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Essay Instructions: 1. Case study 1:
Read the Application Case 15-1 on pages 503-505. Answer the following questions based on your reading of the case. Your response should be at least 3 pages in length, and you should cite references relied upon for your answers. All references should be cited according to APA guidelines.
a. Evaluate the various claims made by the union and counterclaims made by the company regarding the charges of unfair labor practices. Which of the arguments are most persuasive?
b. Was the statement by Nord to Snow on the date of the representational election a threat or a legitimate prediction and personal opinion protected by the free speech provisions of the act? Why, or why not?
c. Was the company obligated to accept the union’s majority status claim on the basis of the authorization cards submitted by the union? Explain your answer.
d. If the company is found to have violated the act, what would be the appropriate remedy: a bargaining order or a new election? Explain your answer.
2. Case study 2:
Read the Application Case 16-1 on pages 532-534. Answer the following questions based on your reading of the case. Your response should be at least 3 pages in length, and you should cite references relied upon for your answers. All references should be cited according to APA guidelines.
a. Should Castulon Corporation establish a drug-testing program? If so, recommend a specific policy for the program that includes disciplinary procedures for dealing with employees who test positive for drug use.
b. What are the most difficult challenges facing an organization in establishing a drug-testing program? Discuss.
c. Some observers assert that, since alcohol abuse is more prevalent in the workplace and its effects are just as costly, companies should also test for alcohol use. Do you agree? Explain.

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Essay Instructions: I need a nine page research paper, double-spaced, in APA format, with a minimum of four references. References must be from 2009 - present. One of the four references must be a non-internet, hard copy source. Footnotes and bibliography in APA format. Research paper can be on any of the following aspects of labor law: Negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, Wage and salary issues, employee benefits, Job security and seniority, Unfair labor practices and contract enforcement, Grievance and Disciplinary procedures, Labor relations, Unions, or Establishing a bargaining unit.

Essay Instructions: Open to all writers!

Your task for this Research Assignment is to do all of the following:

Define and discuss the term “collective bargaining.” Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about a real life example of a collective bargaining action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)

Identify three laws that support collective bargaining. Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about each. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (14 points)

List four issues that are potential components of a collective bargaining agreement. Pick any two of the four issues you've listed and include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about each of those [two] collective bargaining issues in action. Write succinct and complete summaries on the contents of each of the articles you've provided along with your critical comments about each article. Support your findings with referenced research. (18 points)

Describe the process of establishing a bargaining unit. Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about any part of the process of establishing a bargaining unit. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)


List three examples of unfair labor practices. Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] two current web-based news item/magazine articles, each pertaining to at least one of the three examples of unfair labor practices you've cited. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of each of the articles you've provided along with your critical comments about each article. Support your findings with referenced research. (14 points)


Describe the role and function of an arbitrator. Include and discuss a current web-based news item/magazine article about an arbitrator or a labor relations-related arbitration action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (4 points)

Outline the process of administering a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). What are the issues, and how are they handled? Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about a CBA being implemented. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)

Describe the process of decertification of a labor bargaining unit. Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based news item/magazine article about the decertification process, proceeding, or action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)

Formatting and Directions:

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Assignments must be uploaded as a single file attachment (no multiple files will be accepted) to the drop box as either a Word document (.doc or .rtf file formats only), or if you are using another word-processing program such as WordPerfect, then I will be able to accept any file saved in Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Hyper Text Markup Language (.html or .htm). No other file formats will be accepted for credit.

This is a 400-level (senior level) class ~~ I expect at least 400-level (senior level) work. You will be graded on what you submit (see grading rubric). As you can see, there are 70 points up for grabs. This assignment will constitute 25% of your final grade.

Questions MUST be numbered and restated in their entirety at the top of each page and each question should have its own page(s) devoted to it ~~do not run question 1 into question 2 on the same page. Follow the sample provided in the Doc Sharing Area. You’ll see a document there entitled “Sample Research Assignment Format” Bottom line -- go out of your way to make your assignment easy to read and to grade!

The assignment must be double-spaced and you MUST use parenthetical citations. You must reference your work for all questions~~ I'm not interested in hearsay. When citing the text, a simple reference to "course text" or "Labor Relations" and the applicable page numbers will suffice.


Points will be deducted (up to 10 points from the 70 points possible) for not following the formatting directions cited in the two preceding bulleted items. Please do not let this happen to you.


Be sure to include COMPLETE URL for any articles you are using in support of each paper. You should test and retest the URL to be sure that I can see what you want me to see. Sending a complete and active URL is your responsibility. If I cannot see your article, you will not receive credit for that article.

Note: Sometimes when using electronic or web-based library databases the web site and/or URL you locate requires one to sign up and log in to see the article. I do not wish to have to do this so, it may become necessary to copy and paste the contents of the article onto a separate page in your word processing program (such as Microsoft Word). Check and re-check the URL you provide to make sure I can see what you want me to see.

When writing your papers, be sure to include applicable excerpts from the article (in quotes and referenced) that you use in support of your statements.

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Essay Instructions: Prepare a reaction paper of at least 500 words synthesizing the following reading assignments.

1. Chapter #4 of the text Collective Bargaining in Education: Negotiating Change in Today's Schools (pp.89-110) [Chapter #4 is entitled, "The Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements" by Paul T. Hill]

2. Chapter #4 of the text Local Government Labor Relations: A Guide for Public Administrators entitled "Unfair Labor Practices" by Joan E. Pynes and Joan M. Lafferty (pp.78-107)

3. Unfair Labor Practices. Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: Cases, Practices, and Law, 8th Edition by Michael R. Carrell and Christina Heavrin (pp.201-202) [The link "Unfair Labor Practices" is located below] .

Reaction Papers ??" The reaction papers provide an opportunity to analyze, synthesize and evaluate the lessons/textbook chapters.

These reaction papers are approximately 500-1500 words, are double spaced, posted in the assignment response section of the unit, and should contain at least 1 professional citation from another text, journal, web site, etc. that further substantiates the position of the student. The assignment should be completed using MS Word 2003 and submitted as an attached file in the assignment response area.

The reaction paper should demonstrate your comprehension of the following learning objectives:

•Identifying and discussing at least three effects of collective bargaining along with both the current measures used as well as the measures needed.

•Explaining two recognized problems with collective bargaining.

•Identifying at least three substantive areas in which research is necessary to determine the implications and effects of the problems associated with collective bargaining.

•Identifying at least three practices by an employer which may be considered unfair labor practices (ULPs).


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