Labor Relations

In your reading, What’s the Difference Between Public and Private Sector Unions, (http://notesfrombabel.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/whats-the-difference-between-public-and-private-sector-unions/)  the author indicates that collective bargaining in the government sector may be anti democratic as it engages primarily political rather than economic power; often results in no impact to the employer (government) as costs of increased contract demands are passed on to the taxpayer or national/state debt levels; and that strikes are not an economic weapon against the employer, but hurt the poorest in our society. 

Make a brief argument in support of or against the premise of this article. Defend your position.

Use one additional reference.

Discussion #2

Locate and briefly summarize a case decision where an employer or union was found guilty of bad faith bargaining ( or not!). Briefly summarize the decision and explain whether you agree or disagree with the outcome.

Make sure to post the URL and the full APA reference.