Which of the Following Most Accurately Indicates Changes in the Size

question 238

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately indicates changes in the size of the union sector in the United States?

• A) As a share of the labor force, union membership grew substantially during 1935 through 1955 but has declined substantially since the mid-1950s.
• B) As a share of the labor force, union membership declined substantially during 1935 through 1955 but has grown substantially since the mid-1950s.
• C) As a share of the labor force, union membership has steadily grown from less than 10 percent in 1935 to more than 40 percent today.
• D) Union membership has been approximately 20 percent of the labor force during the last five decades.

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Definitions:

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are represented by a single labor union in dealings with their employer.

Dues-paying Union Members

Workers who contribute financially to a union in exchange for membership and representation.

Wage Compression

The reduction in the difference in wages between employees within an organization, often as a result of policy or collective bargaining.

Union Contract

A collective agreement between an employer and a trade union representing the workforce, outlining wages, hours, and working conditions.