Title: The Collective Bargaining Process in the Public Sector and the Role of Labor Unions in the Political Process

1.     Describe in detail the collective bargaining process in the public sector. What steps are involved in each phase of the collective bargaining process – be as specific as you can. What is the final result of collective bargaining?
2.     Two major pieces of legislation concerning labor-management relations at the Federal level are the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act of 1935) and the New York State Taylor Law of 1967. What did these statutes provide by law? Why are they important?
3. In the United States today, what role do labor unions play in the political process? Be specific in your answer.