UNIT I ASSESSMENT

1. 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. Your response should be at least 400 words in length.

2. 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? Your response should be at least 400 words in length.

3. Describe the different types of labor unions, how labor relations are related to labor unions, and their impact within various industries. Your response should be at least 400 words in length.