BUS 204 - Labor Relations
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: BUS 101
Description
This course aquaints students with the history and process of labor relations in the United States. The management of a collective bargaining agreement within the context of the environment in which they operate is examined. Students explore the collective bargaining process, grievances, strikes and the impact on the employee.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the terms, concepts and trends related to labor relations.
- Examine the negotiation and implementation of a collective bargaining agreement.
- Outline the steps in the formation of a union.
- Analyze the impact of legislation on labor relations.
- Assess the impact of the labor relation movement on current practices.
Listed Topics
- The history of the labor movement in the United States
- Legal/government influences
- The union formation process
- Collective bargaining process
- Grievances and arbitration
- Unionization and the human resource management process
- Union security
- Strikes and lockouts
- Labor arbitration
- Current issues and challenges
Reference Materials
Textbook, case studies/exercises and supplemental materials as needed
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/11/2022
Last Reviewed: 11/11/2022
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