Professional Sports Lockout
Select a labor lockout that has occurred in professional sports such as the NFL, NHL, or NBA. There were monetary issues as well as non-monetary issues that affected the lockout. Search for references and describe the key issues that led to the lockout. Be sure to describe issues from both the owners and players perspectives.
What were the rule changes and the non-wage issues?
Was the lockout ultimately good for the game? Why or why not?
Was the lockout good for the players?
Was the lockout good for the owners?
Were the fans and other employees impacted
Open Shop to Union Shop
Choose an organization and based on reading or interviews with an employee from that organization, determine the level of union security.
As you prepare your post, refer to your text for definition of the following terms: on page 41 in Chapter 2, open shop, and on pages 316—317 in Chapter 10, closed shop, union shop, modified union shop, agency shop, and maintenance of membership.
Answer the following questions:
What level of union security exists?
How are seniority and job security handled?
How are grievances managed?
What about promotions, transfers, and layoffs?
How are members of the organization hired?
What about retirement programs?
Is free riding an issue with this type of union?
What are the differences in the levels of union security posted by your fellow classmates?
