During the 1950s, unionized blue-collar workers _____________________.

A) found that their wages did not keep pace with inflation
B) frequently discovered that they could not afford to retire
C) were able to enjoy a middle-class lifestyle
D) increased tremendously in numbers and influence

Unionized Blue-Collar Workers

Unionized Blue-Collar Workers are laborers who perform manual tasks and are members of unions, which advocate for their rights, wages, and working conditions.

Middle-Class Lifestyle

A way of living adopted by the middle class, typically characterized by moderate economic stability, ownership of property, and engagement in professional occupations.

Inflation

The speed at which overall price levels for goods and services increase, leading to a decline in buying power.