If unions successfully negotiate for higher wages, it will tend to reduce the quantity of labor demanded. Which of the following is most likely to result in employers hiring more union workers, in spite of higher wages? Question 13 options: Unions demand other benefits in addition to higher wages. Unions threaten to strike if more workers are not hired. Unions publicize their demand for more workers in the media. Unions increase the productivity of their members.

If unions successfully negotiate for higher wages, it will tend to reduce the quantity of labor demanded. Which of the following is most likely to result in employers hiring more union workers, in spite of higher wages? Question 13 options: Unions demand other benefits in addition to higher wages. Unions threaten to strike if more workers are not hired. Unions publicize their demand for more workers in the media. Unions increase the productivity of their members.

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	Unions demand other benefits in addition to higher wages.
	Unions threaten to strike if more workers are not hired.
	Unions publicize their demand for more workers in the media.
	Unions increase the productivity of their members.