Welcome to Unit 12: Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations! In this unit we will explore labor unions in the United States, the legislation surrounding their formation and operation, and the benefits they provide for employees. We will learn about how labor unions negotiate with organizations through collective bargaining, and how they affect organizations’ operations. We will discuss well known labor unions and the industries they operate within, including professional sports.
In order to successfully complete this unit, you’ll need to do the following:
- Read these Open Educational Resources (free to access):
- Unit 12.1: The Nature of Unions²³
- Unit 12.2: Collective Bargaining²³
- Unit 12.3: Administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement²³
- Unit 8.7: The Labor Relations Process²⁴
- Unit 8.8: Managing Grievances & Conflicts²⁴
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- Listen to our Unit 12 Lecture (embedded below), which builds on the resources above and will help inform the way you listen to and interpret the film below.
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- Complete our Unit 12 Assignment. You can find more details here.
As always, if you need more information, you can ask me a question. For information on due dates, check our Course Schedule.
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