A potential problem for unions if union members take part in employee stock ownership plans is that
A) the union and management may be accused of collusion.
B) in case of bankruptcy the courts would have access to the union treasury.
C) the union may become dominated by management.
D) union members may identify with the concerns of the employer.

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If union members become shareholders through an employee stock ownership plan, they may start identifying with the concerns of the employer rather than the union. This could result in the union losing its collective bargaining power as union members may negotiate for their own personal interests rather than for the interests of the collective bargaining unit as a whole. This could weaken the bargaining power of the union and result in a loss of member solidarity.

A Potential Problem for Unions If Union Members Take Part