Why Did Unions Support Retirement

question 70

Multiple Choice

Why did unions support retirement?

• A) It reduced labour costs to industry, making it easier for unions to secure higher wages for younger workers.
• B) It gave older people a graceful way to leave work when it became too hard for them to compete.
• C) Fewer older workers meant fewer workplace accidents, and therefore fewer disability payments.
• D) Older workers generally do not want to work past 65, but few could afford to retire.

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