Q1a) Discuss why there has been a recent (within the last two years) labor uprisings.  What are the key labor issues?  Analyze the impact and effects on employees and businesses.  Who is really winning?

or (Answering both won’t increase the grade)

Q1b  Research a recent (within the last 2 to 3 years) dispute over a labor contract negotiation.  What was the employee and business positions?  Was the business close to “busting the union?”  Who won?  What impact will the contract ultimately have on the business and employees.   Alternative, this question might be answered where employees actually decertified their union.  Discuss the issues and what was the outcome?