HRM-7003 v4: Labor Relations 
This course will focus on a variety of elements within labor unions. Some of the elements include laws, history, and structure. Although these are just a few things that make up a union, each has relevance.

In the United States, there are both public organizations, for instance, the U.S. Federal Government, and private organizations such as your local grocery store chain, such as Kroger. Although similar in most ways, such as operating under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), there are also many differences, like the observance of holidays. For instance, a grocery store may stay open for Christmas while the Federal Government does not. Even though the union store remains open, it is governed by a strict set of laws, such as hours and pay an employee may receive on a holiday. This is just one example of how private and public sector unions operate. In order to understand how labor unions are influencing the workforce, it is important to fully understand the current status of labor unions in the United States.

This week, you will explore the status of unionized organizations within the U.S. today. In addition to the status, you will also learn the role of both public and private unions in the United States. You will also learn how each union plays a role in their respective organizations.

As shown below in Figure 1, union membership in the private sector in the United States has declined over the past three decades. 

Figure 1

Private Sector Manufacturing Union Members in the US, 1985-2020
 

Union membership in the public sector shows a different story, as shown below in Figure 2. Membership in the public sector has fluctuated in the past twenty years. Differences between these two sectors and changes in the times contribute to these numbers.  

Figure 2

Public Sector Union Membership in the U.S., 2000-2020
 
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Weekly Resources and Assignments
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Week 1 Resources
•    Solidarity and Disparity: Declining Labor Union Density and Changing Racial and Educational Mortality Inequities in the United States
Eisenberg-Guyot, J., Mooney, S. J., Hagopian, A., Barrington, W. E., & Hajat, A. (2020). Solidarity and disparity: Declining labor union density and changing racial and educational mortality inequities in the United States. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 63(3), 218–231.
The authors of this article explore the influence that race and education play in labor unions today.
•    State Collective Bargaining Laws and Public-Sector Pay
Brunner, E. J., & Ju, A. (2019). State collective bargaining laws and public-sector pay. ILR Review, 72(2), 480–508.
This article provides a quick look at the CBA and pay within a public sector union.
•    Why Unions in the United States will Die: American Labor Organizations in the Age of Trump
Hogler, R. L. (2017). Why unions in the United States will die: American labor organizations in the age of Trump. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 29(2), 91-107.
This author provides a look at the modern-day union under the administration of Donald Trump.
•    United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
https://uaw.org/ United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. (n.d.). UAW homepage.
•    Industrial Workers of the World
https://www.iww.org/ Industrial Workers of the World. (n.d.). Industrial Workers of the World homepage.
•    National Education Association
https://www.nea.org/
National Education Association. (n.d.). National Education Association homepage.

Week 1 – Assignment: Review Labor Unions in
It is important for you, the student, to understand the role that unions play as well as the status of both public and private unions in the United States. It is also important for you to be able to identify the elements of labor unions, such as relevant laws and the structure of the CBA. This week is simply an overview of unions and their role in organizations in America today.
In a brief paper, discuss the current status of labor unions in America. Be sure to include the following:
•    Assess the importance of unions.
•    Interpret the differences between public and private labor unions. Include examples to support your findings.
•    Based on your examples above, select one public or private union and explain whether this union still positively influences the organizations it serves. Why or why not?
Length: 4-6 pages, not including title and reference pages
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly references.
The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards

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