Course Description

In a unionized environment, conflicts between employees and managers are addressed through negotiation, discussion, and interpretation of the collective agreement. This course introduces the fundamentals of the union-management relationship with an emphasis on the legal and practical framework in BC. Core topics include employment and labour legislation, the certification process, collective bargaining, interpretation of the collective agreement, and dispute resolution.

Note: This course has been replaced by CHRM270 Employee and Labour Relations in Canada for the Human Resources Management Certificate program.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Human Resources Management Certificate : Labour and Employment Relations Course (one required)