Authored by a well-respected team in labor relations, "An Introduction to Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations, 4/e" 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. No other textbook provides such a thorough treatment of international/global issues. Numerous examples are provided in the text and in boxes that include coverage on recent strikes, collective bargaining negotiations, and other contemporary collective bargaining events. The authors relate in a direct and clear fashion how concepts can be used to help understand current events.
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