to all of the following except

• A) unions' use of "corporate campaigns" to publicize unsavory conduct by companies such as Wal-Mart.
• B) unions are now more willing to appeal to community groups.
• C) union households continue to be a dependable voting bloc.
• D) unions now realize that strikes are more effective weapons than ever before.
• E) over half of workers report they would like to join a union.

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Definitions:

Certification Election

A process supervised by a regulatory body that allows employees to vote on whether or not they wish to be represented by a labor union.

Landrum-Griffin Act

The Landrum-Griffin Act, formally known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, is a U.S. law that aims to protect union members' rights and promote labor democracy through regulating union administration.

National Labor Unions

Federations or organizations that represent the collective interests of workers across various sectors at the national level.

Taft-Hartley Act

A federal law established in 1947 in the United States, which limits the actions and authority of labor unions.