Journal 1:
In your opinion, does having two different existing labor federations (i.e., American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations [AFL-CIO] and Change to Win) strengthen or weaken the ability of organized labor to represent the interests of employees today? What would you prefer at your company? Why?
Journal 2:
Identify three common and three conflicting goals of companies and unions. Explain how these goals may be unique to different industries. How might they be the same within industries?