Students analyze the elements of the U.S. labor market in a global setting.

12e.4.1

Understand the operations of the labor market, including the circumstances surrounding the establishment of principal American labor unions, procedures that unions use to gain benefits for their members, the effects of unionization, the minimum wage, and unemployment insurance.

12e.4.2

Describe the current economy and labor market, including the types of goods and services produced, the types of skills workers need, the effects of rapid technological change, and the impact of international competition.

12e.4.3

Discuss wage differences among jobs and professions, using the laws of demand and supply and the concept of productivity.

12e.4.4

Choose any of the following to supplement assignments done in class:

Chapters 8, & 13-20

Section reviews are worth 2 assignments

Chapters reviews are worth 3 assignments

Chapter 8 review pg. 220, chapter 13 review pg 370, chapter 14 review pg. 402, chapter 15 review pg 434,
Students must complete:  Identifying key terms, Reviewing Facts, Thinking Critically, Applying Economic Concepts, and Math Practice.


 

Choose 1 pf the following:

Visual:  Create a visual displaying entry level pay and education needed for at least 10 occupations.

Create a visual describing the positive and negative attributes of current labor unions. in other words; How do Labor Unions work to help people?  And why are labor Unions sometimes seen as bad?