The following courses are offered for graduate credit. For interpretation of numbering system, signs and abbreviations, see University Courses.
Federal and provincial regulation of union organizing, collective bargaining and union contract administration in the private sector. Content, administration and judicial interpretation of labor relations legislation in the United States, Mexico, and the Canadian province of Ontario. (Y)
Role of organized labor in American politics. Historical background, including rise of the UAW and its role in Detroit and Michigan politics. Recent declines; future of organized labor as a force in American politics. (B)
Prereq: graduate standing. History, present functionings, problems and current controversies surrounding public sector unions. (B)
Federal and state legislation affecting employee-employer relations: discrimination, pension, occupational safety and health, fair labor standards. Implementation of these policies, effect on worker-manager relations: Canada, Mexico, United States. Required core course. (S)
Various topics to be offered on a limited basis to meet needs of students with special interests not covered by regular course offerings.
(I)
Prereq: enrollment in MAIR and consent of director. Active involvement in industrial relations duties for an employer, union, government agency, or industrial relations professional; apprenticeship to a labor arbitrator; or other appropriate opportunity for industrial relations experience. At least eight hours per week; may be paid or unpaid.
(T)
Prereq: four MAIR core courses or consent of instructor. Collective bargaining, current and future directions; emphasis on joint union-management approach to developing programs improving the quality of work life through workers' involvement in the decision-making process; examination of practical procedures to initiate and implement such programs. (F)
Prereq: MAIR course in relevant field; prior approval of MAIR director for topic and instructor. Intensive study of significant industrial relations topic against background of more general course work. Preparation of term paper required. (T)
Prereq: enrollment in MAIR; completion of 24 credits in MAIR program; consent of adviser. Plan B alternative to a three-credit elective course. Opportunity for intensive research and writing experience on relevant subject matter. (T)
Prereq: MGT 7640, MGT 7750. Industrial relations and human resource management from an international perspective. Topics include: international investment, industrial relations strategies of U.S. multinationals, international relations systems in North America, Western Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. (I)
Prereq: completion of all core courses; must be taken as part of last nine credits in MAIR program. Analysis on micro (game theory) and macro (planning) levels; integration of skills; student teams work as consultants for client organization on strategic labor or human resource problem. (Y)