Discusss the following in 300 words:
Collective bargaining is a process that makes it mandatory for management and union representatives to negotiate and reach agreement on issues affecting employees. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has jurisdiction over public and nonprofit sectors. The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 regulates the federal sector in matters of labor relations.
Discuss topics below:
1. Discuss the scope of collective bargaining. If relevant to these issues, you may focus on your organization or your state. Otherwise, you may answer the items below from a general perspective not tied to a particular organization.
2. Distinguish mandatory, permissive, and prohibited topics.
3. In what sense did the creation of the Department of Homeland Security result in the loss of collective bargaining rights to federal employees?
4. What impact does "right to work" have on collective bargaining?
Demonstrate your command of the text readings and any outside sources. You must use at least 2 sources must be used.