Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
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ISBN: 9780078747663
Author: McGraw-Hill
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 12, Problem 23AA
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To explain about the union membership in the U.S considering the table.

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Answer to Problem 23AA

Workers who belong to the union from the manufacturing sector are 13000.

Explanation of Solution

Labor unions are formed so as to get the increased wages and the benefits regarding the job in the industry along with the healthy environment to work in with job security.

Unions are an important part of the system which helps in setting the standards for various aspects for rights of the workers considering their wages and quality of life so that more protection can be provided to the workers.

If there are 100,000 people working in manufacturing jobs, & 13% belongs to Unions, then the number belonging to unions from the manufacturing sector are 13000 that is 13% of 100,000.

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