1. Do Now: Do Now: In-depth review of unit #2 assessment (personal finance exam)

2.  Unit #3 Assessment  Introduction  Explanation  Questions

3.  The Labor Movement  Worker’s Rights in today’s workplace:  Weekends off from work  The 8-hour work day  Basic, enforced safety measures at the workplace  Paid vacation (sick days)  Days off for national holidays  Extra pay for working overtime  Minimum Wage guarenteed

4.  Union Workplaces Workers do not have to be union members to be hired, but must join soon afterward and remain unionized while an employee Union Shop An employer who only hires union members Closed Shop Workers don’t have to be union members to be hired and cannot be forced to join in order to keep their jobs. However, if a worker chooses to join a union, they must remain a member while employed. Modified Union Shop The shop doesn’t require workers to join a union to get or to keep their job. Workers must pay union dues to fund collective bargaining. Nonunion workers are subject to contracts negotiated by the union, regardless of whether they agree with the terms. Agency Shop

5.  Union Tools  Strike  Picket  Boycott  Lockout

6.  Right to Work States

7.   How were unions used during this time period?  List the names of the unions and their goals.  What were some of the major events regarding unions from this time period (i.e. strikes, boycotts, etc.)  Were there any labor laws enacted during this period?  What was the economic climate of this time period?  Did these unions matter to the labor, wages and workforce of the country? Group Work Directions

8. Do Now: Do Now: Why are professional athletes paid more than other professions?

10. Workforce Participation

16.  Classwork assignment  Please open following document on class website (American Workforce) http://msrappoccio.weebly.com/ib-docs.html  Complete individually (you can plug in for music)  Email to msrappoccio@gmail.commsrappoccio@gmail.com