A Manufacturing Company Contracts with the Labour Union to Guarantee

question 17

Essay

A manufacturing company contracts with the labour union to guarantee full employment for all employees with at least 10 years seniority.The Company expects to be working at capacity for the next 2 years (the life of the contract), so this was seen as a bargaining concession without any cost to the company.On average, an employee earns $30 per hour, including benefits.The work force consists of 800 employees, with seniority ranging from 1 year to 18 years.Required:
Analyze the direct labour cost in term of variable costs, fixed costs, and the relevant range.

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