- <Video: Current Challenges and Opportunities
- 1.2.1Video: A Message from U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to the Next Generation Workforce
- 1.2.2Video: Animated Version of the Evolution History of Work
- 1.2.3Video: A Message from AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler
- 1.2.4Video: A Message to HR Professionals from Professor Lee Dyer
- 1.2.5Video: A Message from Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General
- 1.2.6Video: The Millennial Generation’s Views on their World of Work
- 1.2.7Video: Current Challenges and Opportunities
- 1.2.8Video: All Innovations Are Local
- 1.2.9Video: Managing Societal and Workplace Conflicts: Interview with Mary Rowe
- \>Video: Managing Societal and Workplace Conflicts: Interview with Mary Rowe
While there has been gridlock in Washington regarding labor policy, there have been major innovations in work at the local level. In the video below, Professor Kochan examines some of these innovations.
Video: All Innovations Are Local
Attentiveness Question 1
According to the video you just watched, is Southwest Airlines an innovative or a more traditional company?
Select the answer that matches
Explanation
Southwest airlines is an innovative, “high road” employer because they value their employees and treat their employees well.
Exercise 1
Innovative
Traditional
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Attentiveness Question 2
What percentage of workers today are members of unions?
Explanation
Unions used to incorporate one-third of the work force at their peak. Today however, that number has declined to a much lower number, 13% of the work force.
Exercise 2
About 66%
About 33%
About 13%
About 3%
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Attentiveness Question 3
Which of the following companies’ employees protested in support of their CEO?
Explanation
Market Basket employees went on strike to demonstrate their wishes for the former CEO to return to power in the company.
Exercise 3
Southwest Airlines
In-N-Out Burger
Market Basket
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