1. If you were recommendingan organizationalstructure for a national union, what factors would you advise that it consider (industrial concentration occupationsit represents etc.)? Two factors influence a national union organizational structure: bargaining structures where unions representemployeesand membersservice demands As bargainingstructureschange the national organizationalstructure must change as well The factors to consider are the types of employeesthey will represent what the possibilityis in numbers and how active these employeeswill be. 2. Defendor attack the usual method of electing an internationalpresident (throughlocal delegates and internationalstaff members at the convention. Defend the usual method of electing an internationalpresident Internationalofficials are chosen similarto presidentialnominating convention ballots are cast by delegates Local officers (deal with the day-to day- operations are elected directly by members Membersmost likely feel like their votes count 3. Shouldlocal unions have more control over the scope and terms of negotiated agreements or shouldnational unions still retain approval and veto power? National unions should still retain approvaland veto power. A National union is where policies are developed actions are audited to ensure conformityto policy. Local unions work within a specificscope (geography craft, or industry) on day-to-day grievancesand contracts Their dealings are limited and may not have informationabout negotiationswith other employers that could have an effect on an entire industry. 4. Howshould the union movementrespondstructurallyto the increasing globalizationof business? Every day jobs in the US are lost due to globalization The union movement should expand the operations of their national departments using IT to strengthen internationalcooperation Focus on organizingactivities to increase members and participationin the countries our organizationsare now operatingin. Union leaders need to address unfair trade agreementswith the politicians they put in office, educate employerson the financial ramificationsof establishingbusinessesin countries with unskilledworkers