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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 ONE: INTRODUCTION:

1. A Framework for Analyzing Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations

2. The Historical Evolution of the U.S. Industrial Relations System

3. The Legal Regulation of Unions and Collective Bargaining

4. The Role of the Environment

PART TWO: THE STRATEGIC LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND STRUCTURES FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

5. Management Strategies and Structures for Collective Bargaining

6. Union Strategies and Structures for Representing Workers

PART THREE: THE FUNCTIONAL LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

7. Union Organization and Bargaining Structures

8. The Negotiations Process and Strikes

9. Dispute Resolution Procedures

10. Contract Terms and Employment Outcomes

PART FOUR: THE WORKPLACE LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

11. Administering the Employment Relationship

12. Participatory Processes

PART FIVE: SPECIAL TOPICS

13. Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector

14. International and Comparative Industrial Relations

15. The Future of U.S. Labor Policy and Industrial Relations

Appendix A: Private Sector Mock Bargaining Exercise

Appendix B: Public Sector Mock Bargaining Exercise

Appendix C: Grievance Arbitration Exercises