Q Many states bar public employees from striking. 1. Pick one specific state [Maryland, VA, Calif etc] and discuss what professions/occupations are not allowed to strike and why? 2. Discuss the pros and cons of the no strike policy as to one specific occupation. 3. Do you agree with the no strike law of the state you have chosen? Why or why not. Be specific. 4. Remember to cite your references. Outside research may be necessary to fully respond to each question. • https://scholarship.law.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1532&context=faculty_publications • https://www.onlabor.org/overview-how-different-states-respond-to-public-sector-labor-unrest/ [review state by state of right to strike laws] • https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2012/09/25/public-strikes-explained-why-there-arent-more-of-them [Public strikes explained] • https://www.concreteconstruction.net/business/management/do-public-sector-workers-have-the-right-to-strike_o [arguments for and against] • https://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/state-employment-and-labor-laws/ [Labor Law Handbook – access to all state laws and federal statutes] 5. Initial comments to this discussion topic are due by midnight Saturday and you must substantively respond to at least TWO student's comments in this discussion topic no later than 10pm Tuesday. See Discussion Expectations for rules on discussion requirements.