According to the text, which of the following statements about corrections officers' unions is true?

A. The workforce at most prisons is not organized into unions.
B. Unions usually put the goals of the institution above the needs of individual officers.
C. Researchers see unions as being resistant to attempts to discipline officers engaging in misconduct.
D. Unions encourage their members to report instances of misconduct, for the good of the overall workforce.


Answer: C

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