The objective of this paper is to show your professional understanding related to labor relations and unions based on theory. Write an APA formatted 12-15 page paper (excluding title and reference pages) that identifies challenges facing unions in the 21st century. The items below provide guideline points.
• What changes are needed for unions to maintain support from their membership, the community, and the employers?
• Labor unions are experiencing a decline, which includes political influence and membership.
• Describe how generational aspects (baby boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y) are/have influenced labor unions.
• What other external dynamics are impacting labor unions? For example, how does the global workforce impact union strategies? Where they were, where they are, and where they need to go to remain or regain an active and viable organization in the 21st century.
The outline should follow the sample below.
1. INTRODUCTION (Provide the complete introductory paragraph).
2. FIRST TOPIC
a. Topic
i. Supporting idea
ii. Supporting idea
b. Another Topic
i. Supporting idea
ii. Supporting idea
3. NEXT SECTION TOPIC
a. Topic
i. Supporting idea
ii. Supporting idea
b. Another Topic
i. Supporting idea
ii. Supporting idea
4. CONTINUE SECTIONS AS NEEDED
5. CONCLUSION
a. Summary of major points
b. Concluding statement
There should be theory used throughout your paper, which covers the aspects of the TCOs below:
• Given an understanding of the U.S. labor system (i.e., its features), demonstrate an understanding of the objectives of the employment relationship and of labor relations.
• Given an understanding of the historical record of labor relations, demonstrate an understanding of the major events, organizations, and key strategies in U.S. labor history.
• Given an understanding of the legal framework and U.S. labor law, be able to discuss the major provisions of key laws, their underlying logic, and rationale.
• Given an understanding of the structure and strategies used by labor unions and employers, discuss the implications for achieving efficiency, and/or equity, and/or voice.
• Given an understanding of union organizing in the U.S., demonstrate an understanding of the behavioral, strategic, and legal aspects of the union organizing process.
• Given an understanding of bargaining disputes and impasses, be able to discuss the different kinds of disputes and impasses that may occur and the strategies for their resolution.
• Given an understanding of the administration of the union contract, discuss how disputes (grievances) over the contract provisions are resolved.
• Given an understanding of the changing structure of work, discuss the pressures for increased workplace flexibility and employee involvement in the employment relationship and strategies for implementation.
There should be a minimum of six scholarly resources.