In Chapter 12, you read about the Rise of Organized Labor. A historical examination would likely lead the average reader to conclude that the employee needed protection from the heavy hand of employers. Initially, Henry Ford was quite accommodating to his employees, but that relationship changed overtime.
If curious, please read the attached link.
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/battle-of-the-overpass-henry-ford-the-uaw-and-the-power-of-the-press/(Links to an external site.)
It is important to understand labor law today, but just because it is the law today, it does not mean that it will always be that way. With that in mind please give some thought about the status of public sector unions. (As always, please keep in mind the role politics plays in forming policy/law. We have a new administration that appears to be more receptive to labor unions, both public and private.)
TD Question: After reading the articles in the attached links above/below, please comment.
1. Briefly describe the difference between public sector employees and private sector employees. At least one substantive paragraph. 2. With that in mind, please offer both a pro argument in favor of public service employees being able to unionize, and a con argument as to why they should not be allowed to unionize. At least two substantive paragraphs.
Not required, but you may offer which argument you personally endorse, although I will probably be able to figure that out from the "tone" of your arguments!
Excerpts from a letter written by President Roosevelt.docx
This article is included in the Roosevelt link above, in case you may not be able to open it.
Unpacking Janus.pdf