Which of the following will tend to lower the ability of a union to increase the wages of its members?
A) strong competition from nonunion labor
B) threat of a strike
C) increased demand for union labor
D) all of the above

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Strong competition from nonunion labor can drive down wages and bargaining power of the union, making it harder for them to negotiate higher wages for their members. The threat of a strike (choice B) can actually increase the union's bargaining power by putting pressure on the employer, and increased demand for union labor (choice C) can also increase their bargaining power. Therefore, only choice A is correct in this scenario.

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