Deunionization Refers to the Fact That the Percentage of Workers

question 82

Multiple Choice

Deunionization refers to the fact that the percentage of workers in the American workforce who are members of a union has dropped; at their peak some fifty years ago unions counted for nearly 35% of the workforce, today only about _________ are unionized.

• A) 31 percent
• B) 23 percent
• C) 12 percent
• D) 7 percent

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Definitions:

Skilled Crafts

Professions or trades that require specific training or skills, often involving manual work, such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work.

Unskilled Crafts

Jobs or occupations that do not require a specific set of skills or extended training to perform.

AFL

The American Federation of Labor, a national federation of labor unions in the United States, established to advocate for improved wages, working conditions, and rights of workers.

Great Uprising

A significant event or series of events marking a massive demonstration, often referring to movements or revolutions by workers or oppressed groups.