...Millions of people tune in every Sunday to watch the National Footbal League (NFL). Regular-season games averaged 17.9 million viewers, the biggest total since 1989. NFL games break television ratings weekly and the sport has never been more popular. Many people across the U.S. support their favorite teams by buying their favorite teams merchandise, buying tickets for the games, and watching them on television. It seems the NFL just keeps on getting bigger. Now there is talk that there might not be a 2011 season, and there is only one question on all the fans minds, “WHY?”. The NFL owners can not come to agreement with the players and the union representing them on the collective bargaining. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary collective bargaining is a negotiation between an employer and a labor union usually on wages, hours, and working conditions. The NFL and the NFL players’ Association are currently in negotiations to resolve their differences over the collective bargaining. The NFL’s collective bargaining expires on March 4th of 2011. If these two parties don’t come to agreement it will cause the lockout and no 2011 football season. The first issue of the bargaining is money. The NFL approximately makes $9 billion in revenues annually, and there is a massive disagreement on how the money should be dispersed. Out of the $9 billion $1billion is shaved off the top and given to the owners. With the $8 billion left, 51% of it is given to the players. The owners are...
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...The Negotiations of the 2011 NFL Lockout MSM 9019-Emmanuel College Joshua Rosenbaum December 14, 2011 The National Football League (NFL) with the highest revenue, income, and value is considered the leader in the American professional sports business. The last NFL work stoppage occurred in 1987 and the NFL has continued to gain in popularity since while the three other major sports have all experienced work stoppages since that time. The 1987 work stoppage resulted in the players striking for twenty-four days and replacement players being used. After this strike and union decertification the NFL entered a new era of collective bargaining between the NFL owners and athletes in 1993. Both parties agreed to enter into a new collective bargaining agreement outlining the wage scale and rights of both parties involved. This agreement had been extended five times since 1993 but it was May 20, 2008 where the NFL owners voted unanimously to opt of their collective bargaining agreement, which without action would expire March 3, 2011. There were several issues that caused the lockout, but for the owners the largest issue involved the revenue. The issue of revenue was a difficult one for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) to address since 31 out of the 32 teams were private entities and did not have to show the union their books. However, one team the Green Bay Packers are publically owned and therefore the union was able...
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...NFL Referee Lockout Gerardo Coronado Professor Hinderacker Negotiation The NFL (National Football League) has currently locked-out the NFL Referees’ Association from officiating football games until they can negotiate and agree on a new collective bargaining agreement. The dispute is of course concerning money and both parties wanting more than their fair share of the pie. Both parties are and have not been able to see eye to eye, which is making the negotiations even tougher. This paper will provide a brief background of the dispute and will also analyze the negotiation from each participant’s side over the span of the ongoing ten-month negotiation. The NFL Referees’ Association attempted to contact the NFL in March of 2010 to begin negotiations, but the NFL offices never responded to those attempts. Negotiations between both parties officially began in October of 2011. Seven months before the Referees’ collective bargaining agreement expired on May 31st 2012. Negotiations between the two groups are currently still at a stand still. According to Mike Arnold, the lead negotiator for the NFL Referees’ Association, “their (NFL’s) view seems to be, ‘if this thing’s going to settle, it’s going to settle on our terms’”(Waldron). Arnold also stated, “They locked us out. We’ve been serious, made major concessions, and have been willing to negotiate. But all they’ve told us is to take it or leave it.” He also added, “It takes two sides to negotiate. We’re prepared, we’re ready...
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...Anass Ribeiro Lab Prelab Background: Pickling is the process of preserving food by anaerobic fermentation in brine (a solution of salt in water) to produce lactic acid, or marinating and storing it in an acid solution, usually vinegar (acetic acid). This process is used in order to preserve perishing foods for long periods of time and is also intended to add a more salty and sour taste to the food. The dills are covered in certain acids which are used to help preserve the food for months. The many varieties of pickled and fermented foods are classified by ingredients and its method of preparation. Regular dill pickles and sauerkraut are fermented and cured for about 3 weeks. Refrigerator dills are fermented for about 1 week. During curing, colors and flavors change and acidity increases. Fresh-pack or quick-process pickles are not fermented; some are brined several hours or overnight, then drained and covered with vinegar and seasonings. Fruit pickles usually are prepared by heating fruit in seasoned syrup acidified with either lemon juice or vinegar. Relishes are made from chopped fruits and vegetables that are cooked with seasonings and vinegar. Other methods of food preservation that involve using acids to preserve foods are canning foods and sealing food, refrigerating, and also boiling as well. There are many safety precautions that are very important when it comes to food processing. The process of pickling involves working with different acids at different levels which...
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...Moral Capitalism in the NFL lockout When it comes to fights over money, neither pro-football players nor owners are easy to root for. The owners are rich enough to begin with, and the players, though they take part in a violent game that risks their long-term health, are compensated handsomely. To further complicate the legal struggles of billionaires vs. millionaires; both players and owners are competing for human capital by trying to capture the loyalty of the fans. They do this fully aware that the $9 billion dollars they are wrangling over comes from the fans. The same Fans who attend games, buy jerseys, and sit-through television ads. Do this with the expectation that everyone plays by the same rules, and that the game they love, will be back next year. “For many years, the collectively bargained system—which has given the players union enhanced free agency and capped the amount that owners spend on salaries—has worked enormously well for the NFL, for NFL players, and for NFL fans.” Goodell’s first argument is clear, that the status quo has worked out “enormously well” for every party involved. Unfortunately this argument is problematic, given that it was actually the NFL whom decided to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). In 2008 the Owners voted unanimously to exit the CBA after the 2010 season, even though the 2006 extension would have been valid through the 2012 season. The Owners shortened the deal by two years because they believed the players...
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...Union issues The amount of guests who visit the theme park has increased steadily for the past five years. It is becoming more difficult to empty the park of guests within the allotted time, and many employees feel like they are being forced to work extra hours. Employees from other sections of the park are “clocking out” and continue working, but for free. You have been trying to encourage your employees to do the same. Your HR team is feeling pressure from your employees to fix this problem, as they are refusing to work for free and are now threatening to strike or walk out even if there are customers in the park. How will you deal with this problem? I would deal with this problem by telling managers that letting their employees out on time is critical. No matter what, an employee should be compensated for every minute that they are working. If an employee continues to work after their scheduled time, they will continue to be compensated. Managers will be held accountable for making sure employees are leaving on time. It is critical to avoid excessive amounts of overtime as this is can take a large toll on budgeting. It is cheaper to hire new employees than it is to pay excessive overtime. I would look into how many extra hours these employees are working and figure out how many new employees will need to be hired in order to allow people to get out on time and still stay within budget. This will help smooth the closing process out. How will you handle the difference...
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...The Effects of Labor Unions Article Summary The article I have chosen for the case study is titled “California’s Oranges are Rotting on the Docks”. This article focuses on the efforts of the International Longshore Workers Union to reach an agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association. Negotiations between the two organizations have been proceeding for several months now, since July 2014. The two groups are attempting to iron out details for about 13,500 port workers to increase salaries, improve healthcare, and pension plans. These 13,500 workers span across the pacific coast, covering about 29 ports which serve as primary shipping ports between the United States and Asia. 70% of the United States’ imports and exports with Asia are serviced using the affected ports. The article notes that since negotiations begin, workers have gone on strike, cutting down the amount of hours worked each week. This cut back in labor has caused delays at the ports reducing the amount of goods being imported and exported. Produce has been rotting in shipping containers, meat is being held in freezers, and auto makers are not receiving needed parts. This strike has trickled down, affecting a number of different industries, which have all had to reduce production. Some firms have begun to seek alternative shipping methods, but none are as cost effective as using the Maersk ships carrying 18,000 shipping containers. (www.cnn.money.com) This article focused on a number of concepts...
