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Bargaining Power in a Company Town
A remote town has only one major employer, a large factory. All factory workers are members of a single, powerful union. During wage negotiations, both the factory management and the union claim to have the upper hand. Briefly explain the source of bargaining power for both the factory and the union in this initial scenario. Then, describe how the balance of power would likely shift if a new, competing factory opened in a nearby town.
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