Unions' bargaining power is
A) largely derived from their ability to threaten to disrupt production.
B) rooted in their government backing.
C) largely derived from their ability to control corporate managers.
D) rooted in their financial resources.

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Labor unions generally try to get better pay, greater job security, and better working conditions for their members through collective bargaining with management. Unions' bargaining power is derived largely from their ability to threaten to disrupt production, either by a strike or some other form of work protest (e.g., refusing to work overtime).

Unions' Bargaining Power Is