HRM 637 - Unions and Collective Bargaining

This course will facilitate a basic understanding of labor relations. The objective of the course is to provide a broad overview of the general nature of the labor-management relationship, as it currently exists in the United States. It is a comprehensive introduction to unions and collective bargaining in the United States focusing on their organization and their representational, economic, and political activities. Includes coverage of historical development, labor law basics, and contemporary issues. This course will examine the legal framework in which collective bargaining takes place, including union organizational campaigns, negotiations for and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements, and the use of economic pressure. Formerly HRM 995.
Lecture
3 Credits