Chapter 12 Quiz

What TWO Unions merged in 1955?

• AFL

• CIO

• OPP

• TGIF

Which of the following usually have higher-education degrees as well as additional training?

• Professionals

• Unskilled workers

• Semiskilled workers

• Skilled workers

COLA stands for:

• Cost of Living Adjustment

• Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation

• Construction and Operating License Application

• County Of Los Angeles

Examples of a Blue-collar job/worker are:

• craft and manufacturing workers and non-farm laborers

• office workers, salespeople, physicians and engineers

• cooks, gardeners, plumbers, computer repair specialists

• fast food employees

Examples of White-collar jobs/workers are:

• office workers, salespeople, physicians and engineers

• craft and manufacturing workers and non-farm laborers

• cooks, gardeners, plumbers, computer repair specialists

• fast food employees

Examples of Service workers include:

• cooks, gardeners, plumbers, computer repair specialists

• craft and manufacturing workers and non-farm laborers

• office workers, salespeople, physicians and engineers

• fast food employees

Examples of unskilled workers include:

• office workers, salespeople, physicians and engineers

• fast food employees

• craft and manufacturing workers and non-farm laborers

• cooks, gardeners, plumbers, computer repair specialists

A tactic that is used to discourage workers from crossing a line to work for the employer is called:

• Picketing

• Boycott

• lockout

• Mediation

This occurs when a neutral person steps in and tries to get both sides to reach an agreement:

• Mediation

• Picketing

• Lockout

• Boycott

This is when unions urge the public not to purchase goods or services produced by a company:

• Boycott

• Arbitration

• Injunction

• Lockout