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.
PART I: INTRODUCTION:
Chapter 1: A Framework for Analyzing Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations
Chapter 2: The Historical Evolution of the U.S. Industrial Relations System
Chapter 3: The Legal Regulation of Unions and Collective Bargaining
Chapter 4: The Role of the Environment
PART II: THE STRATEGIC LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND STRUCTURES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Chapter 5: Management Strategies and Structures for Collective Bargaining
Chapter 6: Union Strategies and Structures for Representing Workers
PART III: THE FUNCTIONAL LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Chapter 7: Union Organizing and Bargaining Structures
Chapter 8: The Negotiations Process and Strikes
Chapter 9: Dispute Resolution Procedures
Chapter 10: Contract Terms and Employment Outcomes
PART IV: THE WORKPLACE LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Chapter 11: Administering the Employment Relationship
Chapter 12: Participatory Processes
PART V: SPECIAL TOPICS
Chapter 13: Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
Chapter 14: International and Comparative Industrial Relations
Chapter 15: The Future of U.S. Labor Policy and Industrial Relations
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Private Sector Mock Bargaining Exercise
Appendix B: Public Sector Mock Bargaining Exercise
Appendix C: Grievance Arbitration Exercises