Question

George works in a factory and is a member of the labor union. He thinks his wages are low for the work that he does, so he tells the union representative that his employer should increase his wages. The representative asks the other workers if they feel the same, and they all agree. The following week, the union representative met with the factory owner regarding an increase in wages, and the employer agreed to it. What strategy did the union use to get the owner to agree to increase wages?
A.
individual bargaining
B.
threaten to go on a strike
C.
collective bargaining
D.
threaten to quit their jobs
E.
filing a petition to the government

Answer 1

A.  

individual bargaining. Although George asked the union for the increase in wages, they asked everyone else as well.

B.  

threaten to go on a strike . There is no threat here.

C.  

collective bargaining . Yes, they go on to do something for the group.

D.  

threaten to quit their jobs . No mention of this in the reading section.

E.  

filing a petition to the government. No mention of government anywhere.

The answer is going to be C, collective bargaining .

I hope this helps! :)