Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
Examination should include
- workers’ rights and responsibilities (e.g., wages, benefits, working conditions)
- role of employment contracts and agreements
- role of certification, licensure, and other requirements for specific jobs/occupations
- role of labor organizations and other worker advocacy groups (e.g., professional/trade associations).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What practices and methods of communication between management and labor would lead to understanding and implementing worker rights and responsibilities?
- How important is compromise when dealing with labor issues?