According to E. Wight Bakke, what is the worker's main reason for joining a union?
A) To counter the forces of capitalism
B) To achieve a specific standard of living
C) To improve their political power
D) To encourage the development of socialism

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E. Wight Bakke, in his book "Labor and the American Community," argues that the worker's main reason for joining a union is to achieve a specific standard of living, such as higher wages, better working conditions, and job security. While some workers may join a union for political or ideological reasons (such as promoting socialism), Bakke contends that the primary motive is economic improvement.