Discussion:
Review the book Labor Relations Development, Structure, Process Eleventh Edition by John A. Fossum
1. What is meant by labor relations?
2. Explain how unions are simultaneously economic and political organizations.
3. What is a spillover?
4. What is the greatest challenge facing private sector unions?
5. Briefly describe the historical impact of the Knights of Labor.
6. Briefly describe the historical importance of the Danbury Hatters boycott case.
7. Briefly explain the concept of exclusive representation established by the Wagner Act.
8. What was the major responsibility of the National Labor Relations Board?