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Question: Angel is the new hire in the production department of SM. Angel's immediate supervisor spent only a short time with her before turning her over to Lucy, an experienced production supervisor, for training. After they had talked for a short time, Lucy asked, "Have you given any thought to joining our union? You'll like all of our members." Angel had not considered this. Moreover, she had never associated with union members, and her parents had never been members either. At her High School, her teachers had never really talked about unions. The fact that this union operated as an open shop meant nothing to her. Angel replied, "I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not." The day progressed much the same way, with several people asking Angel the same question. They were all friendly, but there seemed to be a barrier that separated Angel from the other workers. One worker looked Angel right in the eyes and said, "You're going to join, aren't you?" Angel still did not know, but she was beginning to lean in that direction. After the end of her shift, Angel went to the washroom. Just as she entered, Stela, the union head, also walked in. After they exchanged greetings, Stela said, "I hear that you're not sure about joining our union. You, and everyone else, reap the benefits of the work we've done in the past. It doesn't seem fair for you to be rewarded for what others have done. Tell you what, why don't you join us down at the union hall tonight? We'll discuss it more then." Angel nodded yes and finished cleaning up. "That might be fun," she thought.

1. What are the benefits that might Angel received if she agrees to join the Union.

2. In your opinion what can be done by the Mary to avoid to join the trade union.