What factors distinguish the labor relations system in the public sector from that in the private sector? Propose a public-sector labor relations system for the employees of the city government.

Essay Response

There are two parts to this essay. Your response should be at least three pages in length and address the prompts below.

Part I

What factors distinguish the labor relations system in the public sector from that in the private sector?

Propose a public-sector labor relations system for the employees of the city government.

What would it borrow from the private sector?

What would it not be able to borrow? Why?

How would you modify your system to account for specific aspects of city government? Why?

Part II

Discuss what the European Union’s (EU) Social Charter is.

Explain why it is important for U.S. firms dealing with the EU to be aware of this.

Explain what techniques U.S. firms must make in dealing with unions in the United States to be successful with EU countries.

 

What factors distinguish the labor relations system in the public sector from that in the private sector? Propose a public-sector labor relations system for the employees of the city government.
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