Principles of Labor-Management Relations

Catalog description

This survey course covers theoretical, historical, and legal background necessary for understanding current public policy and contemporary issues in labor-management relations (Labor and Employment Relations). Topics include: labor history, union organizing, internal union structure, collective bargaining, strikes, grievances and contract administration, and wage and benefits issues in the context of union contracts. Private-sector variations in bargaining structure, public-sector labor relations, and comparative labor-management relations are also covered. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ACC 221 , ACC 222 , BLAW 205 , ECO 110 , ECO 120 , ENG 110 , MTH 160 or MTH 175 or MTH 207 , and STAT 145 or STAT 245 ; or a public administration major or business administration minor. 54 credits earned. Offered Occasionally.