1. In 2012, Triple Play Sports Bar, was found to have committed an unfair labor practice when itunlawfully terminated the employment of two employees who had engaged in a Facebookconversation about the way their employer was handling tax withholdings. The National LaborRelations Board held that the discussion of their tax treatment was substantively related towages, hours, and working conditions and therefore protected by the National Labor RelationsAct. Explain at least three (3) ways the study of labor relations might have prevented Triple Playfrom violating a federal law protecting worker rights?

2. Many labor relations experts believe there is a need to revise U.S. labor law. Do you agree andwhy is there pressure to update the law now? Name at least three (3) changes you would considermaking and why?

3. Although there are many similarities between public and private sector bargaining, there arekey differences that are significant. Describe at least two (2) ways where public sector bargaining differs from private sector bargaining?