College Outcomes
What is the median salary for a 2024 bachelor's degree graduate?
$60,000
What is the average salary 2 years after UC graduation?
61,000
What law gave workers the right to organize unions?
Wagner Act
Why do people vote to raise the minimum wage?
What is the largest union by membership?
National Education Association
Which major has the highest median salary?
Computer Science
Graduating from a UC generally means earning ______ than the national median.
More
In which year was the American Federation of Labor founded?
1866
What is the proposed LA minimum wage for hotel/airport workers by 2028?
30$
What does “Right to Work” mean?
You don't have to pay dues but are still represented
What is the median salary for a high school graduate?
$40,000
What kind of capital is gained through UC connections?
Social Capital
What did post-WWII automation lead to in union history?
Decline in Membership
What is a key argument made by hotels and airports against the increase?
They can't afford it
What’s California’s union density
10%
Which major has a median salary of $54,000?
Political Science
What is one advantage of a UC degree mentioned in the notes?
A higher wage
What are union membership fees called?
Dues
Which workers were involved in the recent LA minimum wage measure?
Hotel and Airport workers
How many unions are in California?
3000
Why does computer engineering have a high unemployment rate?
Overcrowded
True or False: A liberal arts major earns more than a UC graduate average.
What percent of income do union dues usually take?
2%
What controversial question was raised in the notes about wages?
Do airport workers deserve more than college graduates
What correlation is mentioned between union density and state wealth?
Higher Union density richer states