subject: labour relations

can you please answer this both questions separately

1. We are starting to look at negotiations, strikes & lockouts in more detail this week. For this weekly discussion topic, we are focusing on negotiations and the skills needed by those who are part of bargaining teams in particular. As you learn more about this important process and as you prepare for the upcoming Virtual Bargaining Simulation, what are some characteristics, skills, or experiences that you think are important for members of the bargaining team to be successful? What makes a good negotiator? Why? Share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas with your classmates!

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For this final weekly discussion topic, we are focusing on thinking about the future of labour relations and the future of unions. Do you think unions have a future? Why or why not? If you think unions have a future, what do you think that future looks like? Do unions need to change anything they are doing to be successful going forward? Or do you think that unions are no longer relevant and no amount of change can help them be more successful in the future? Share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas with your classmates!

You may also want to watch this short (15 min) video featuring Charlotte Yates discussing The Future of Unions to help with your reflections on unions and what the future might hold for them. What do you think after watching this video?