What were the two main reasons workers formed unions?
A. as a form of social protest and to protect themselves from poor work conditions
B. for a social group and to protect themselves from poor work conditions
C. for a social group and to strike if they didn't get what they wanted
D. as a form of social protest and to strike if they didn't get what they wanted

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

Workers formed unions primarily to protect themselves from poor working conditions and as a form of social protest against injustices. These collective efforts aimed to negotiate better wages and safe working environments. Unions played a significant role in enhancing workers' rights throughout history. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

Anonymous · Answer

The two main reasons workers formed unions were to protect themselves from poor working conditions and as a form of social protest against injustices. Unions aimed to negotiate better wages and ensure safer work environments. These efforts were essential in improving workers' rights and conditions over time. 
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