Action paperFor 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 increasePro Act (unionization, Amazon as example)Unemployment insuranceHowever, you may choose an alternative topic (sick leave, hazard pay, etc)– but I must approve it first (I’ll 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 titleIntroduction. 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.PolicyWhat 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/conclusionIdentify 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 citedOther detailsTitles 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.
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