Understanding Business
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Chapter 12, Problem 1DCS
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To discuss: Whether the state supports the right of its employees to unionize and bargain. Also examine if the workers should be allowed to strike.
Introduction: The rights of the employees in an organization include all the legal as well as other claimed rights of the human being that tend to bring benefits and safe work environment for all the employees.
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Understanding Business
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