A Manufacturing Company Contracts with the Labour Union to Guarantee

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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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Definitions:

Liquidating Dividend

A special dividend paid to shareholders when a company is partially or completely dissolved, representing a return of capital rather than profit.

High-Dividend Payout

A company's policy or practice of distributing a large portion of its profits to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Tax Exemption

A portion of income or transaction that is free from tax by law, reducing the taxable income or value.

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares in a company, typically paid out from the company's profits to its shareholders at regular intervals.