In the 1930s and 1940s, the Teamsters Union used strikes and boycotts along with physical intimidation and obstruction to win changes in wages, hours, and working conditions. This is an example of:
A) Business unionism.
B) Uplift unionism.
C) Jungle unionism.
D) Social unionism.

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The behavior of the Teamsters Union, including the use of intimidation and obstruction, is an example of jungle unionism, which is characterized by aggressive and often violent tactics used to achieve union goals. Business unionism is focused on collective bargaining and improving wages and conditions for workers within the framework of the existing economic and political system. Uplift and social unionism are both focused on broader social and political goals beyond just improving workplace conditions.

In the 1930s and 1940s, the Teamsters Union Used Strikes