Strikes and Their Economic Impact

Paper Summary:

This paper examines the need for cost consequence in order for a labor strike to be effective. The writer explores the Philadelphia city workers' strike of 1986 and compares it to the baseball strike of 1981 to illustrate which one was more effective. The writer argues that the baseball strike had more influence and pull because of the financial impact that it had on the national economy.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Strike
Worker's Strike
Baseball Strike
Final Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The baseball strike held a ripple effect power over the nation. When the players stopped playing the vendors who provided the food did not have anywhere to sell their product. They ceased ordering food or supplies from their vendors who in turn felt the financial impact and had to adjust their own production lines in recognition of the strike and its impact on the bottom line.
"There were also many revenue dollars lost that had already been spent in advertising for upcoming games. Local advertising attempts were wasted as were the nationally printed calendars and other items of interest that had to do with the game. The strike centered on the free agent issues of the profession. The owners had lost in court and in collective bargaining but still demanded that they hold the rights over their players when it came to the free agency draft."

Sample of Sources Used:

• AROUND THE NATION; Negotiations Break Off In Philadelphia Strike (Accessed 8-24-06) http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DEED71439F937A25754C0A960948260
• Philadelphia Seeking Court Order in Strike (Accessed 8-24-06)http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DE0DF1238F933A25754C0A960948260
• AROUND THE NATION; Talks Are Resumed In Philadelphia Strike (Accessed 8-24-06)http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DE0D8113FF93BA35754C0A960948260
• Parties Involved in Labor Relations(Accessed 8-24-06) http://law.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/labor-unions-strikes
• Baseball strike 1981(Accessed 8-24-06) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_baseball_strike

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