Affirmative Action Programs Are Intended to Prevent Discrimination in Current

question 87

True/False

Affirmative action programs are intended to prevent discrimination in current hiring and promotional practices, but they may not be used to remedy past discrimination in hiring and promotions.

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Definitions:

Agency Shop Agreement

An arrangement whereby employees must pay union dues but aren’t required to join the union.

Nonunion Workers

Employees who are not members of a labor union and typically do not have the collective bargaining support that unionized workers receive.

Unionization Rate

The proportion of workers who are members of a union within a particular industry or workforce.

Retail Trade

The selling of goods and services directly to consumers, including various formats such as brick-and-mortar stores and online sales.