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31. Do unionized workers earn more money or benefits than similarly situated workers in
nonunion firms in the same industry?
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32. What are "Taft-Hartley Plans”? How do they work? How do they differ from
traditional plans?
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33. Some union-owned pension plans now allow workers to direct how their money should
be invested. How do these plans work? How do they compare to traditional 401(k) or
403(b) plans? How do they compare to other types of corporate "defined contribution"
plans? What unique challenges do these plans pose for unions?
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34. Some communities have passed "living wage" legislation? What is this? How does it
compare to the "minimum wage"? Are these laws a good development for public sector
workers and contractors doing business with the government? Or a bad idea? Should
they be applied to all businesses in a community? Why or why not?