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Chapter 35: Labor-Market Issues - Unionism, Discrimination, and Immigration Lesson PlanChapter 35: Labor-Market Issues - Unionism, Discrimination, and Immigration Lesson Plan
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A discussion on American unions, employment discrimination, and collective bargaining transitions into a larger conversation about the workforce. A graph that details the amount of immigrants from various countries will surely get your class talking about American wages and labor policies.

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Grade
10th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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