Labor relation

1. Do you think the attitudes and bargaining behaviors of the participants in collective bargaining negotiations are more or less important in the final outcome than economic conditions and factors? Why? 

2. What information would you use to make predictions about the economic demands and probable settlement for a particular union-management negotiation?

3. Why are union officials likely to oppose flexible work hours and other innovative work schedules?

Address each question in an informal entry of 300-500 words total