Go to the internet and find annewsarticle postedwithin the last three monthsthat discusses labor union formation and activity, summarize key points and post in Discussions area.

Please note that the goal of this discussion is to read, understand, and discuss recent news using microeconomic terminology. The article should be from an on-line newspaper or magazine. Materials posted on educational websites, likewww.thebalance.com,www.khanacademy.org, and so on, are not considered news articles even if they were recently updated and contain material related to the discussion topic.

Step 2: In your initial response to the topic you have to answerallquestions:

1. Do labor unions engage in ethical behavior? Please explain what ethical behavior in the context of labor unions means to you and discuss whether the net effect of labor unions in the United States has been negative or positive.
2. Historically, what factors precipitated the formation of labor unions in the United States? Please describe in some detail, including developments in the 18^th, 19^th, and 20^thcenturies.

c.Do you expect labor union activity to increase or decrease in the United States? Do you expect labor union activity to increase or decrease in the rest of the world? Please explain.