Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: Private and Public Sectors, Pearson New International Edition
Michael Carrell; Christina HeavrinSinopsis ebook
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Private and Public Sectors provides a comprehensive guide to industrial relations labor unions and the collective bargaining process across both the private and public sectors The book merges theory with practical application the history of labor law and real world case studies to prepare readers for the challenges within this field The content balancedly addresses the legal economic social and managerial perspectives of industrial relations Key topics covered include an in depth review of the history of the labor movement and the legal frameworks governing worker rights such as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 It offers detailed explanations of union organizing processes ranging from campaigns and elections to recognition by the National Labor Relations Board NLRB A significant portion of the text focuses on the models strategies tactics and negotiation processes used by management and employee representatives to reach agreements on wages benefits and working conditions Furthermore it provides guidance on the administration and implementation of these collective bargaining agreements after they are signed including grievance procedures and dispute resolution mechanisms The book uniquely analyzes the major similarities and differences in labor relations between the private and public sectors encompassing the impact of governmental statutes and the unique political environment of public employment It concludes by covering contemporary issues and the effects of technology globalization and demographic shifts on modern industrial relations Overall this text serves as an essential resource for students practitioners and policymakers seeking to understand the complex dynamics of labor relations and collective bargaining