Which of the Following Statements Regarding Unions Is NOT True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding unions is NOT true?

• A)Union membership has fallen from approximately 20 percent to 11 percent since 1983.
• B)Unions peaked in the 1950s and 1960s.
• C)Since 1997, there has been a consistent 2 percent annual decrease in certification elections decided in favor of unionization.
• D)Since 1997, the number of union certification elections for firms has declined.

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Definitions:

Superstructure

In Marxist theory, the cultural, ideological, and institutional structures built upon the economic base (infrastructure) of a society.

Capitalist Accumulation

The process by which capitalists generate wealth and expand their capital through reinvestment of profits.

Exchange Value

The worth of a good or service determined by the amount of other goods or services for which it can be traded or sold.

Workers' Labor

Refers to the physical or mental effort exerted by employees or workers in the production of goods or provision of services.