1. Applying the standard test outlined previously, does the employer (CSPMI) meet the definition of "an employer" as stated in Section 2 (2), LMRA and therefore, the board may assert jurisdiction and conduct a representation election? Explain your reasoning.
2. In the debate over whether charter public schools should be created, are the potential bargaining rights of charter school employees a relevant issue which should be part of the public debate over whether charter schools are more advantageous than existing public schools? Explain your reasoning?