Which Statement Is Most TRUE About the Impact of Unions

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most TRUE about the impact of unions on wage levels in the United States?

• A) Unions have had no impact on the wage levels of their workers.
• B) Unions have tended to increase the hourly wage rates of their members relative to nonunion workers by an average of about $3.20.
• C) Unions have contributed to increased income inequality in the United States by raising corporate profits.
• D) The union/nonunion wage differential tends to decrease during a recession.

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