The Role of Labor Unions
Students will evaluate the historical and modern impact of collective bargaining on wages, working conditions, and the broader economy.
Key Questions
- Analyze the incentives driving behavior during a strike.
- Evaluate the trade-offs created by mandatory union membership.
- Predict the impact of declining unionization rates on worker power.
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