In this course, students examine the different aspects of union–management relations focusing on the Canadian experience. Topics include the characteristics of the Canadian labor relations environment, the legal framework that affects labor relations and workplaces; the history, origin and structure of unions in Canada; union organizing and union philosophy; collective bargaining; strikes and lockouts; third-party interventions; and dispute resolution methods. Through applied learning activities and assessments, students will be able to, understand, critically analyze and apply collective bargaining processes and dispute resolution methods. Students will also be introduced to Indigenous perspectives on work and unionization and comparisons to international labor relations. Prerequisites: HRMN 2821 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of HRMN 3840, HRMN 3841 and BBUS 3840.
In this course, students examine the different aspects of union–management relations focusing on the Canadian experience. Topics include the characteristics of the Canadian labor relations environment, the legal framework that affects labor relations and workplaces; the history, origin and structure of unions in Canada; union organizing and union philosophy; collective bargaining; strikes and lockouts; third-party interventions; and dispute resolution methods. Through applied learning activities and assessments, students will be able to, understand, critically analyze and apply collective bargaining processes and dispute resolution methods. Students will also be introduced to Indigenous perspectives on work and unionization and comparisons to international labor relations. Prerequisites: HRMN 2821 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of HRMN 3840, HRMN 3841 and BBUS 3840.
