The Recent Drop in the Proportion of Worker Holding Long-Term

question 17

Multiple Choice

The recent drop in the proportion of worker holding long-term jobs can be partially explained by:

• A)the shift from defined contribution to defined benefit pension systems
• B)the shift from services to manufacturing
• C)the decline in technological progress and productivity
• D)the increase in women's labor force attachment

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

A good faith meeting between representatives of employees and employers to discuss the terms and conditions of employment.

Taft-Hartley Act

A 1947 U.S. federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions.

Union Shop Contracts

Agreements requiring employees to join a union within a certain period after being hired.

Right-To-Work State

A state that prohibits agreements between labor unions and employers that make membership, payment of union dues, or fees a condition of employment, either before or after hiring.