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14 Cards in this Set
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a measure that bans mandatory union membership
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right-to-work law
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the wage rate that gives neither an excess supply of workers nor an excess demand for workers
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equilibrium wage
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an unofficial, invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing in businesses dominated by white men
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glass ceiling
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labor that requires minimal specialized skills and education
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semiskilled labor
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the theory that education increases productivity and results in higher wages
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learning effect
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an organization of workers that tries to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits for its members
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labor unions
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someone in a professional or clerical job who usually earns a salary
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white-collar worker
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an organized work stoppage intended to force an employer to address union demands
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strike
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workers who require specialized training and skills
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skilled labor
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a settlement technique in which a third party reviews the case and makes a decision that is legally binding for both sides
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arbitration
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temporary or part-time employment
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contingent employment
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the theory that the completion of college indicates to employers that a job applicant is intelligent and hard-working
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screening effect
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the value of a worker's output
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productivity
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the practice of negotating labor contracts that keep unnecessary workers on a company's payroll
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featherbedding
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