Labor regulations alone cannot resolve the differences in earnings between employees in unions and those not in unions. High-paying jobs are not evenly spread between unionized and non-unionized sectors; typically, union jobs offer higher salaries. Consequently, even with strict enforcement of labor laws, ______________ is the outcome.

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a smaller gap in earnings between union and non-union employees

a broader range of unionized workers in lower-paying positions

increased rivalry for high-paying positions among various non-union groups

a lower average income for non-union employees

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greater financial benefits for non-union employees with high salaries

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The statement highlights that labor laws cannot eliminate the wage gap between union and non-union workers, as union jobs generally pay more. Therefore, even with strict labor laws, the expected outcome is that non-union workers will continue to…

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