BHR 4350

Description

Examines the historical and legal basis for labor relations and collective bargaining in the United States. Changes in the application of labor laws due to court decisions, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rulings, and changes in the environment of union and management relations are covered throughout the course. Includes the latest decisions and rulings, as well as analysis of what these changes mean in the workplace.

Objectives

1. Discuss the framework for analyzing collective bargaining and industrial relations.
2. Appraise the development and growth of national unions.
3. Determine the challenges of companies in the global market.
4. Interpret bargaining unit determination in the public sector.
5. Apply union organizing strategies to various scenarios.
6. Distinguish negotiating a collective bargaining agreement in public sector from the private sector.
7. Explain the four most commonly used methods of costing union wage provisions.
8. Evaluate required benefits under collective bargaining.
9. Explain job security, seniority, and the calculation of seniority.
10. Discuss the implementation of the public employee contract.
11. Recommend disciplinary procedures and types of grievance mediation techniques.
12. Interpret arbitration of statutory rights in union and non-union cases.
13. Analyze and discuss civil rights legislation, women, and equal employment opportunity.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu