Britney, a heavy equipment operator, Kristin, an operating engineer, and Sam, a construction mechanic, hail from different parts of the United States. Though they have different occupations, they are all members of the same union. In the context of types of union, Britney, Kristin, and Sam most likely belong to a(n) ________ union.
A) international
B) industrial
C) stewards
D) checkoff
E) craft

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Industrial unions are characterized by organizing workers from various occupations within the same industry, rather than by the specific type of work they perform. Since Britney, Kristin, and Sam have different occupations but are all part of the same union, it suggests they are members of an industrial union, which groups members across different occupations within the same industry.

Britney, a Heavy Equipment Operator, Kristin, an Operating Engineer, and Sam