Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between "union density" and "collective bargaining coverage?"

• A) Because it includes agricultural workers, union density is usually a bit higher than collective bargaining coverage.
• B) Union density describes the strength of unions in the private sector; collective bargaining coverage means the same thing in the public sector.
• C) Collective bargaining coverage is usually a bit higher since some nonunion members still receive the wages and benefits negotiated by unions.
• D) Collective bargaining coverage is the United States' term for what we refer to as union density in Canada.

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Definitions:

NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a civil rights organization in the United States formed in 1909 to fight against racial discrimination.

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The branch of politics that deals with elections and voting as a means for the electorate to select candidates to hold public office.

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The unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their race, leading to disparities in wealth, healthcare, education, and employment among other sectors.

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