4. Based on what you have learned, do you think the union movement in Canada will stagnate or thrive in the years ahead? The Purpose of the Assignment To encourage students to understand why some companies unionize and others don't.

The Situation You've been working for the same non-union company for five years. Although there are problems, you like your job and have confidence In your ability to get ahead.

Recently, you've heard rumblings that a large group of workers want to call for a union election. You're not sure how you feel about this because none of your friends or family is a union member.

Assignment Step 1 Come together with three other "co-workers"

who have the same questions as you. Each person should target four companies to learn their union status.

Avoid small businesses; choose large corporations such as Canadian National Railway, Bombardier, and Walmart.

As you investigate, answer the following questions:

• Is the company unionized?

• Is every worker in the company unionized or only selected groups of workers? Describe the groups.

• If a company is unionized, what is the union's history in that company