In the Face of Declining Demand,unions Usually Tend to Favor

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the face of declining demand,unions usually tend to favor laying off workers rather than lowering wages.Which of these factors would not explain why this occurs?

• A) Workers with less seniority are laid off first.
• B) Union leaders are elected by majority vote.
• C) Lay-offs usually only affect a small fraction of the work force.
• D) Most union members are willing to lose their jobs rather than accept even a small cut in wages.

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