When an employer negotiates with an effective union, the wages of union members _____, and the number of jobs _____.
A)increase; decreases
B)increase; increases
C)decrease; decreases
D)decrease; increases

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When an employer negotiates with an effective union, the wages of union members typically increase because the union bargains for higher wages on behalf of its members. However, the higher labor costs can lead employers to reduce the number of jobs to maintain profitability, hence the number of jobs decreases.

When an Employer Negotiates with an Effective Union, the Wages