2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BUSN 265 - Labor Relations
PREREQUISITES: BUSN 101 - Introduction to Business and BUSN 202 - Human Resource Management
PROGRAM: Business Administration
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014
The course examines labor history, major labor legislation, collective bargaining, grievance procedure/arbitration, wage issues and benefits packages. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in organized labor markets (manufacturing, skilled trades, transportation and logistics, etc…)
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Review the history (past, present, and future state) of the labor movement in this country and its impact on state and federal legislation.
- Evaluate labor relations from a global perspective.
- Demonstrate an understanding of grievance procedures.
- Differentiate between mediation and arbitration.
- Isolate and evaluate the myriad wage issues negotiated under collective bargaining (basic rates, escalators, differentials, overtime issues, two-tier systems, etc.).
- Identify and describe various economic benefit packages negotiated under collective bargaining (pensions/retirement plans, vacations/holidays, health insurance, etc.).
- Explain the various levels of union security, including shop agreements and right to work laws.
- Apply the principles/concepts of collective bargaining in a mock contract-negotiation exercise.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - History of the Labor Movement
Labor organizations
Key labor acts and legislation
Effects of Great Depression
Effects of World War II
Effects on society and politics
Current labor trends and globalization
Wage Issues
Determining the basic wage rate
Escalator clauses (COLAs)
Differentials
Overtime
Two-Tier wage systems
Contract Supplements
Pension and retirement plans
Vacations
Holidays
Health insurance plans
SUB plans
Institutional Issues
Forms of union security (shop agreements, Right to Work)
Wages and dues
ESOPs
QWL programs
Collective Bargaining and Negotiations
The bargaining process
Grievance procedure
Arbitration process and costs
Mediation and negotiation breakdown
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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