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BHR 4350: Collective Bargaining

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BHR 4350: Collective Bargaining
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

An examination of 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. The course also covers the latest decisions and rulings, as well as analysis of what these changes mean in the workplace.

Outcomes

  1. Analyze the framework for collective bargaining and industrial relations.
  2. Apply union organizing strategies to various scenarios.
  3. Appraise the development and growth of national unions.
  4. Evaluate the implementation of the public employee contract.
  5. Evaluate required employee benefits under collective bargaining.
  6. Relate NLRB rulings to issues of job security, seniority, and a calculation of seniority.
  7. Interpret arbitration of statutory rights in union and non-union cases.
  8. Analyze the history of equal employment legislation addressing race, ethnicity, and gender.
  9. Examine progressive disciplinary procedures.
  10. Illustrate the steps of performing a job analysis.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Labor relations and collective bargaining: Private and public sectors (Rev: 10th ed.)

Publisher: Prentice Hall (2013)
Author: Carrell, M. R., & Heavrin, C.
ISBN: 978-0-13-273001-3
* 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 AU Bookstore at [email protected]