Problem: Bring up the topic of labor unions today and get ready for a heated discussion! In the age of CEO's receiving multi-million dollar "golden parachutes" unions fight to see that corporate wealth is shared while all. On the other side of the argument is the loss of Twinkie's because of union hold outs or the demise of the American auto industry due to disproportional wage rates paid to UAW members as compared to US laborers building cars in American non-union shops.
Go to the Video Assignments folder and watch this week's video about private and public sector unions. Discuss your opinion of unions in the private and public sector. Support you position with fact not feelings and as always; remain professional in your discussions with others on this topic.
Andrew Klavan: Behold! Your Public Sector Unions at Work.