Many states bar public employees from striking.

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Discussion Topic #1

Many states bar public employees from striking.

1. Pick one specific state [Maryland, VA, Calif etc] and discuss what professions/occupations are not allowed to strike and why?

2. Discuss the pros and cons of the no strike policy as to one specific occupation.

3. Do you agree with the no strike law of the state you have chosen? Why or why not. Be specific.

4. Remember to cite your references. Outside research may be necessary to fully respond to each question.

https://scholarship.law.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1532&context=faculty_publications

https://www.onlabor.org/overview-how-different-states-respond-to-public-sector-labor-unrest/ [review state by state of right to strike laws]

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2012/09/25/public-strikes-explained-why-there-arent-more-of-them [Public strikes explained]

https://www.concreteconstruction.net/business/management/do-public-sector-workers-have-the-right-to-strike_o [arguments for and against]

https://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/state-employment-and-labor-laws/ [Labor Law Handbook – access to all state laws and federal statutes

Discussion Topic #2

1. Right-to-work legislation is currently under attack in some states. See link below.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/terry-mcauliffe-union-donation

2. Students with the last name starting with Burton to Mason will discuss 3 reasons supporting the right-to-work legislation and students with the last name starting with Mefford to Zuniga will discuss 3 reasons against the right-to-work legislation. Be specific on your 3 reasons and why.3. All students will discuss if you agree or not with the right-to-work legislation and must be specific on why or why not?4. Remember to cite your references. Outside research will be necessary to fully respond to each question.