HRMT 4115

This is an introduction to the practice of Canadian labour and employee relations focusing specifically on collective agreement administration and support/preparation for collective bargaining. It will address practical applications and skills building in areas of: contract and statute interpretation; grievance handling and arbitration preparation; management of employee relations issues and the employer and union/employee relationship; and collective bargaining research, preparation and costing. There is an emphasis on building skills that will enable graduates to succeed in emerging practitioner roles and assist them in preparing for the CPHR certification including: forming and defending arguments, facilitating dispute resolution, conducting effective investigations, costing employer benefit and collective agreement matters, researching and presenting issues, especially briefings of senior staff.