Which of the Following Is True of Union Membership and Bargaining

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of union membership and bargaining power?

• A)Unions have traditionally been stronger in urban workplaces that employ women and youth.
• B)Employers are actively resisting unionization in an attempt to control costs and maintain their flexibility.
• C)Since the 1950s, union membership has consistently increased as a percentage of employment.
• D)Unions have successfully organized the women and youth in the private sectors.
• E)Competitive threats have contributed to decreased employer resistance to union organizing.

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