Which of the following is true with regard to the distinctive features of labor around the world?
A)U)S. labor unions have lost their standing as an important political force.
B)Given the weak ties between Chinese labor and government, Western managers rarely deal with China's national and local governments in managing labor relations.
C)Unions in Europe do not represent white-collar workers.
D)Labor activism and dispute resolution through unions have grown significantly in China in recent years.

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Labor activism and dispute resolution through unions have indeed grown significantly in China in recent years. While Western managers do not usually deal with the Chinese government directly to manage labor relations, the government still exercises significant control over labor issues. In Europe, unions do represent white-collar workers, so choice C is incorrect. Choice A is also incorrect as labor unions still hold political power in the US, though it has weakened in recent years due to various factors such as globalization and technological advancements.

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