Action paper
For this paper you will make an argument for how to improve the situation for workers, as it relates to the 2020/2021 context. Choose an issue that focuses on workers specifically, rather than something that is generally good for the economy (of course, your proposal could also be good for the economy– but it should be also tied directly to some subset of working people). This paper will be roughly 3 pages.
I prefer if you choose from one of the following because we have discussed them:
Minimum wage increase
Pro Act (unionization, Amazon as example)
Unemployment insurance
However, you may choose an alternative topic (sick leave, hazard pay, etc)– but I must approve it first (Ill ask for your thesis statement and an outline)
You will need to build your argument using evidence and examples. You will need to do some outside research on the topic, which you will cite using ASA style.
Paper format:
Paper title
Introduction. What is the issue and your proposed policy or action? Why should we care (see They Say/I Say chapter 7). This should be a hook, your thesis statement, and then a roadmap to the rest of the paper.
Details on the issue. Why is it a problem and who is impacted? Here you should provide some statistics and secondary sources.
Policy
What do you recommend as a policy? Be specific here. Who would it cover and how?
Analyze how the policy has worked elsewhere. Is there another US state that has it? Or perhaps another country? Or a case to show why it is useful? You must have at least one comparative case here (this is part of your evidence).
Discussion/conclusion
Identify and diffuse naysayer argument (see They Say/I Say Chapter 6). What are the strengths or limitations or your proposed action?
What would be necessary to get this policy or worker organizing to come to be, in your opinion?
Conclusion– paragraph that wraps up the paper. Bring us back to the why should we care.
Works cited
Other details
Titles and subtitles are important for giving readers sign posts. Think about the titles you choose.
You should have at least 3 citations for this paper. You may use articles from major newspapers (New York Times and the like)– but not opinion pieces. You may also use articles from major labor sites, which will be necessary if you are discussing worker organizing (In These Times, Labor Notes, Jacobin).
Save it as last name_actiondraft for first round and lastname_actionfinal for second submission
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