In the late 1930s management at Bodenger Industries agreed to hire only those workers who were already members of the Steelworkers Union. Bodenger agreed to a type of arrangement known as a(n):
A) closed shop.
B) open shop.
C) union shop.
D) restricted shop.

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A closed shop is a workplace where the employer agrees to hire only union members, effectively closing out non-union workers. This type of arrangement was agreed upon by Bodenger Industries according to the scenario given. Thus, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because an open shop does not require union membership as a condition of employment. Option C is incorrect because a union shop allows non-union employees to be hired but requires them to join the union within a specified period. Option D is not a recognized type of shop arrangement.

In the Late 1930s Management at Bodenger Industries Agreed to Hire