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...Lanka Fashions Leather Products Company has been running a profitable business for the past several years. At the beginning there was no trade union for the company but about six months ago the workers of the company has formed a branch union of a registered trade union sponsored by a political party with radical views. after the formation of the union they requested several opportunities to meet the management to discuss about factors affecting the member attached to the company. however the management has turned a blind eye to the request made by the union to give an opportunity to discuss the matters. The union informed the management in writing that in the event management failing to grant an opportunity to discuss the matters effecting within 14 days the union will be compelled to resort to strike action. As there was no response from the management they extended there mandatory period for a further period of two weeks. Management continued to be indifferent towards the union's request, and the union ultimately launched a strike. the union had a membership of nearly 75% of the total workforce of the company and almost 70% of the membership joined the strike. Even after the commencement of the strike the management refrained from having an dialogue with the union. Two weeks after the commencement of the strike the management wrote to all the strikers individually by registered post to their home address that they would be treated has having vacated the position if they...
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...Summary Of The Case Study Lanka Fashions Leather Products Company has been running a profitable business for the past several years. At the beginning there was no trade union for the company but about six months ago the workers of the company has formed a branch union of a registered trade union sponsored by a political party with radical views. After the formation of the union they requested several opportunities to meet the management to discuss about factors affecting the member attached to the company. However the management has turned a blind eye to the request made by the union to give an opportunity to discuss the matters. The union informed the management in writing that in the event management failing to grant an opportunity to discuss the matters affecting within 14 days the union will be compelled to resort to strike action. As there was no response from the management they extended their mandatory period for a further period of two weeks. Management continued to be indifferent towards the union's request, and the union ultimately launched a strike. The union had a membership of nearly 75% of the total workforce of the company and almost 70% of the membership joined the strike. Even after the commencement of the strike the management refrained from having an dialogue with the union. Two weeks after the commencement of the strike the management wrote to all the strikers individually by registered post to their home address that they would be treated has having vacated...
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...crowded pizza market Papa John’s has always stressed a higher-end product by touting their ingredients that results in a superior pizza. The company’s strengths include the aforementioned quality ingredients, as well as an internal commitment to their employees by offering industry leading training programs aimed at providing the same consistent service to their customers. They also have an innovative marketing plan that reaches across the United States, specifically targeted for each location where the store has a location. They have also begun partnership with the National Football League and Pepsi to increase their presence during the 2013 football season through in-game promotions and social media activations (Papa John's Tops NFL Alliance With NFL Network 'Thursday Night Football' Campaign , 2013). The biggest strategy advantage Papa John’s has over their competition is the small amount of capital needed to invest in store location. Each space is designed for only carry out orders cutting overhead that may exist in a larger building. The smaller space also allows for an efficient process while making their product. Their weaknesses include a lack of locations to compete with the larger players in the industry. While they have added more menu items in recent years, Papa John’s menu lacks some of the additional offerings available at national pizza companies, as well as local and...
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...Organizational Structure MGT 230 John Jones James Baliey October 6, 2015 The NFL in its entirety is a very complex organization with each team consisting of its own organizational structure. Each team of the NFL is a franchise, the bought a license from the NFL in order to play under the rules and regulations of the league. Each team then gains the perks of being broadcast through the networks contracted by the NFL. The league is also split into two conferences, each with four different divisions based on region: north, south, east, and west. The two conferences stem from a merger of the NFL and AFL that was announced in 1966. . The Constitution and Bylaws of the NFL, as they are today, were set in place in 1970 after the AFL and NFL merged. However, these rules can be amended each year at an annual meeting with a three-fourths vote from the member clubs, or teams. The highest executive in the NFL is the Commissioner, and has the most power within the league. The Commissioner, currently Roger Goodell, has oversight over the entire league as the principal executive officer. Rather than a board of directors, Goodell has final authority in the way the league functions. The voting requirements and procedures for the selection of or successor to the office of Commissioner are determined by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members, or teams, of the league. The group which casts the vote is known as the Executive Committee consisting of one individual to represent each...
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...There’s a burly line between video games and simulations but there are key differences. First off video games are made with entertainment in mind and simulations are made mostly for training. The military has been using simulations to train soldiers for a while and now they are using video games to train soldiers. They are quickly changing the way the Army trains and “On the upside, specialized games and simulators have become cheap and effective virtual training grounds that supplement the usual physical drills.”(Jeremy Hsu 2010). Another key difference is that simulations tend to be more realistic then videogames. The surgery video game Trauma Center for the Wii has graphics that are cartoons like and uses a controller, while the company ENT Simulation Technologies Ltd has an ultra-realistic simulator “The simulator uses a haptic arm, a 3d visor mounted on a stand, and a computer to closely mimic an actual surgical procedure”( ENT SimTech 2010). There are more differences but now I will discuss some video games that are a close to being simulators. Proflight Simulator is a video game that you can play online with others but learn how to fly at the same. It has realistic graphics, real time maps, many different planes to fly and many challenges to complete. I downloaded the demo and it was I was playing a video game instead training a simulator. Another video game that comes to mind is Nintedogs + Cats for the Nintendo DS. First you to choose between a puppy or kitten and...
