Which of the Following Statements Is True of Trends in Union

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of trends in union membership in the U.S.in relation to trends in other countries?

• A) In Western Europe, it is common to have union coverage rates of 80 to 90 percent.
• B) Coverage rates within the United States are much higher than in most other countries.
• C) U.S. employees tend to have a larger, more formal role in organizational decision making than in Western European countries.
• D) Worker representatives on boards of directors are much more common in the United States than in Western European countries.
• E) The union membership rate in the U.S. is second only to that of Denmark.

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Definitions:

American Workers

Individuals employed in the United States, contributing to its economy and labor market.

Unskilled Workforce

A section of the labor market that has no special training or skills, typically associated with lower-paying jobs that require minimal education or training.

Prices Rose

An economic condition where the general level of prices for goods and services increases over a period.

Filibusters

A parliamentary procedure used in various legislative bodies to extend debate or delay decisions on a bill, often by making long speeches.