What Role Do Labor Unions Play in Apprenticeship and Technical

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Multiple Choice

What role do labor unions play in apprenticeship and technical skills training?

• A)none - it would violate the National Labor Relations Act
• B)none - unions have shown no interest in this area
• C)they are generally a full partner with the company in these programs
• D)in effective programs, the Union usually takes an adversarial role and opposes company training

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