JAMB 2018 Economics · Question 43

When a union is composed of workers with the same skill , it is called____________

Options

  1. A.An industrial union
  2. B.A workers union
  3. C.A craft union
  4. D.A technical union

Answer: C. A craft union

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the name of a trade union whose members all share the same skill or trade.

Step 2: Concept Trade unions are classified by the type of workers they bring together:

  • Craft union: Members have the same skill, craft or trade, whatever industry they work in. Examples are the Nigeria Union of Electricians, carpenters' unions, and plumbers' unions.
  • Industrial union: Members work in the same industry, whatever their skill or job. A single union may include clerks, drivers, and engineers who all work in the oil industry. An example is NUPENG (Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers).
  • General union: Open to workers of all skills and industries.
  • White-collar union: Made up of professional and clerical workers, such as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT).

Step 3: Apply to the question The key phrase is "workers with the same skill". That describes a craft union.

  • A. Industrial union: based on the industry, not on skill. Wrong.
  • B. Workers union: a vague general term, not a specific type. Wrong.
  • C. Craft union: based on a shared skill or trade. Correct.
  • D. Technical union: not a standard classification. Wrong.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is C. A craft union.

Tip: Link the words to their meaning: Craft = Capability (skill), Industrial = Industry. If the question mentions skill or trade, choose craft. If it mentions the same industry or employer, choose industrial.

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