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...myself. I’ve set high standards. Standards for which I have always held myself accountable for. My thought process doesn’t allow me to focus on current or past situations, but instead how I will evolve into the Man which I aspire to be. What time is it? 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2013. Its possibly the best time of the year, football season. The weekends couldn’t get any better than this. A legitimate reason to keep myself indoors. As the sun begins to go down, I start to prep myself for my daily routine as I get ready to head out to the gym, no better way to cap off a long tiring day. Where am I? My home in Miami Gardens, FL, my fortress of solitude. Sitting in front of my TV, catching highlights and newscast from Sports Center and the NFL Network. Anytime now, I should find myself heading out the front door as I get ready to make my way to the gym. What surrounds me? Walls which should have been painted months ago. My high school diploma and my Associates Degree from Miami Dade, a constant reminder that there is still work to be done. I think I somewhat become infatuated and addicted to those things. Right under that, there’s a box of condoms which I keep next to my bed. Somehow, those things have saved me a lot of money and headaches over the years. What are the given circumstances? Well I just started up my own Personal Training Company. The last few months, I’ve been dealing with building the company, while also making time to focus on my Modeling career. Photo-shoots...
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...advertisements, being examples of these, are visually satisfying reality altering objects that are finding their way into households across the globe more and more each day via internet and cable television. The reason for this I believe is the diversity of the game developers today. They are targeting audiences of all ages, races, genders, and so much more when they produce and create their games. Electronic Arts is an American game publisher and developer that has perfected over 30 years the art by creating a thriving company basing all of its games off the targeted audience, providing immersing gameplay, as well as the means to get the games out and into the world. This will be my criteria for the 3 game advertisements; Battlefield 3, Madden NFL 25, and Create developed by EA that I will be evaluating. Battlefield 3; a first person shooter produced by Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment also known as “DICE” portrays large scale military firefights and battles, electrifying story mode gameplay, all the while being enhanced by the technological leaps in graphic design. All three of these things can meet the criteria of targeted audiences and the immersing gameplay. Just by watching the very brief launch trailer for the game it is clear that the target audience is young adult males, even more respectfully retired and active duty military. As a former active duty service member, I understand that veterans sometimes feel that rush of adrenaline by firing an M240 Bravo machine gun...
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...November 8, 2013 Account: Phone Number: Security Code: Service At 8351 10 066 0538261 (864) 303-7777 1860 317 SASSAFRAS DR EASLEY SC 29642-8266 Charter News Important Information About Your Music Choice Channels - On or after December 10, 2013, Music Choice (channel numbers 903-948) will be making several changes to its lineup. New channels will be added including Teen MC, Pop Rhythmic, Pop Country and Y2K. The following channels will have name changes: Retro Rock to Rock Hits, True Country to Country Hits and Dance/Electronica to Dance/EDM. Classic Alternative, Romances, Classical Masterpiece and Stage & Screen will be dropped from the lineup. All Music Choice channels will still be found on channels 903-948. For a complete listing of your Music Choice channel lineup, go to charter.com after December 10, 2013. _________________________ Important Channel Information - On or after December 17, 2013 the following network(s) will be removed from the Charter lineup as a result of the network going dark by the end of December: SOAPnet on Expanded Basic Digital Channel 158, G4 on Expanded Basic Digital Channel 82 and 143, G4 HD on Expanded Basic HD Channel 841 _________________________ Contact Us visit us at www.charter.com or call 1-888-GET-CHARTER (1-888-438-2427) Summary Service from 11/18/13 through 12/17/13 details on following pages Previous Balance Payments Received -Thank You! Remaining Balance Charter TV ® Charter Internet ® One-Time Charges Taxes, Fees...
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