How and why have unions lost power? What may happen as a result?
What will be an ideal response?
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Identify the trends with unions.
2. Note what kinds of advances have been made in working conditions and the role unions played in securing those.
3. Think ahead and analyze what a future without unions might be like.
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