1) I chose the USW, United Steel Workers of America to research. I learned that they actually make many different types of glass, metals, and cement, develop paper and products made of paper, and mine for iron ore. They also create wind turbines for environment-friendly energy. I thought that was interesting because I usually only associate iron workers with skyscrapers, stadiums, etc. Of the many issues they listed on their site, I focused mainly on the trade, economy, and healthcare subjects they discussed. Their main issues with these topics are: trade practices with China and Indonesia that diminish American jobs, the gap between the rich and poor seems to grow continuously and they believe in establishing a strong middle class to maintain better socioeconomic equality, and they support the stance that healthcare is “a right, not a privilege,” therefore, the USW believes in universal coverage, cost control and comprehensive coverage. I agree with some stand points such as their views on the economy because I see the same thing is happening. However, the other stances, I’m not so sure. Healthcare is not available in all countries therefore I do believe in a way it is a privilege; however, with a job that can be dangerous such as this one, it should be considered more of a right.
2) I chose the UAN (United American Nurses) because it most closely associates with what career path I have chosen. They work towards protecting their healthcare, safety, and economic and general welfare of nurses. I think the goals they have for their interest group are very important, especially being a part of the medical field and being exposed to many dangerous situations.
3) I believe interest groups have a good amount of power right now. They are able to maintain equilibrium through protesting and rallying. I think that the line can be crossed if the needs have been met already but the groups keep pushing for more and more to be done.
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