The Labor Relations Process

This comprehensive text gives students the latest information available on current research studies, issues and events in labour relations, integrating real-world examples and quotes from practitioners to bring the dynamics of the field to life for students. In-depth analyses of the complete relationship between management and labour are fully explored, including an examination of the rights and responsibilities of unions and management, the negotiation and administration of the labour agreement, the results of the labour relations process and collective bargaining issues as well as the labour relations process to different work arrangements. The text examines the labour movement from its inception to current and emerging trends, including such topics as unions, labour agreements, collective bargaining and labour relations in various business segments including government, white collar, non-traditional and foreign.