8. What are the most important differences between public- and private-sector collective bargaining?

1. (1 Point) A sample of soils was taken by using the sand cone method. The sample was placed inside a sealed jar and the total weight jar + sample was 3.08 lbs. The empty jar had weighted 0.75 lbs. before collecting the sample. After collecting the sample, the cone and the calibrated sand bottle were placed on the plate. The sand being used was calibrated in advance and it was determined its relative density was 2.55. The density of water is 62.4 lbs./ft3. The sand was allowed to fill the excavation hole as well as the plate and cone assembly, after which the valve was closed. The calibrated sand bottle weighted 6.25 lbs. before and 3.79 lbs. after being used. During calibration at the lab, it was found that the weight of sand left inside the cone and plate assembly was 0.51 lbs. Using the “Sand Cone test Form.pdf” file provided as a template complete all the necessary calculation to estimate the volume of the excavated hole. Remember that the density of sand can be calculated by multiplying its relative density by the density of water. Please document all your calculations below the given table.

2. (1 Point) Why are Organic soils unstable for foundation support? Please explain with enough detail for the different kinds of organic soil.

Walt, age 62, worked as an assembler for a private manufacturer and is a member of a bargaining unit represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). He has served as a shop steward for many years. Due to an increasing number of missing parts in its assembly area, the company installed hidden security cameras in that area, as well as the employee locker rooms, to identify the source of the loss. Employees are permitted to place their own locks on their lockers to safeguard their personal belongings during work. In order to avoid tipping off employees, the company did not notify employees or the IBT of the installation of the cameras. After it appeared from video recorded by a camera in the men’s locker room camera that Walt may have placed some parts in his locker, the company cut his personal lock off the locker and found parts like those that had been missing. Although Walt had maintained a clean disciplinary record for over twenty years, he was immediately terminated for theft. The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the company and the IBT makes no reference to the installation of security cameras in the workplace nor to the company’s ability to search employee lockers. The CBA does require that all terminations be based upon just cause, which is not defined. However, progressive discipline is specifically required before any termination may be imposed.

If the IBT filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board challenging only the company’s installation of the cameras and its search of Walt’s locker (not challenging Walt’s termination), what would be the likely basis for the charge? What issues should the IBT raise and WHY?

If the IBT filed a grievance on Walt’s behalf pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement challenging his termination, what would be the likely basis for the grievance? What issues should the IBT raise and WHY?

Please be very very detailed.

Since the beginning of 2020, the world is suffering from the pandemic. Due to Covid-19, the demand for surgical masks surges rapidly. Assuming firms that produce surgical masks only need machines that produce surgical masks and workers that operate the machines. What do you think would happen to the equilibrium wage and unemployment, if there is no quarantine in place? And if there is? Assuming we are talking about a small closed economy.

Question 5: Iris wants to save money to buy a new sailboat. • In 2010, Iris earns $20,000, and faces a marginal tax rate of 25 percent. • In 2015, Iris will earn $50,000, and face a marginal tax rate of 40 percent. • If she invests money from 2010 to 2015, she will earn interest totaling 50 percent of her initial investment. a. Explain the difference between a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and a tax free savings account (TFSA). b. Iris saves $4,000 of her before tax earnings in 2010. If she puts the money into an RRSP, how much can she consume in 2010? If she puts the money into a TFSA? c. How much interest will she earn in the five years from 2010 to 2015? d. In 2015, Iris withdraws the entire amount – principal plus interest – from her savings account. How much tax does she pay on the amount withdrawn from her savings account if it is an RRSP? What if the savings account is a TFSA (how much tax does she pay)? e. Which is the better investment strategy for Iris: putting money into an RRSP or a TFSA? Why?

The following data represents females' weights before and after pregnancy.

Weight Before Pregnancy, 114, 107, 123, 118, 136, 119, 127, 123, 129, 134, 134, 131, 132, 124, 134, 112, 122, 114, 109, 114, 116, 133, 129, 127, 128, 122, 134, 121, 122, 118, 126, 120, 118, 131, 124, 108, 127, 127, 129, 136

Weight After Pregnancy, 168, 161, 166, 157, 158, 166, 156, 157, 154, 153, 159, 158, 155, 164, 166, 157, 161, 166, 162, 148, 158, 165, 164, 159, 160, 154, 163, 169, 154, 150, 164, 160, 160, 157, 155, 163, 160, 162, 166, 157

a) Formulate the hypotheses that test whether or not the weights before and after pregnancy are the same

b) Test aforementioned hypotheses using R

For your answer please provide the following: R code to that you have used for testing, output of your test, and your reasoning and conclusions

1. Fun Toys Co. reported a per-share book value of $3.5, earnings per share (EPS)

of $2.3, and dividend per share (DPS) of 0.85 in its balance sheet on

December 31, 2010. In early 2011 analysts made the following forecasts for 2011~2015: EPS growth rate is 4.5%, and DPS growth rate is 2%. The required return for equity is 8.5% percent.

Case 1: If the residual earnings are zero after 2015, calculate the value per share at the end of 2010.

Case 2: If the residual earnings are at 2015 level for 2016 and beyond, calculate the continuing value at the end of 2015 and value per share at the end of 2010.

Case 3. If the residual earnings will grow at 4% per year for 2016 and beyond, calculate the continuing value at the end of 2015 and value per share at the end of 2010.

Calculate The total amount paid to employees for a certain period.Payroll

Breakin Away Company has three employees-a consultant, a computer programmer, and an administrator. The following payroll information is available for each employee:

For the current pay period, the computer programmer worked 60 hours and the administrator worked 50 hours. The federal income tax withheld for all three employees, who are single, can be determined by adding $356.90 to 28% of the difference between the employee's amount subject to withholding and $1,796.00. Assume further that the social security tax rate was 6%, the Medicare tax rate was 1.5%, and one withholding allowance is $70.

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3#Determine the The total earnings of an employee for a payroll period.gross pay and the Gross pay less payroll deductions; the amount the employer is obligated to pay the employee.net pay for each of the three employees for the current pay period. Assume the normal working hours in a week are 40 hours. If required, round your answers to two decimal places.