JAMB 2018 Economics · Question 43
When a union is composed of workers with the same skill , it is called____________
Options
- A.An industrial union
- B.A workers union
- C.A craft union
- 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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