Which of the following statements about unionization is true?

A. The public sector is not heavily unionized compared to the private sector.
B. Union membership has risen in the last 50 years as a result of globalization.
C. Work stoppages due to strikes have become less common, and shorter, in the last 50 years.
D. Labor unions can increase wages but have virtually no impact on benefits.


Answer: C

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