Which of the following is true with respect to strike activity in the U.S.?
A)It declined sharply after WWI but has increased steadily since.
B)It has increased steadily since WWII.
C)It has declined sharply since the 1980's.
D)It has remained steady throughout most of U.S.history.

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Strike activity in the U.S. experienced a sharp decline after the 1980s due to a combination of factors, including increased global competition, the decline of unions, and changes in labor laws. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because there was a significant increase in strike activity during the 1960s and 1970s. Option B is incorrect because strike activity has declined since its peak in the 1970s. Option D is incorrect because there have been periods of both high and low strike activity throughout U.S. history.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Strike