Restricting the Supply of Labor in Order to Increase Wages

question 91

Multiple Choice

Restricting the supply of labor in order to increase wages _____

• A)is a tactic used by service sector unions.
• B)is a tactic more likely to be used by the American Medical Association (AMA) than the United Auto Workers (UAW).
• C)is a tactic more likely to be used by the UAW than the AMA.
• D)is a tactic used solely by professional groups such as lawyers.
• E)has less effect on the wage than direct negotiation does.

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Definitions:

Labor Union Membership

Involvement in an organization that represents the collective interests of workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Labor Force

The total number of people employed or seeking employment in an economy.

Change To Win

Change to Win is a partnership of American labor unions aiming at revitalizing the labor movement and bringing economic justice to workers through organizing and advocacy.

Recruiting

The process of finding, attracting, and hiring suitable candidates for jobs within an organization, often involving diverse strategies and tools.