Forms of Union Agreements The objectives of labor unions frequently shift with social and economic trends. In the 1970s, the primary objective was additional pay and benefits for members. In the 1980s. job security and union recognition were uppermost. In the 1990s and into the 2000s, unions again focused on job security due to the growth of global competition and outsourcing. Organized labor has also strongly opposed the increase in offshore outsourcing, claiming this practice will cost U.S jobs. Labor unions generally insist that a contract contain a union security clause stipulating that employees who reap union benefts either officialy join or at least pay dues to the union. Select the type of union agreement that best describes each employee scenario 1. Edward was recently transferred to a location in a new state. He was surprised that he was not required to be in the union in the new state, but he was in the old state. He later learned that the new state passed a provision giving him the choice. Open shop agreement Union shop agreement - Agency shop agreement & Right-to-work law 2. Marcos recently landed a job at a large auto manufacturer. During his operation, he was informed that he had the union in order to keep his employment. Open shop agreement Union shop agreement Agency shop agreement Right-to-work law 3. Stephanie was recently hired at a manufacturing plant She spoke to a union representative, but she is not required to join the union or pay dues unless she chooses to. "Open shop agreement C Union shop agreement Agency shop agreement Right-to-work law 4. Tiffany was excited to get a great-paying job at an eyeglass lens manufacturing plant. Although she was not forced to join the union, she was required to pay union dues as a condition of employment Open shop agreement Union shop agreement Agency shop agreement Right-to-work law C Prev 2o7 Nex