Labor Day Lesson Plan: Unions Today

High School Middle School

Social Studies US History Contemporary US Current Events English Language Arts Speaking and Listening Discussions Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details

This lesson provides information on the contemporary role of the union and helps students to authentically understand the process of negotiations through an exciting simulation.

Lesson Plan Negotiations.pdf 382.4 KB

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Union daily life stories.pdf 389.4 KB

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An Inside Look at How the Union Works in Major League Baseball.pdf 334.6 KB

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Negotiation Applications.pdf 398.8 KB

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Negotiation Demands.pdf 403.8 KB

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