Aviation Labor Unions

Introduction Labor unions were first established by workers to pursue collective workspace goals such as wages, benefits, work rules, and power. Unions have had a presence in many major businesses and industries throughout the history of the United States. Some unions have only skilled workers while others welcome workers regardless of skill or training. Unions today are somewhat different than they were 100 years ago, but the ideology remains the same. Instructions For this assignment, complete the following: 1. Research airlines and airline labor unions 2. Weigh the pros and cons of these unions in the airline industry 3. Decide whether unions are beneficial or detrimental to the airline industry taking into account the effect of unions on employers, employees, and consumers and support your opinion with at least two (2) referenced peer reviewed articles. 4. Write an essay in APA format explaining your opinion that adheres to the following guidelines: ? No less than 3 and no more than 4 pages of text using a 12 pt. font, double spaced, with one inch margins (abstract and title page are not necessary nor do they count towards minimum length). Grading The assignment is worth at total of 50 points as follows: 1. Context/Introduction (10 Points) 2. Research (identify key issues from referenced sources )(10 Points) 3. Comprehension (10 Points) 4. Application (opinions result from excellent analysis) (10 Points) 5. Style & Mechanics (APA format) (10 Points)