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Problem II (30 pts)
Born in Mexico, Jose Ramirez illegally entered the United States in 1988 and got a
job with Hoffman Plastic by showing false identification. In December 1988, the
United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum, and Plastic Workers of America AFL-CIO started a
union-organizing campaign at his production plant, and Ramirez supported the effort,
distributing authorization cards. In January 1989, Ramirez and others who had been
involved in the organizing were laid off. The National Labor Relations Board
(NLRB) found that Ramirez’s layoff violated the law because Hoffman was
attempting to “rid itself of known union supporters.”
In view of these facts, analyze the problem and justify your decision from a legal and
ethical standpoint by answering the following issues:
1. Is Ramirez, as an undocumented alien, entitled to collect back pay remedy?
Why or why not? Explain and Decide.
2. Who are the stakeholders in this case? What impact does your ruling have on
each of them? Discuss and explain.
3. Suppose Ramirez had been fired after reporting health or safety violations in
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