Union Membership Has Been Declining in Developed Countries Recently, as Shown

question 17

Multiple Choice

Union membership has been declining in developed countries recently, as shown by which measurement?

• A) Trade union density
• B) Average wage increase
• C) Distribution of wealth
• D) Number of strikes

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