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A. These are the 15 key vocabulary words for this chapter. They are boldfaced in the reading. Pronounce these words after your teacher and discuss their meaning.
abuse eligible retire
automation negotiate security
benefit optional strike
deduct picket union
dues promotion volunteer
B. Complete these sentences with some of the key vocabulary words. Make the nouns plural if necessary.
1. Labor ___________ are organized groups of workers who do the same type
of work or who work in the same industry.
2. Many past __________ of labor and management are now illegal because
the federal government passed laws against them.
3. Union representatives often _______ with employers (management)
and try, through compromise, to write a contract that satisfies both sides. This process is called collective bargaining.
4. Striking workers often _______ their employers, carrying signs
expressing their complaints.
5. _______ are people who work for no pay.
6. Many Americans _________ at age 65 and receive a pension.
7. Social ___________ provides disability protection and a pension after
retirement.
8. Employers __________ Social Security payments from an employee's pay.
C. Match each word in column 1 with its definition in column 2 by writing the correct numbers on the lines.
1. employees ___ individuals, businesses, or institutions that hire workers
2. employers ___ workers who have a boss
3. self-employed ___ work; a job
4. unemployed ___ people who own their own businesses
5. employment ___ not working
D. Which pairs are synonyms (words having similar meaning) and which are antonyms (words having opposite meanings)? Write S for synonym or A for antonym after each pair.
1. optional; required __
2. hired; laid off or fired __
3. security; freedom from danger or risk __
4. prohibit; allow __
5. labor; management __
6. negotiate; bargain __
7. decline; decrease __
8. pension; retirement pay __
9. volunteer; paid worker __
10. deduct; add __
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