4 Employment trends/issues quiz

Which of the following is a reason for the decline of unions?

• Employers make a determined effort to keep unions out

• Increased loyalty to organized labor

• Decrease in part-time jobs

• Lower union wages compared to nonunion wages

What is one of the consequences of union success?

• Union wages are lower than nonunion wages

• Union products become more expensive

• Consumers buy more union products

• More people work full-time jobs

How has the increase in part-time jobs affected unions?

• It has increased union membership

• It has decreased the number of full-time jobs

• It has contributed to the decline of unions

• It has made union products cheaper

What is a two-tier wage system?

• A system where all workers receive the same wage

• A system where newer workers are paid a lower wage than those already on the job

• A system where wages are based on performance

• A system where wages are increased annually

Why have union wages been under pressure to come down?

(a)  

• Due to increased productivity

• Due to economic downturns

• Due to competition from nonunion workers
• Due to technological advancements

What percentage of the wage gap is due to uneven distribution of men and women among various occupations?

(a)  

• 50%

• 25%

• 33%
• 10%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to lower pay for women?

(a)  

• Human capital differences

• Gender and occupation

• Differences in the skills and experience

• Differences in education levels

What is the current federal minimum wage in the United States as of 2009 to present?

• $5.15

• $6.55

• $7.25

• $8.75

What do supporters of the minimum wage argue?

• It is too high and should be reduced.

• It is consistent with US economic goals of equity and security.

• It should be abolished entirely.

• It discriminates against young people.

What is one of the main arguments of opponents of the minimum wage?

• It promotes economic freedom.

• It is too low and should be increased.

• It is discriminatory against young people.

• It helps reduce poverty.