The Ethical Duties of the Union to its Members

overview: The Peterson v. Kennedy case study in this week’s instructional resources summarizes the injury grievance of James Peterson, an NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the mid- to late 1970s. The case, which involved terms in the player’s contract regarding physical injury, was heard in the United States
Court of Appeals in 1985. Download the document and focus specifically on the areas highlighted in yellow on pages 4 through 6.
Once you have a thorough understanding of the case, respond to the following questions:
1. What are the ethical duties that the union owes to its members?
2. What actions should the union take on Peterson’s behalf?