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Questions:

• What were the advantages and disadvantages of taking a "business union" approach as opposed to advocating a labor political party?
• Briefly define the role of the following agencies, laws, or terms in connection to labor relations in the US today. a) American Federation of Labor b) Congress of Industrial Organization c) Wagner Act d) National Labor Relations Board e) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.
• Should local unions have more control over the scope and terms of negotiated agreements, or should national unions still retain approval and veto power? Think about the UAW strike that is ongoing (national negotiations that takes out local unions).
• Do employers have an unfair tactical advantage in union organizing situations? Also use the example of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's anti-union comments on workers unionization attempts.
• Discuss the question at the end of the chapter 6 case. You can either assume the management role or the union role (see the Problem at the end of the case). Be sure to state which position you take.