GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Here are some questions about a new scientific technology called 
"genetic screening."  Using genetic screening, it is now possible to 
tell whether someone has inherited a tendency to develop certain 
cancers and certain forms of heart disease. These tests do not mean 
that a person will always develop the disease, but only that he or 
she may do so, depending on other conditions. 
A. Should employers have the right to give these genetic tests to 
people who are applying for a job, or shouldn't they have that right?

B. Should employers have the right not to hire workers if tests show 
they have an inherited tendency to develop certain forms of cancer or 
heart disease, or should they not have the right?

A. Suppose workers will be exposed to some cancer-causing materials 
on the job. In that case, should employers have the right not to hire 
workers whose tests show they have an inherited tendency to develop 
certain forms of cancer, or should they be required to clean up the 
workplace so it is safe for everyone?

B. Suppose workers will be exposed to some cancer-causing materials 
on the job. In that case, should employers have the right not to hire 
workers whose tests show they have an inherited tendency to develop 
certain forms of cancer, or should they not have that right?

C. Suppose a genetic screening test for certain forms of heart 
disease is made available by an employer to workers who want to take 
it. Who Do you think should have control over access to the test 
results -- the worker or the employer?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? 
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree: 
A. The way most companies work, the only thing management cares about 
is profits, regardless of what workers want or need. Do you

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? 
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree: 
B. Corporations should pay more of their profits to workers and less 
to shareholders

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? 
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree: 
C. Unions in this country have too little power

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following 
statements? 
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree: 
D. For the most part, unions just stand in the way of economic 
progress in this country

In the last five years, did any of the following things happen to an 
organization that you worked for? 
A. The organization went out of business or closed down?

In the last five years, did any of the following things happen to an 
organization that you worked for? 
B. The organization was merged, taken over, or changed ownership?

In the last five years, did any of the following things happen to an 
organization that you worked for? 
C. There was a major reorganization?

As a result of these organizational changes, would you say that your 
financial situation is now much better, better, worse, much worse, or 
have these things not affected your finances?

Since you were 16 years old, about how many years have you worked for 
pay?

Since your first full-time job have you ever been unemployed and 
looking for work for as long as two weeks?

About how many different times have you been unemployed and looking 
for work for as long as two weeks?

Counting all these times, in total were you unemployed and looking 
for work for