In what way did employers benefit by the enforcement of the Davis-Bacon and Walsh-Healy acts?
A) Employers could insulate employees from union disciplinary action for nonpayment of dues.
B) Employers would save by hiring more employees.
C) Employers would save by having existing employees work overtime.
D) Employers could ensure a smooth cash flow for the local union's financial operations.

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The Davis-Bacon and Walsh-Healy acts required employers to pay workers prevailing wages, which were often higher than the minimum wage, for certain federally funded projects. As a result, employers would save money by hiring more employees rather than paying existing employees overtime.

In What Way Did Employers Benefit by the Enforcement of the Davis-Bacon