Discussion 1: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
1. Identify and discuss why employees join unions. What do you believe are the major pros and cons of unions today? If you had a choice, would you recommend union formation within your organization? Why or why not?
2. Discuss the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB). Identify and discuss NLRB jurisdictions and the tests that must be met before the NLRB is empowered to act.
3. Discuss the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB). Identify and discuss NLRB jurisdictions and the tests that must be met before the NLRB is empowered to act.
Discussion 2: CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
1. Analyze an environmental issue surrounding globalization. Describe an environmental issue facing our globe. Provide at least two probable solutions to this environmental issue. Are either of your solutions considered "sustainable?" Why is sustainability important in addressing global environmental issues?
2. "A sense of place" refers to the feelings evoked among people as a result of the experiences and memories they associate with a place and to the symbolism they attach to that place (Knox & Marston, 2015, p. 23). Write about a specific place that matters to you. Describe the place. Discuss the significance of the place to you. Discuss the impact the place has on you.
3. What is meant by the terms core, peripheral, and semi-peripheral as it applies to nations? Provide an example of a core country. Why would that country be considered core? Provide an example of a peripheral country. Why would that country be considered peripheral? Provide an example of a semi-peripheral country. Why would that country be considered semi- peripheral?