Clearly the labor movement had an evident and compelling mission in those early years to provide workers with basic rights and protections. Many would argue today’s unions have lost that noble purpose, others would dispute that. How do you believe the American labor movement’s early purpose and need has evolved over the years since The Inheritance?
After watching The Inheritance, describe the progression of labor history in the US. This history can be defined as an act/react type of relationship between management and labor. Provide some examples of this. How do we see this progression portrayed in The Inheritance? What is the message from The Inheritance for labor relations moving forward? What is the dual meaning of “the inheritance?” Are the documentarians correct in arguing for this duel meaning? Why or why not?
Find a news article that is interesting to you and relates to any topic within the first two chapters of the Budd text. Post your thoughts on the article. In your post, make sure to include the title and author of the article, along with the link and enough background to provide context for your statements.
Labor Relations. Striking a Balance. Budd, John W., McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.; 6th edition (2021). ISBN 9781260260502, Chapter 2
