Choose a union with no less than 100,000 members. To assist you, here is an expansive list of options from
which to choose.
- Report on the union profile. How many members does the union have? How is the union’s organizational
structure designed? In what industry(ies) does the union operate? How long has the union been in existence?
Etc. (approximately 250 words for this section). - Report on a minimum of three (3) legal disputes in which the union has been involved in the last 10-15 years
(approximately 250 words for each dispute). For each dispute, discuss:
a. Who were the parties?
b. What was the nature of the dispute (i.e. what was the conflict)?
c. Were any adverse actions taken by either the union (strikes, etc.) or the employer (ULPs, etc.)?
d. How was the dispute resolved (i.e. mediation, arbitration, litigation, etc.)?
e. What was the final outcome?