Final answer:
The true statement regarding union operations in the public sector is that growth has chiefly occurred in the service sector among white-collar employees, especially within government roles. Therefore correct option is B
Step-by-step explanation:
The question posed relates to the characteristics of union operations in the public sector. After examining the given material, it is evident that several factors have contributed to the changes in union membership. One true statement regarding public sector union operations is that much of the union growth that has occurred in the public sector has been among service sector and white-collar employees, particularly those in government roles. In contrast, the unions have not been as successful in organizing the service sector outside of government employment. This is partly due to the fact that historically, unions have been stronger in the manufacturing sector than in the service sector. Furthermore, the public sector includes large unions such as the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); the Service Employees International Union; and the National Education Association, suggesting that teachers and state employees are among those who are more likely to have the right to strike, contrary to what is suggested in the question.