How does the Verizon strike reflect the current state of unions in the United States? 

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Assignment Overview
Mediation? Arbitration?
.       Don’t we have enough of each one by itself?
.       To make matters “worse,” the following article sheds an interesting light on the combination of these two strategies, and the sequence between them.
Case Assignment
Please read (access via ProQuest):
McLean, D.J., & Wilson, S.P. (2008). Compelling Mediation in the Context of Med-Arb Agreements. Dispute Resolution Journal. New York: Aug-Oct 2008. Vol. 63, Iss. 3; pg. 28. Abstract: It is obvious to all who work in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) field that the most important federal statute — the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — does not define its key term: “arbitration.” A recent case, Advanced Bodycare v Thione, invited the 11th Circuit to explore which types of ADR processes are considered “arbitration” for purpose of the FAA. Under the 11th Circuit’s narrow test, an agreement to mediate, as well as an agreement to mediate or arbitrate, falls outside of the scope of the FAA. There is a fundamental distinction between an ADR agreement that allows parties to either mediate or arbitrate disputes, and a classic med-arb agreement, which calls for mediation as a condition precedent to binding arbitration. While a med-arb agreement was not before the 11th Circuit in Thione, the authors caution against applying that court’s reasoning to med-arb agreements..
After carefully reading through the background materials, and this article, please answer (in about 3 pages), the following question:
.       How do the relative advantages of mediation and arbitration, create a synergy in a combined strategy of MED-ARB?
Assignment Expectations
1.      Point out the advantages of each method, then
2.      Focus on how when combined they create synergy.
3.      Do not summarize the article, but input your insight as to the concepts of each method and their combination.

second assignment

Module 4 – Case
LABOR RELATIONS LAWS
Assignment Overview
Labor Laws, Unionization, and the Workplace
A good place to start familiarizing yourself with legal issues involving unions in the workplace is by looking over the National Labor Relations Board website at:
National Labor Relations Board. The NLRB Process. Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/nlrb-process
You should familiarize yourself with the following laws and their amendments:
U.S. Department of Labor. (2017) Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, As Amended. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/compllmrda.htm
HR Hero (2017). National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/national-labor-relations-act-nlra/
National Labor Relations Board. (n.d.) 1947 Taft-Hartley Substantive Provisions. Retrieved from https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/our-history/1947-taft-hartley-substantive-provisions
Case Assignment
After you have reviewed the above laws, view the video and read the following articles concerning the labor unrest that occurred at Verizon.
Communication Workers of America (2016). What #VictoryAtVerizon Means to Us | 2016 Verizon Strike | CWA Video. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwWKNLiiiFY
Dayen, D. (April 15, 2016). The Verizon Strike Signals a Larger Economic Battle. New Republic. https://newrepublic.com/article/132707/verizon-strike-signals-larger-economic-battle
Scheiber, N. (May 20, 2016). Verizon Strike to End as Both Sides Claim Victories on Key Points. New York Times. Retrieved from Trident Online Library.
Sherk, J. (April 13, 2016) Verizon Strike No Morality Play. The National Review. Retrieved from http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/434050/verizon-strike-landline-workers-go-strike
Smith, A. (April 15, 2016) Verizon Strike Not as Intimidating As It Appears. Retrieved at https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/labor-relations/pages/verizon-strike-lower-numbers.aspx
Stangler, C. (April 15, 2016) 40,000 Verizon Workers Launch One of the Biggest Strikes of the Decade: Can the strike at Verizon help kickstart the American labor movement? The Nation. Retrieved at https://www.thenation.com/article/40000-verizon-workers-launch-one-of-the-biggest-strikes-of-the-decade/
Prepare a 4- (not including title and references page) paper in which you address the following questions:
1.      What is the story behind the Verizon strike of 2016?
2.      How does the Verizon strike reflect the current state of unions in the United States?
3.      Do you agree that the Verizon Strike “signaled a Larger Economic Battle” or was it “No Morality Play”? Support your position.
4.      What can an HR manager learn from the experience of the Verizon strike of 2016?
Use at least 5 Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to support your discussion.

