3-3-0

The subject matter of industrial relations is the interdisciplinary study of people and their work. Through an integration of theory and practice, the objective of this course is for studetns to gain an initial ability to analyze, understand, and manage many of the major issues of the employment relationship in the contemporary workplace. Topics addressed include the following: the broad, legal economic social and historical context of industrial relations; the theory and practice of trade unions; unionization in the public sector; and labour and employment law.

Prerequisite: BHR 224 or POL214 or permission of instructor