Question

There are many type of negotiating approaches unions use. An example of one is when a union negotiates with a manufacturing company to provide all union workers a 4% pay increase in pay, in exchange for longer shifts (a 6 day work week from a 5 day work week). This is an example of _________________________. Select the correct answer below:
a. The potential effects of unionization on worker productivity.
b. The effects of unions on the adoption of labor-saving technology.
c. The trade off between wages and employment faced by the union.
d. The effect of increased work regulations on unionization rates.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The trade off between wages and employment faced by the union.

Explanation:

The Union basically negotiates the pay a union worker will receive from the firm or organization. Unions use several techniques to increase the demand for labor and wages as well.

• They push for minimum wage increase.
• Increase the marginal productivity of workers.
• Lobbying for stricter immigration rules. This limits growth in the labor supply, especially of low-skilled workers from outside the country.
• They support restrictions on imported goods. This increases the demand for domestic production and domestic labor.