Unions Sometimes Try to Ensure That Employers Hire More Union

question 153

Multiple Choice

Unions sometimes try to ensure that employers hire more union labor than they might otherwise prefer by

• A)collective bargaining
• B)featherbedding
• C)work enlargement
• D)restricting the supply of labor
• E)increasing the demand for union-made products

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Definitions:

Lecompton Constitution

A proposed Kansas state constitution (1857) supporting slavery; it was ultimately rejected after much controversy.

Proslavery Constitution

A constitution or constitutional amendments that legitimize or promote the practice of slavery, often used to refer to historical documents in the United States prior to the Civil War.

Kansas

A U.S. state located in the Midwestern region, known for its contributions to agricultural outputs, such as wheat and corn.

Free Labor Ideology

The belief that labor should be free to choose where and for whom they work, contrasting with the system of slavery.