Assignment Task 1: The text outlines three basic assumptions underlying the labor relations process in the United States: the free enterprise (capitalist) economic system creates an inherent conflict of interest between employers (owners) and employees, employees have the right to pursue their employment interests through lawful means, and collective bargaining provides for employee participation in determining work rules through their chosen representatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these assumptions? Does your response differ depending on whether you think about the question from the perspective of an employer or an employee?
Assignment Task 2: Although the National Labor Relations Act gives employees certain rights, these rights are not unlimited.
Please discuss the impact of these rights.
In addition, is the selection process for determining members of the National Labor Relations Board too politicized?
Does the current selection process lead to instability in interpretations of the LMRA and if so, is this a positive or negative for employers and employees covered by the law?