Unions Try to Raise Minimum Wages Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

Unions try to raise minimum wages because

• A)they wish to encourage employment among the poor.
• B)they wish to help those on minimum wages.
• C)this will decrease the supply of labour in their industry.
• D)this will increase the demand for labour in their industry.
• E)they want the minimum wage to be a living wage.

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