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What is the definition of collective bargaining?
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ongoing salary negotiations between an employee and a factory ownerB
an agreement among a group of factory owners to raise worker wagesC
a written set of guidelines about legal and illegal workplace conditionsD
labor union and employer negotiations about wages and other issues2
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Health care, business, retail, and education are examples of ________ industries.
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serviceB
entertainmentC
manufacturingD
construction3
How will an increase in the percentage of older Americans affect the healthcare field?
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There will be far fewer qualified workers to fill positions in the healthcare field.B
Salaries will drop in the healthcare field so that businesses can control costs.C
The healthcare field will create new jobs because more people will need care.D
Fewer people will need health care, so there will be a drop in healthcare jobs.4
If union contracts raise wages above competitive levels, what might be one negative outcome?
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Industries will raise salaries for top-level workers but not entry-level workers.B
Companies will move overseas to escape unions and hire cheaper labor.C
Inexperienced workers will lose their jobs to more experienced workers.D
Employees will be content with their status and thus less likely to join unions.5
What was the status of US workplace safety laws in 1900?
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A few states had tried to pass safety laws, but they had no public support.B
Most states had passed some safety laws, but enforcement varied.C
Most states opposed safety laws, but workers began to demand them.D
All states had safety laws, but no one bothered to enforce them.6
Which workers are most likely to be in demand in the future?
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those with high-tech skillsB
those with construction skillsC
those in government jobsD
those in manufacturing jobs7
The graph shows labor union membership.
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in 1945 and 1955B
in 1960 and 1970C
in 1930 and 1950D
in 1965 and 19708
What is the economic outlook for occupations in the healthcare sector?
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weak to very poorB
depends on the economyC
will remain stableD
will increase in demand over time9
Minimum wageChild laborUnion membershipWorkers’ compensation
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Minimum wageB
Child laborC
Union membershipD
Workers’ compensation10
What event had an enormous effect on US workplace safety?
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a new minimum wageB
the first labor unionC
a worker strikeD
a deadly factory fireDid you find these answers helpful?
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