Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Composition

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S.labor force in the next decade?

• A)Immigration will cease to affect the size and diversity of the workforce.
• B)The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the age group of 16-24 years.
• C)The percentage of highly skilled immigrants will continue to remain lower than the percentage of low-skilled immigrants.
• D)The median age of the labor force will increase to the highest number ever.
• E)The high cost of health insurance and a decrease in health benefits will cause many employees to quit working.

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Definitions:

Reform Unionism

A strategy within labor unions that focuses on broader social issues beyond traditional labor rights, including social justice, environmental concerns, and political activism.

Uplift Unionism

A labor movement approach that emphasizes improving the moral, intellectual, and economic conditions of workers.

Industrial Unionism

A labor union organizing method where all workers in the same industry, regardless of their specific jobs or skills, are organized into a single union.

Working Class

A social group consisting of people employed in lower tier jobs, often involving manual labor and receiving wages.