Which of the Following Statements Regarding Unions Is NOT True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding unions is NOT true?

• A)Union membership has fallen from approximately 20 percent to 11 percent since 1983.
• B)Unions peaked in the 1950s and 1960s.
• C)Since 1997, there has been a consistent 2 percent annual decrease in certification elections decided in favor of unionization.
• D)Since 1997, the number of union certification elections for firms has declined.

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Definitions:

Indirect Factory Wages

Wages paid to workers who are not directly involved in production, such as maintenance staff and supervisors.

Selling And Administrative

Expenses related to the selling of products and the management of business operations, not directly tied to production.

Supervisor Salaries

The compensation paid to employees who oversee and manage other workers or operations within a company.

Maintenance

The work done to keep machinery, equipment, or a structure in a condition of efficiency or safety through routine checks, repairs, and cleaning.