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How do unions usually want seniority to be applied?
AThe workers with the most seniority get the most security
BThe workers with the least seniority get the first raise
CThe workers with the most seniority pay the lowest dues
DThe workers with the least seniority choose the steward
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The workers with the most seniority get the most security
1. Seniority is a factor in job security, so the union has to decide which way it should cut.
2. Unions usually want the workers with the most seniority to have the most job security.
3. That is why the employees with the least service are typically the first to lose their jobs when a workforce is cut.
4. Dues and steward elections are internal union matters and are not decided by length of service.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 8 "Managing Human Resources and Labor Relations", section Job Security and Seniority_
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