Workfare programs, which require welfare recipients to work in exchange for their benefits, often result in these individuals becoming low-wage, nonunion competitors. This can lead to a reduction in jobs and weaken union strength among regular workers, as employers may prefer the cheaper labor provided by workfare participants.

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Workfare

Question 30

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Workfare

A) jobs are required to provide health benefits.
B) jobs are required to pay at least 10% above minimum wage.
C) recipients become low-wage,nonunion competitors for jobs which eliminate jobs and union strength among regular workers.
D) recipients have a 50% success rate for moving into regular jobs and getting out of poverty and welfare.

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