Webster Industries Has a Unionized Workforce

question 49

Multiple Choice

Webster Industries has a unionized workforce.Fredrick's job of operating a stamping machine has been eliminated by technological advances, but the union is requiring Webster to pay Fredrick for the work he would have performed had the machine still been in operation.This requirement is a violation of:

• A) the Norris-LaGuardia Act.
• B) no labor law; it is just a result of lawful, effective union negotiation.
• C) the National Labor Relations Act.
• D) the Labor-Management Relations Act.

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Definitions:

Organic solidarity

A concept in sociology introduced by Émile Durkheim that describes the social cohesion based upon the dependence individuals have on each other in more advanced societies.

Anomie

A state or condition of society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, often leading to social instability.

Primary labour market

Denotes sectors within the economy that offer stable, well-paid jobs with good working conditions, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Secondary labour market

Consists of jobs with lower pay, lesser benefits, and less job security compared to the primary labor market, often involving manual or clerical work.