A study of municipal government efforts at privatization revealed that unionized cities attracted more privatization proposals. What strategy used by unions in these municipalities was most effective at rejecting privatization?

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Suggestions for alternatives allowed unions to present alternative solutions to privatization and deflect criticism that they were simply resisting change. By providing alternative solutions, they were able to ease concerns about government inefficiency and demonstrate that unionized workers could still provide quality services at a competitive cost. This strategy was found to be the most effective at rejecting privatization proposals.

A Study of Municipal Government Efforts at Privatization Revealed That