The major strategy of the unions of the American Federation of Labor focused on
A) Collective bargaining and the threat of strikes.
B) Political action and lobbying.
C) Education and enlightenment.
D) Violence and sabotage.

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The American Federation of Labor (AFL) focused primarily on Collective bargaining and the use of strikes as a bargaining tool in negotiations with employers. This was their major strategy to gain better wages, benefits, and working conditions for their members. Political action and lobbying were not the primary focus of the AFL until later in their history. Education and enlightenment were also important to some unions, but this was not the main strategy of the AFL. Violence and sabotage were not common strategies of the AFL.

The Major Strategy of the Unions of the American Federation