BUS 204 - Labor Relations
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: BUS 101
Description
This course is an analysis of collective bargaining as well as the causes and possible solutions to conflict between management and labor. The course includes the following topics: wages, pensions, working conditions, safety and union recognitions, wage and salary administration practices, recruitment, training programs and procedures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Examine the evolution of U.S. labor relations.
- Apply labor terminology in classroom discussions as it relates to current events locally, nationally and internationally.
- Analyze the impact of the most significant pieces of labor-related legislation on the work environment.
- Assess methods of recruitment and the selection of personnel.
- Evaluate actual labor relation cases.
Listed Topics
- The Historical Framework
- The Legal Framework
- Union Behavior: Structure, Government and Operation
- Overview of Collective Bargaining
- Grievances and Arbitration
- Wage issues under Collective Bargaining
- Economic Supplements under Collective Bargaining
- Institutional issues under Collective Bargaining
- Administrative Issues under Collective Bargaining
Reference Materials
Textbook, Case Studies, Internet, Exercises, Supplements.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/11/2009
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