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The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics

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According to a press release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics on 2/8/2019, there were 20 major work stoppages involving 485,000 workers during the year 2018. The number of major work stoppages beginning in 2018 was the highest since 2007 (21 major work stoppages). The number of workers involved was the highest since 1986 (533,000 workers).  Part 1. Do an Internet research and find out the charts/graphs of the following information. Also, write in <250 words explaining the central messages of each chart. Explain what each chart means. Cite all URLs. Chart 1: Number of workers in major work stoppages, in thousands, by major industry, 2018 Chart 2: Number of major work stoppages, by major industry group, 2009-2018 Chart 3: Annual number of major work stoppages, 1981-2018 Note: The file you submit should contain these three charts and your analysis. Cite all URLs. U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics is a good source to find these information. Part 2. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is an "independent agency whose mission is to preserve and promote labor-management peace and cooperation." The FMCS also arbitrates cases. Answer the following questions: 1. Go to http://www.fmcs.gov  (Links to an external site.)  website. Using the "Search" box, locate the Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes. What, in your opinion, are five important elements of the Code? Describe these elements in < 250 words. 2. Check the latest annual report for descriptions of FMCS involvement in major labor disputes. What are the five important things you learned from the report? Describe in < 250 words.
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