What issues and concerns has the work of The Dancing Wheels and Ai Weiwei brought to the public consciousness?

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We will spend the next two modules looking at how humans communicate. The ways are so many and varied, both conscious and unconscious, that it is helpful if we break these down into two discussions. In this first discussion we will look at the fine and performing arts as vehicles through which people can communicate complex ideas. The arts communicate directly, without the limitations of language, and often strive to make an emotional impact on an audience.

In this discussion you are asked to consider art as a vehicle that raises awareness by communicating concerns and needs of others in communities and groups around the world by exploring the life and work of the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. He is world famous and has paid an enormous personal price for giving voice to the social justice issues that people in China face. The arts can be a powerful tool to convey these concerns and raise awareness across communities and around the world.

For this discussion you are asked to conduct research into the work and treatment of Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei and read the article on The Dancing Wheels Company (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. from Cleveland, Ohio and consider how their work helps to raise cultural awareness of issues facing others, offering new perspectives on the way we view social justice and disability.

Your initial post will contain a link to the information you found about Ai Weiwei and answer the following questions:

  • What issues and concerns has the work of The Dancing Wheels and Ai Weiwei brought to the public consciousness?
  • Why might art be preferable to speech in raising awareness of these issues?
  • What might be the effects of raising awareness (positive and/or negative) and why?
  • How has publicity impacted the ability of The Dancing Wheels Company and Ai Weiwei’s to communicate their message? What are the positive and negative aspects of publicity in communicating in this form?

How will the selection of the chosen EHR system contribute to the strategy? Further explain why it was the best choice. 

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Now that Barbara has an understanding of the factors that influence clinic performance, it is time to set priorities and develop a preliminary strategy. A clear strategy helps to focus energy and resources, establish organizational direction, and strengthen operations where there are opportunities for improvement.   For this project assignment on UCCO, complete a minimum of a 2-page report to describe a high-level strategy with associated action items for, to include the following concepts: 

•Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, what should Barbara recommend as an overall strategy?

•How will the selection of the chosen EHR system contribute to the strategy? Further explain why it was the best choice.

•On what basis should she develop actions items? What should the action items be, as they directly relate to the strategy?

•What should the recommended outcomes and/ or long-term goals be, based on the action items?

Visit the Rasmussen online Library and search for a minimum of 2 articles covering the topics of strategic planning and healthcare management. Conduct academic research using the library’s databases, like:

•CINAHL

•Discovery

•Business Source Complete via EBSCO

•Business via ProQuest

Remember to integrate citations accurately and appropriately for all resource types; use attribution (credit) as a method to avoid plagiarism.

Must be APA formatted, reference page (2-3) and in-text citations at least 1.

In  250-500 words summarize the changes in special education portrayed in  the timeline.

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The inclusion of individuals with disabilities, both in schools and  in the community, has changed significantly over the last 100 years.  This has been influenced by a variety of events, court cases, and laws.  It is important for special education teachers to be aware of what has  instigated these changes. In addition, special education teachers need  to be knowledgeable of the laws that are related to special education  and how they will affect service delivery to special education students.

Part 1: Timeline

Create  a timeline of the history of special education from the late 1800s to  the current year. Include 10-12 major events, laws, and court cases  that, in your opinion, have influenced special education. Provide a  25-50 word description of each factor in the timeline and a rationale  for your selection.

Part 2: Summary 

In  250-500 words summarize the changes in special education portrayed in  the timeline. Emphasize the two key special education laws, the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with  Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Discuss how each has influenced the  inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the educational setting.

In  addition, reflect upon how knowledge of special education history will  affect ethical decisions in your future professional practice.

Cite the CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards for Special Educators to support your stance.

Support your findings with a minimum of two scholarly resources. You may include this topic’s resources.

Prepare  this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style  Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not  required.