LBS 3001 Introduction to Labor Studies (3)
History and development of the labor movement, with emphasis on uniondevelopment as a response to industrialization and technological change.Includes the structure and functioning of modern unions, the developmentof modern technology, the industrial working class, and the impact of therural-urban shift of labor.
LBS 3470 Labor Contract Administration (3)
Use of grievance procedure to administer a collective bargaining agreement. Identification, research, presentation and writing of grievance cases. Technical and legal role of union steward.
LBS 3943 Internship in Labor Studies (3)
Practical training and experience in various aspects of labor organization policies, practices, and procedures through placement with a local labor organization. Reports and papers required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
LBS 3949 Cooperative Education in Labor Studies (1-3)
One or two semesters of part or full-time work related to the major.Written reports and supervisor evaluations required. Prerequisite:Permissionof Labor Studies Program.
LBS 4101 Theories of the Labor Movement (3)
This course deals with theories which have attempted to explain theorigins, developments, and functioning of the labor movement.
LBS 4150 Contemporary Labor Issues (3)
Studies of contemporary labor issues selected from such areas ascollective bargaining, arbitration, mediation, legislation, regulative andadministrative law, employment discrimination, and union grievances.
LBS 4154 Workers and Diversity (3)
The theoretical debates surrounding the workforce participation of women and minorities as well as the historical position of these groups in the labor force are studied. Students explore social phenomena that contribute to the continuation of discriminatory practices and study and analyze the policies that attempt to address these issues. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
LBS 4210 Women and Work in the United States (3)
The role of women in the work force and in unions with historical,social, and economic emphasis.
LBS 4260 Union Leadership and Administration (3)
Administration of labor organizations; labor policies and practices;legal requirements and financial administration of unions. Prerequisite:LBS 3001.
LBS 4653 Labor Movements in Developing Countries (3)
The role that unions play in developing or recently developed countries; the relationship between economic development strategies and union structure/strategy; roles of unions in representing popular social sectors; special emphasis on Latin American and Asian Labor movements.
LBS 4401 Labor Contract Negotiations (3)
A comprehensive study of collective bargaining with emphasis upon theprivate sector. Included will be negotiations and scope of contracts,day-to-daycontract administration, and major bargaining issues.
LBS 4461 Labor Dispute Resolution (3)
Theory and practice of dispute resolution in industry arbitrationprocesses, grievances, mediation, fact-fining, and conciliation. Arbitration ofindustrial claims and disputes, commercial arbitration. Prerequisite: LBS 3001.
LBS 4501 Labor Law (3)
Studies the history and current functioning of labor law with specialemphasis upon the private sector.
LBS 4610 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Latin American Labor Relations (3)
A survey of the issues, techniques, and professional competencies required to effectively understand and contribute to furthering fluid and productive labor management relationships in the hemisphere.
LBS 4654 Comparative and International Labor Studies (3)
A study of labor issues from a comparative and internationalperspectivewith emphasis upon the impact of international perspective with emphasisupon the impact of international organizations on labor relations systemsand a comparison among major labor relations models.
LBS 4900 Directed Study in Labor Studies (3)
Supervised reading and/or field research and training.
LBS 4905/4930 Topics in Labor Studies (1-3)
Selected topics or themes in Labor Studies. The themes will vary fromsemester to semester. With a change in content, course may be repeated.
LBS 4949 Cooperative Education in Labor Studies (1-3)
One or two semesters of part or full-time work related to the major.Written reports and supervisor evaluations required. Prerequisite:Permissionof Labor Studies Program.
LBS 5155 Workplace Diversity (3)
Students examine theoretical debates surrounding workforce participation of women and minorities; historical position of these groups in labor force; social phenomena that contribute to discriminatory practices and development of policies to eliminate discriminatory practices.
LBS 5464 Labor Arbitration (3)
Study of labor dispute resolution and emphasis on grievances,fact-finding, and arbitration.
LBS 5930 Topics in Labor Studies (1-3)
Selected topics or themes in Labor Studies. Themes will vary from semester to semester. With a change in content, course may be repeated. May include field work. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
LBS 5467 Civil Mediation (3)
A comprehensive understanding of the field of civil mediation as well as the development of the practical skills to be a civil mediator. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5406 Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations (3)
A comprehensive study of major issues and themes in American collective bargaining. Includes origins of collective bargaining, labor law, unionization, contract negotiation, patterns in contract content, impact of external laws, public sector unions, grievance arbitration and interest arbitration. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5466 Family Mediation (3)
Provides a comprehensive understanding of conflict resolution, power and balances, emotional and psychological issues, negotiation techniques as well as the development of practical skills in the field of family mediation. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5485 Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution (3)
Survey of the major contemporary theories of organizational functioning and the management of conflict within and among organizations in a globalized world. Theories that center primarily within the fields of dispute resolution, sociology, and social interaction/group theory will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5465 Introduction to Mediation (3)
Examines the role of mediation in resolving civil, commercial, family, public, and workplace disputes. Incorporates mediation principles and skills, different approaches to mediation, and current research in mediation. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5507 Labor and Employment Law (3)
Familiarizes the student with the legal issues and rules regarding unionization of employees, the collective bargaining process, the relationship between the employee and his/her union, and the administration of collective bargaining agreements. Examines the legal framework within which collective bargaining occurs and also familiarizes students with additional issues of rights in employment. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5658 Labor Movements and Economic Development (3)
Relationships between union and economic development strategies in developing/recently developed countries; emphasis on social movement unionism and unions in Latin America and Asia. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
LBS 5931 Topics in the Philosophy and Methods of Conflict Research (3)
Provides an examination of the philosophy, methods, and research in the field of conflict resolution. The particular content and orientation of the course may vary according to the particular focus examined. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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