Chapter 12: Union Labor Force

Question 1

In the 1970’s for labor unions, their primary objective was for ______ & _______ for its memebers.

Answer 1

Additional Pay & Benefits

Question 2

In the 1980’s for labor unions, their primary objective was for ______ & ______ for its members.

Answer 2

Job Security & Union Recognition

Question 3

In the 1990’s - 2000’s, labor unions focused on job security due to the growth of ____ & _____.

Answer 3

Global Competition & Outsourcing

Question 4

Organized Labor (Unions) strongly opposed the the increase in offshore ______ claiming it will cost the US jobs.

Answer 4

Outsourcing

Question 5

Labor unions generally insist in a ____ _____ ____ which states that employees who reap union benefits officially join or at least pay dues to the union.

Answer 5

Union Security Clause

Question 6

Unions today favor the ____ _____ _____ which states workers do not have to be union members to be hired, but they must agree to join within a prescribed period.

Answer 6

Union Shop Agreement

Question 7

What is the prescribed period that workers have to sign up for the unions?

Answer 7

30-60-90 days usually