In an effort to reduce the likelihood of unionization, a nonunion pool pays lifeguards $10.00 per hour. The unionized pools pay $9.00 an hour. What is this an example of?
A) spillover effect
B) union effect
C) threat effect
D) chilling effect

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This is an example of the threat effect, as the nonunion pool is trying to prevent lifeguards from joining a union by paying higher wages than unionized pools. The idea is that if the lifeguards feel they are being treated fairly and compensated well, they will not feel the need to unionize.

In an Effort to Reduce the Likelihood of Unionization, a Nonunion