Employee Representation Plans (ERPs) were:
A) fronts for radical labor ideologies.
B) employer-originated alternatives to unions.
C) affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.
D) the earliest forms of employee health insurance.
E) affiliated with the Knights of Labor.

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Employee Representation Plans (ERPs) were employer-originated alternatives to unions. ERPs were created by employers to address the concerns of workers and to maintain labor peace without the need for traditional unions. They were popular in the mid-twentieth century, particularly in industries such as manufacturing and transportation. ERPs provided a range of benefits and services to employees, including grievance procedures, collective bargaining, and health care. However, ERPs were criticized by some labor advocates for their lack of transparency and for typically not providing workers with the same bargaining power that unions offer.

Employee Representation Plans (ERPs) Were