This course is designed to expose the student to labor-management relationship dynamics. The traditional topics of labor history, law, organizing, collective bargaining, contract administration, impasse, grievance, and arbitration are dealt with in depth. The course also explores contemporary issues, such as white collar unionism, changing trends in bargaining, union/management cooperation, union survival and others. The course is designed to appeal to practitioners from labor and management, and anyone else with an interest in the field.
Prerequisites