Table 28-2 2009 Labor Data for Wrexington

question 53

Multiple Choice

Table 28-2
2009 Labor Data for Wrexington

-Refer to Table 28-2.What was Wrexington's unemployment rate in 2009?

• A) 8.0 percent
• B) 12.7 percent
• C) 15.9 percent
• D) 22.1 percent

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Definitions:

Public Service

Employment within governmental agencies or departments aimed at serving the interests and needs of the public.

Arbitrators

Professionals who resolve disputes between parties by making decisions that are usually binding, often used in labor, commercial, and legal disagreements.

Strike Action

A work stoppage initiated by employees as a form of protest, typically aimed at securing better conditions or pay from their employers.

Negotiations Break Down

This occurs when parties engaged in negotiation are unable to reach an agreement or consensus, leading to an impasse.