How did the industrial revolution impact our current regulations in the United States?

PART 1-

DISCUSSION TOPIC:

During this discussion, please choose one of the questions below and provide a response. Responses should be well thought out, developing your ideas clearly. Please use proper grammar and spelling. Your response is due on Wednesday. Your reply to classmates is due Sunday.

How did the industrial revolution impact our current regulations in the United States?

Is economic concerns for the country a reason to loosen occupational safety and health regulations? Why or why not?

Are unions productive for current labor issues? Are there any under-represented workers that would benefit from unions currently?

PART 2–

Please answer all questions below based on multimedia sources. Be thorough

(Turning Points in History)

What is the industrial revolution?

What are the benefits of the industrial revolution?

What are the negatives of the industrial revolution?

(Worker’s Compensation History)

How did the industrial revolution affect injured workers?

Who was burdened if a worker was injured in the factories?

How did worker’s compensation benefit the employer?

How did worker’s compensation benefit the employee?

In 1970, how did the government benefit worker’s compensation?

1n 1970, how did the government negatively affect worker’s compensation.

(The rise of the Labor Unions)

What was the purpose of the unions?(OSHA 40 years)

What does OSHA stand for?

How can safety issues affect the environment?

PART3–Weekly Reflections: After completing the weekly assignments you will provide a reflection of your week’s learning process. This should include your personal thoughts on the information you learned, any complications or positive aspects of your learning experience. Elaborate on areas that you need to improve and things that led to your success. Grading will be based on the thoroughness of your responses and depth of your reflection, and spelling and grammar.

Requirements: This has three parts. Please make sure that each part is in a different attachment.