Labor unions in the United States were generally pro-free trade in the 1950s and 1960s.They became concerned about free trade when
A) they negotiated wages and benefits above those in a competitive market.
B) they realized that their members faced increased competition from producers in other countries.
C) they stopped receiving subsidies from the federal government.
D) they started losing membership.

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Labor unions became concerned about free trade when they realized that their members faced increased competition from producers in other countries. As foreign producers entered the market with lower labor costs, it became harder for U.S. producers to compete and maintain jobs, wages, and benefits for their workers. This led to a shift in the unions' stance on free trade and an increase in protectionist policies.

Labor Unions in the United States Were Generally Pro-Free Trade