Response the following in 225 words each:
1. Identify and discuss why employees join unions. What do you believe are the major pros and cons of unions today? If you had a choice, would you recommend union formation within your organization? Why or why not?
2. Describe the different types of labor unions, how labor relations are related to labor unions, and their impact within various industries.
3. Discuss the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB). Identify and discuss NLRB jurisdictions and the tests that must be met before the NLRB is empowered to act.
Reference:
Carrell, M. R. & Heavrin, C. (2013). Labor relations and collective bargaining: Private and public sectors (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.