Which of the following has contributed to the decline in private sector union membership within the United States over the past few decades?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The number of workers in public service has fallen.
The number of workers in public service has fallen.

The number workers in professional fields has fallen.
The number workers in professional fields has fallen.

The number of workers in high-tech fields has fallen.
The number of workers in high-tech fields has fallen.

The number of workers in manufacturing has fallen.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The number of workers in manufacturing has fallen.

The decline in private sector union membership in the United States has been significantly influenced by the decrease in manufacturing jobs, which traditionally had higher rates of unionization. As manufacturing jobs have reduced due to various factors such as automation, globalization, and shifts in the economy, union membership has also declined.