The AFL and the CIO Merged in 1955 Because

question 109

Multiple Choice

The AFL and the CIO merged in 1955 because:

• A) The CIO finally agreed that craft unionism was the most appropriate model.
• B) They needed to band together to compete with the Teamsters Union.
• C) The two unions were expending considerable resources raiding each other for members.
• D) The AFL finally agreed that industrial unionism was the most appropriate model for representing workers.

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