Give one paragraph respond/feedback to your classmate answers. Please respond for each answers. See below.

1.) I believe that union activity to increase globally because we have seen that the working class was essential during the pandemic. This has lead to showing that without the working class, then businesses would not be able to support the world.

The article talks about Microsoft recent acquisition of Activision/ Blizzard gaming company. The workers are wanting to form a union because of the recent accusations about a hostile working environment. Microsoft is agreeing to listen and stay neutral during the negotiations of the union. They have been accused of threatening employees that talk about unions. This is illegal and can cost the company, if it is found to be true. The company is committed to bettering the environment and negotiating in good faith for the unionization of the workers.

2.) My source cites the first labor union formation by Apple employees which occurred in the state of Maryland. Workers look to start a domino effect and increase the number of unions under Apple. In my opinion a union is ethical, and they are entitled to form a union by law. Unions contribute to fair treatment of the work force and provide excellent working conditions. Unions, historically, date back all the way to the 17^th century. It was originally brought about and grew to protect the need and the common interest of workers. The first documented union formation was in 1768, formed by the shoemakers in Philadelphia.