Which outcome does the novel present as a legitimate result of worker solidarity?

• A. Improved wages and working conditions through collective bargaining
• B. Widening gap between capital and labor
• C. Loss of community
• D. Increased individualism

Answer: (A)

Solidarity among workers gives them leverage because a united group can negotiate as a bloc rather than as isolated individuals. In the novel, migrant laborers face harsh conditions and low pay, and when they come together—supporting one another, sharing information, and standing up collectively—they demonstrate that collective action can translate into tangible gains, such as better wages and safer working conditions, through bargaining with employers or organized effort. This portrayal treats those improvements as a legitimate outcome of workers joining forces, reflecting how communal support strengthens their bargaining power. The other possibilities don’t fit the text’s emphasis on mutual aid and collective action, which oppose widening gaps or rising individualism and instead highlight the value of working together.