The Long-Term Decline in the U

question 71

Multiple Choice

The long-term decline in the U.S. union membership has been attributed to the:

• A) shift in jobs from service industries to manufacturing industries.
• B) perception by firms that dealing with unions is expensive.
• C) increase in blue-collar jobs in manufacturing.
• D) increase in economic prosperity.

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Definitions:

Deregulated

The removal or reduction of government restrictions and regulations in an industry to allow for increased competition and efficiency.

Labor-Management Concerns

Issues and challenges faced in the relationship between workers (and their representatives) and employers regarding workplace conditions, rights, and responsibilities.

NLRA

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational statute in United States labor law that protects the rights of employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.

Strategic Roles

Positions or functions within an organization designed to achieve long-term objectives.