ECON-7

DISCUSSION WEEK 7 TOPIC

Read the articles:

1) America Needs Labor Unions

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dale-hansen/america-needs-labor-union_b_6930794.html

by Dale Hunsen – March 24, 2015

2) Obama Rejects Republican Bid to Overturn New Union Rules

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/01/us/obama-rejects-republican-effort-to-tighten-union-rules.html?ref=topics

by Peter Baker - March 31, 2015

3)  Go to the internet and find an article that discusses labor union formation and activity, summarize key points and post in Discussions area.

You are expected to make your own contribution in a main topic as well as respond with value-added comments to at least two of your classmates. You are encouraged to respond to other students as well as to your instructor.

Choose one question to answer:

1. Do unions engage in ethical behavior? Please explain.
2. Historically, what factors precipitated the formation of unions? Please explain.
3. Do you expect union activity to increase or decrease globally? Please explain.