Trident HRm412 module 5 discussion

Labor unions in the United States have a long and distinguished history. For sake of discussion, labor unions are formed in order to protect the safety and well-being of employees from their employersÂ’ labor practices including dangerous conditions, extensive work periods, and severe repercussions as disciplinary action.

Please consider for the following:
The labor unions today provide more of a benefit or detriment to workers and members in an organization? Please substantiate your position or the use of reference materials internal and external to the course materials. OR
Should the labor unions remain privately controlled or become a governmentally controlled? Please explain to substantiate your position. It is important to provide scholarly or professional resources that will support and strengthen your post. Please site resources on either option accordingly.
It is important to cite your sources that you use, reference, quote, or paraphrase. Please include a Reference or Work Cited section containing the full properly formatted citation.

This discussion board is designed for you to respond to the above question/topic by Thursday of the 1st week of the module. To receive a passing grade each post should be a minimum of 200 words in length, demonstrating thought and integration of key concepts. Your response should be supported with relevant background sources, which must be properly cited & referenced. During the second week you should respond to at least one other student with a post of similar length and quality as your initial post.