Find a recent Supreme Court or U.S. Court of Appeals decision concerning an unfair labor practice during a unionization attempt. Findlaw Legal Information Center is a good commercial site for researching case law. You can also use the CSU Online Library, LexisNexis, or Westlaw, for example.
- Summarize the case.
- What were the union’s tactics? What were the employer’s tactics?
- What legal principles does the court rely upon in determining the case decision?
- If the decision was split, what were the issues between the majority and minority views on the case?
Part II
Outline the differences in responsibilities of a local union representative, a shop steward, and an international or national union representative.
How do their roles differ in the labor relations process?
Use suggested headings:Introduction
Analysis of xxxxx v xxxxxxx Employer Tactics Union Tactics Legal Principles Local Union Representative Shop Steward National or International Representative Differences between the Roles in the Labor Relation Process Conclusion