Discussion #1

In your reading, What's the Difference Between Public and Private Sector Unions, the author indicates that collective bargaining in the government sector may be anti democratic as it engages primarily political rather than economic power; often results in no impact to the employer (government) as costs of increased contract demands are passed on to the taxpayer or national/state debt levels; and that strikes are not an economic weapon against the employer, but hurt the poorest in our society. 

Make a brief argument in support of or against the premise of this article.

• http://notesfrombabel.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/whats-the-difference-between-public-and-private-sector-unions/

Discussion #2

Locate and briefly summarize a case decision where an employer or union was found guilty of bad faith bargaining ( or not!). Briefly summarize the decision and explain whether you agree or disagree with the outcome.