An Introduction to Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations
3rd Edition
Published on 7. July 2003
Book
Hardback
512 pages
978-0-07-283700-1 (ISBN)
Description
Authored by a well-respected team in labor relations, this text covers key topics in industrial relations and collective bargaining using a unique conceptual framework based on the three levels of industrial relations activity (strategic, functional, and workplace). Two extensive, class-tested mock-bargaining exercises are included. International and comparative labor relations are both integrated throughout and receive full chapter treatment. The text extensively discusses recent reorganizations in the process and outcome of bargaining, including detailed treatment of the participatory process.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-283700-1 (9780072837001)
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Content
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION:1. A Framework for Analyzing Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations2. The Historical Evolution of the U.S. Industrial Relations System3. The Legal Regulation of Unions and Collective Bargaining4. The Role of the EnvironmentPART TWO: THE STRATEGIC LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND STRUCTURES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING5. Management Strategies and Structures for Collective Bargaining6. Union Strategies and Structures for Representing WorkersPART THREE: THE FUNCTIONAL LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS7. Union Organization and Bargaining Structures8. The Negotiations Process and Strikes9. Dispute Resolution Procedures10. Contract Terms and Employment OutcomesPART FOUR: THE WORKPLACE LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS11. Administering the Employment Relationship12. Participatory ProcessesPART FIVE: SPECIAL TOPICS13. Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector14. International and Comparative Industrial Relations15. The Future of U.S. Labor Policy and Industrial RelationsAppendix A: Private Sector Mock Bargaining Exercise Appendix B: Public Sector Mock Bargaining ExerciseAppendix C: Grievance Arbitration Exercises