HRMN 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 labour relations environment, the legal framework that affects labour 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 labour relations.