You Are a Union Officer at a Small Manufacturing Company

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Essay

You are a union officer at a small manufacturing company. The employer wants to establish a requirement that all employees who work in shipping and receiving be at least 5'10" tall. Explain how you could challenge this requirement.

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Definitions:

Prima Facie Duty

A duty that is apparent and obligatory until proven otherwise, often used in ethical discussions to describe actions that appear morally necessary at first glance.

Sentient Being

An entity that has the capacity to experience feelings and sensations, such as pain and pleasure.

Well-Being

A state of comfort, health, or happiness that individuals or groups experience.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, as defined by the World Health Organization.