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- What does the current outlook and wage data suggest regarding the wage rate in the pilot profession? Do you predict this profession to expand or contract in the future?

- Should the United States pass a minimum wage that assures all workers earn a wage above the poverty level?

- How can Unions enhance productivity?

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What does the current outlook and wage data suggest regarding the wage rate in the pilot profession?
1. The wage rate is high for airline pilots.
2. The wage rate is medium for commercial pilots.
3. Those pilots that are willing to work at night or on international flights have high salaries.
Do you predict this profession to expand or contract in the future?
I expect the profession to expand in future:
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