To Increase the Wages of Its Members, a Labor Union

question 127

Multiple Choice

To increase the wages of its members, a labor union might attempt to

• A)raise the elasticity of demand for its labor.
• B)increase the demand for union labor.
• C)increase the supply of union labor.
• D)advocate for decreases in minimum wage.

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