Some unions, such as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, started focusing on international human rights and launching services such as scholarships because they
a. hope to increase membership by radically changing their mission.
b. seek membership beyond their traditional blue-collar employees.
c. seek to change the announced purpose of their union.
d. seek to overcome an historical reputation of corruption.
e. have found that the government is more generous with funds for socially conscious organizations.
ANS: D
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