MG 268 - Collective Bargining and Labor Relations

3 Credit Hours
Lecture Hrs. 3

This course surveys both historical and legal frameworks of the labor movement in the United States and West Virginia. An analysis of traditional labor laws, NLRB law, state laws, and the impact of court decisions related to management will be presented. The student will learn historical perspective of the origins which impact union organizing, causes, and goals of the labor movements, union structure and behavior, and the impact on production. An introduction to the principles, practice, and processes of negotiations as requisite management skill for front-line supervisors, subordinates, peers, clients, and customers will be presented. Discussions will be presented regarding the preparation and planning for negotiation, the strategies and tactics of negotiation, issues regarding both distributive and integrative bargaining, and ethics in negotiation. Upon completion of this course the students will have an in-depth understanding of collective bargaining concepts applicable in today’s commercial enterprise. The role of the manager related to strikes, labor negotiations, administration and enforcement of labor contracts, the grievance process, and arbitration will be explored. Labor and management approaches to solving employment disputes, avoiding grievances, and applying collective bargaining contracts in the work setting, labor rules and regulations, and means to implement new standards in the workplace will be discussed. Effects of laws on individuals, employees, the industry, the community, and the nation will be presented.
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