Asked by Celeste Yanez on May 01, 2024
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Which of the following is not a reason that attempts to unionize the steel industry in the early 1900s failed?
A) Unions wasted resources fighting over jurisdictional issues.
B) There was little union interest in organizing steelworkers.
C) Steel companies used aggressive tactics of the open shop movement.
D) Individual unions refused to cooperate together to fight the steel companies.
Steel Industry
A sector of the economy focused on the production, processing, and sale of steel and steel products.
Unionize
The act of forming or joining a union to collectively bargain for improved working conditions, wages, and benefits.
Open Shop Movement
Advocacy for workplaces where union membership is not a condition of employment, allowing employees the choice to join or not join a union.
- Distinguish the past and present difficulties labor unions in the U.S. are dealing with.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
There was actually significant interest in unionizing steelworkers in the early 1900s, but the other factors listed (jurisdictional issues, aggressive anti-union tactics by steel companies, lack of cooperation between unions) contributed to the failure of unionization efforts.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the past and present difficulties labor unions in the U.S. are dealing with.