HRM845 - Industrial Relations

Subject Title
Industrial Relations

Subject Description
The subject will explore the nature of the industrial relations process. Considerable emphasis will be placed on negotiating and administering the collective agreement through to grievance arbitration.

Credit Status
One full credit.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the nature of collective agreements and their role in regulating the workplace environment.

2. Describe the process of preparing for and negotiating a collective agreement.

3. Recognize the issues and problems that most frequently arise concerning administration of the collective agreement.

4. Discuss the grievance arbitration process.

Cheating and Plagiarism
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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