Task
Task #1
Download 4.03 Wages and Me. Use the following resources from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics to complete this assignment:
- National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates United States (BLS)
- State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (BLS)
Submit your completed work to the 4.03 Wages and Me Dropbox.
Task #2
Download 4.03 Pullman Strike. Use the following resources to complete this assignment:
- The Pullman Strike, Chicago, 1894 (The Kansas Heritage Group)
- The Pullman Strike (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
- The Pullmans Palace Car Company (Mid-Continent Railway Museum)
Submit your completed work to the 4.03 Pullman Strike Dropbox.
Task #3
First, review the article An Overview of Economic, Social, and Demographic Trends Affecting the U.S. Labor Market that you read earlier in the lesson. The article provides evidence of gaps between certain groups within the labor market.
Next, go to the 4.03 Race and Labor Discussion and write a post discussing the factors that can be attributed to these gaps, including the gaps between genders and racial / ethnic groups. Consider whether or not discrimination is the main cause, or if the data is too aggregated to make that determination.
After posting an original thread, read over your classmates' posts. Write thoughtful responses to at least two of your peers.
When participating in an online discussion, you should use formal, standard English and obey all conventions of punctuation and spelling. Avoid abbreviations or symbols used in texting, messaging, or informal conversation.
You will be graded according to the 4.03 Race and Labor Discussion Scoring Guide.
Task #4
Go to the Quizzes area and complete the 4.03 The Labor Market Quiz.