9.2 Labor and Government Regulation Notes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary goal of a labor union?

• To increase its members' wages and improve working conditions

• To decrease the demand for its members' labor

• To reduce the quality of goods produced

• To eliminate all forms of government regulation

Open Ended

Why do you think labor unions are important in today's society?

Multiple Choice

Which law made closed shops illegal in the United States?

• Wagner Act

• Taft-Hartley Act

• Norris-LaGuardia Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a closed shop and a union shop.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effects of unions on union and nonunion wages?

• Union workers generally earn more than nonunion workers.

• Employers may reduce the number of employees if unions command higher wages.

• Nonunion wages may dip as a result of union actions.

• Unions always ensure equal wages for all workers.

Fill in the Blanks

The traditional view of labor unions is that they are an obstacle to establishing reasonable work standards and make employers less

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acts required employers to bargain in good faith?

• Taft-Hartley Act

• Wagner Act

• Norris-LaGuardia Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

Open Ended

Describe two major changes in the labor movement that occurred in the early 1900s.

Multiple Choice

Which act allowed for secret ballots in union elections?

• Taft-Hartley Act

• Landrum-Griffin Act

• Wagner Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

Fill in the Blanks

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (

) protects workers against occupational injuries and illnesses.

Open Ended

How do labor unions try to influence the demand and supply for labor?

Multiple Choice

What is the main goal of a labor union?

• To increase its members’ wages and improve working conditions

• To decrease the demand for its labor

• To reduce the quality of goods produced

• To increase the supply of labor

Open Ended

Explain how government regulations can have both positive and unintended negative effects, using examples from the slides.