What was the basis for the disputes between the AFL when they began to argue with the CIO in the mid-1900s?
A) The relative size and power of each of the unions
B) Which union represented unskilled workers and which represented skilled workers
C) One union should cease to exist because they were redundant
D) Which union had the right to represent particular groups of employees
E) Which union was more effective at winning benefits for its employees through the use of strikes

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The basis for the disputes between the AFL and the CIO was which union had the right to represent particular groups of employees. The AFL represented skilled workers while the CIO represented both skilled and unskilled workers. There was a dispute over which union had the right to represent workers in particular industries, leading to conflicts and ultimately a split between the two unions.

What Was the Basis for the Disputes Between the AFL