Assignment
Select any 6 of these 8 topics for your Final Written Assignment and address each question comprehensively. Try to use your own words but use the classroom resources to support your definitions and explanations.
1. Who are the main parties involved in the collective bargaining process and what are their roles?
2. What is a management rights clause? Do you agree with the reserved rights theory? Support your answer.
3. The year 2009 was significant in the trends of union membership in the United States. Explain.
4. Did the Great Depression have any impact on the U.S. labor movement? If so, what?
5. What are profit-sharing plans and COLAs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
6. Which paid LOA (leaves of absence) are typically provided by labor agreements?
7. Why is seniority often used in layoff and recall actions?
8. How does the NLRB review an unfair labor practice charge of surface bargaining?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.