Which of the Following Best Explains Why Union Membership Has

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why union membership has fallen since 1955?

• A) Domestic companies are shifting from manufacturing to service-based operations.
• B) Union members earn less on average compared to non-union members.
• C) Union membership is too expensive for most blue-collar workers.
• D) Foreign-owned manufacturers will not hire union members.

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