Question: Winston is a member of the United Carpenter's Union Local 1286, a union comprised of mostly African Americans. Winston is thrown out of the union

Winston is a member of the United Carpenter's Union Local 1286, a union comprised of mostly African Americans. Winston is thrown out of the union because his skin color is too light. Winston sues the Union for violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act). What is the likely result? 

A. Winston would win because the firing violated the Act's prohibition on color discrimination 

B. Winston would win because he is subject to a management-exempt bargaining agreement 

C. Winston would lose because the Act was passed to protect discrimination by whites only 

D. Winston would lose because the Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, not color 

E. Winston would lose because the Act does not apply to labor organizations



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