For the past three years, Juan has worked on the line at a large tool manufacturing plant. His job is to arrange the tools in a holding tray and send them through the chrome bath to be plated. Juan has little contact with other workers and often finds his job to be tedious and dull. When he hears a union organizer is visiting the plant, he is one of the first in line to show support for the formation of a union. Juan's reason for wanting to join a union is to
A) combat alienation.
B) increase job security.
C) correct perceived deficiencies.
D) keep his job.
E) reinforce his family's support for the union.

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Juan's reason for wanting to join a union is to combat alienation, as he feels disconnected from other workers and finds his job tedious and dull. Joining a union would give him a sense of belonging and provide opportunities for social interaction and collective action. The other options, such as increasing job security and correcting perceived deficiencies, may be secondary reasons for joining a union, but it is clear that Juan's primary motivation is to combat alienation.

For the Past Three Years, Juan Has Worked on the Line