If union representatives for Ford conduct research to find out the amount of pay line workers at GM and Toyota are earning, they want to
A) know how much Ford has the ability to pay its employees.
B) see if the amount Ford is paying its employees is on par with the amount other companies are paying their employees.
C) force Ford to be the highest paying company in the auto industry.
D) ensure that Ford's employees are not getting paid more than they deserve.
E) negotiate better benefits for Ford's workers to offset the lower pay.

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By researching the pay of line workers at GM and Toyota, the union representatives for Ford are trying to establish whether the amount Ford is paying its employees is on par with what other companies are paying their employees. This information can be used by the union during negotiations with the management to demand better pay and benefits for its members.

If Union Representatives for Ford Conduct Research to Find Out