Which of the Following Is True of Organized Labor During

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of organized labor during the 1950s?

• A) The major unions were unsuccessful in getting pension plans for their members.
• B) Union membership grew slowly because of the transition to a service-oriented economy.
• C) Since most of the new jobs created were for blue-collar workers in heavy industry, union membership increased dramatically.
• D) Through collective bargaining, workers considerably narrowed the wage gap between men and women.

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