HRPR 304 Performance Management

Question 1 Locate an article concerning a labour dispute or strike from a newspaper or another media outlet Provide the link to the article in your answer. Answer the following questions from the information provided in the article, using the IR system presented in chapter 1 of the textbook. a. Can you see elements of external inputs in the story? b. To what extent are the four actors presented? Who represents these four actors? Question 2 A hearty debate often results when the topic of unionization is discussed. A recent CLC (2014) web posting states that: (1) over one-fifth of workers aged 15-29 are unionized, and (2) these unionized youth earn more than $5.50 per hour than their non-union counterparts. Discuss the pros and cons of this $5.50 wage difference with respect to the employer and the union Question 3 In order to remain competitive and relevant, unions are increasing their focus on youth workers. In your opinion, what should unions do to be more appealing to youth workers? Question 4 Chapter 2 shows that collective representation has taken many forms over the past century. For example, the change from trade-based to industrial-based unions. Do you believe that in 2030 that we 2 will still have forms of collective representation in Canada? If so, do you think they will they be any different than the unions of today? Questions The Wagner Act provided the blueprint for the North American industrial relations system, however, there is debate concerning the effectiveness of the Wagner Act. From the perspective of labour, what do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of this legislation? Question 6 The economy is clearly becoming more global. How do you feel that this will impact the future of IR in general and labour more specifically? Question 7 List and briefly explain Marshall's four conditions. Using Marshall's conditions, analyze the effect on union power of the Unites States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which replaced the expired North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Question 8 Describe two ways in which labour markets have been liberalized in Canada in the past twenty years, Explain the impact on organized labour. Important note: Copying the answer from an internet source, le Chest Course Hero, online article, does not constitute learning. The words used in your assignments must be your own and will not be the same as the words of another student Citing your references is a requirement to avoid plagiarism, however, copying the work and citing it will earn you a zero as the work is not your own, and you have not evidenced your learning, ensure APA references are provided