Economics 20 Question Test

A way of setting a dispute without go to trial. The parties who disagree select one or more impartial person to settle the argument. If the (a)   is binding, then all parties must accept the decision.

Someone who performs manual labor, often in a manufacturing job, and who earns an hourly wage.

(a)  

A union security provision that requires an employee to pay union membership dues but not to join the union.

(a)  

Legislation that gives workers the right, under an open shop, to join or not join a union if it is present.

(a)  

Labor union whose members perform different kinds of work in the same industry.

(a)  

American labor organization, started by Philadelphia tailors in 1869, led by Urial S. Stephens. Body of national scope and importance in 1878 and rapidly grew after 1881 when secrecy was abandoned. Organized on an industrial basis, with women, black workers, and employers, excluding bankers, lawyers, gamblers, and stockholders. Aided in strikes and boycotts.

(a)  

An organization of workers that tries to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits for its members.

(a)  

Organized in 1886. President was Samuel Gompers till 1925. Organized skilled workers into national unions consisting of others in the same trade. Purpose was not political, and aimed simply at shorter hours, higher wages, and better working conditions.

(a)  

Founded in 1962, joined with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, in its 1st strike against grape growers in California, both later merged. Stressed nonviolent methods via boycotts, marches, and hunger strikes. Secured raises and improved conditions for farm workers.

(a)  

Method of settling disputes outside of court by using the services of a neutral third party, called a (a)   (Acts as a communicating agent between the parties and suggests ways to resolve dispute.)