Break Down the Barrier$($in $2-3$ pages reply$)$ with abstract

Yesterday, Angelica Angulo was offered a job as a waitress with GEM Hotel Corporation, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had recently graduated from high school in Milford, a small town in New Mexico. Since Angelica had no college aspirations upon graduation, she had moved to Las Vegas to look for a job.

Angelica$$s immediate supervisor spent only a short time with her before turning her over to Laurie Rader, an experienced waitress, for training. After they had talked for a short time, Laurie asked, $$Have you given any thought to joining our union? You$$ll like all of our members.$$

Angelica had not considered this. Moreover, she had never associated with union members, and her parents had never been members either. At Milford High, her teachers had never really talked about unions. The fact that this union operated as an open shop meant nothing to her. Angelica replied, $$I don$$t know. Maybe. Maybe not.$$

The day progressed much the same way, with several people asking Angelica the same question. They were all friendly, but there seemed to be a barrier that separated Angelica from the other workers. One worker looked Angelica right in the eyes and said, $$You$$re going to join, aren$$t you?$$ Angelica still did not know, but she was beginning to lean in that direction.$$

After the end of her shift, Angelica went to the washroom. Just as she entered, Stephanie Clements, the union steward, also walked in$.$ After they exchanged greetings, Stephanie said, $$I hear that you$$re not sure about joining our union. You, and everyone else, reap the benefits of the work we$$ve done in the past. It doesn$$t seem fair for you to be rewarded for what others have done. Tell you what, why don$$t you join us down at the union hall tonight? We$$ll discuss it more then.$$

Angelica nodded yes and finished cleaning up$.$That might be fun,$$ she thought.

QUESTIONS

$1)$Why does Angelica have the option of joining or not joining the union? Hint: Nevada is a right$-$to$-$work state.

$2)$What are the pros and cons regarding Angelica joining the union?$$

$3)$How are the other workers likely to react toward Angelica if she chooses not to join? Discuss.

$4)$How relevant is the Union today? Support your answer with some examples.