After you have reviewed the above laws, read the following articles concerning labor unrest at American Airlines.

American Air pilots’ union: no strike unless it is legal. (August 30, 2012). Retrieved August 31, 2012, from http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-americanairlines-pilots-idUSBRE87T14O20120830

DeMaura, Stephen. (August 13, 2012). Not just public unions: private sector unions hurting business. Retrieved August 31, 2012, from Not Just Public Unions: Private Sector Unions Hurting Business

Saporito, Bill. The worst job in America. (October 8, 2012). Time Magazine (Vol 180, Issue 15). From Business Source Complete.

Give a brief summary of the current state of union relations in the airlines industry in the United States. Then, answer the following in a well-organized 4- to 5-page paper:

If Mr. DeMaura is correct in his editorial, why would the American Airlines’ Allied Pilots Association (APA) risk the future of American Airlines with their union demands?

Using additional research about unionization in the U.S. airline industry, and American Airlines in particular, update where we are today with American’s situation. How do the recent updates that you have found affect American Airlines employees? Are other U.S. airlines also in jeopardy because of labor demands?

In your educated opinion (supported by your research) are changes needed in labor laws in the United States to help stop unions from hurting business?

Bring in at least 5 library sources plus any applicable background readings to help strengthen your discussion.

The paper should be 4-5 pages, not counting cover and reference pages.

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