Zcone Inc. is one of several bakery chains operating across the Midwest, alongside competitors BakeHouse LLC and D-dough Co. During recent contract negotiations, workers at BakeHouse LLC, the largest chain in the region, reached a favorable agreement with their management, setting new standards for wages, health benefits, and scheduling flexibility. Seeing this as a benchmark, the union representing workers at Zcone Inc. and D-dough Co. uses the BakeHouse contract as a model, pushing for similar terms at each company. Although Zcone and D-dough negotiate their contracts independently with the union, both companies follow the pattern set by BakeHouse LLC, with minor adjustments for each company’s specific conditions. Which bargaining structure best describes the collective bargaining process?

Which of the following scenarios best represents a “laboratory condition” that the NLRB aims to maintain during union elections?

Identify the concepts that are evident in the documentary “Final Offer.” (Select all that apply)

The union representing StoreCo warehouse workers is negotiating a new contract with management, prioritizing wages and safety protocols. The union proposes a 10% wage increase and stronger safety measures, such as additional breaks for workers in high-temperature conditions. StoreCo, citing financial constraints, counters with a 3% wage increase but expresses a willingness to negotiate on safety improvements. They propose forming a joint labor-management committee to assess and enhance workplace safety over time. As negotiations progress, both parties explore shared interests, including wellness programs and technology investments to reduce workplace injuries, before returning to the wage discussion. What type of negotiation approach best describes the scenario between StoreCo and the union?

Which of the following best describes the philosophy of the ‘organizing model’?

Larisa and Jonathan, workers at a Midwest coffee shop, have decided to start efforts to unionize their workplace. They should consider the following: (Select all that apply)

What have we learnt about Walter’s dreams?

When Asagai asks Beneatha to go with him to Africa, she seems confused, but by the end of the text, she seems to have accepted his proposal. What motivates Beneatha to accept his offer?

The final time that Walter talks to Lindner toward the end of the play, whose presence has the greatest effect on Walter’s actions and decisions?

Why does Beneatha say she doesn’t have a nice time with George on their date that evening?