APFIVE Reagan and the Decline of Organized Labor
Which of the following events best illustrates the decline of organized labor in the late twentieth century?
A
A series of nationwide strikes that resulted in consistent and significant wage increases for unionized workers.
B
The firing of 3,000 striking air traffic controllers by President Reagan, highlighting the weakening of union power.
C
Legislation that broadly expanded workers’ rights and renewed collective bargaining efforts.
D
A period during which union membership nearly doubled across key industries.