Labor Relations

by John Fossum, Fossum John

Overview

Labor Relations: Development, Structure, Process by John Fossum presents the history and development of labor relations, bargaining structures and issues, and the process of negotiations and contract administration. The 12th edition addresses the increasing importance of health care costs, access, legislation, and regulation. Fossum explores the structure and internal politics of union organizations, union organizing and union avoidance, while reflecting and balancing the viewpoints of both labor and management, including economic, institutional, and behavioral perspectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780073530239
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc.
Publication date:	07/07/2008
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

John Fossum received his PhD from Michigan State University. He is an established author in the labor relations/personnel area. He is currently a full professor and the director of the Industrial Relations Center at the University of Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Chapter 2: The Evolution of American LaborChapter 4: Union Structure and GovernmentChapter 6: Union Organizing CampaignsChapter 8: The Environment for BargainingChapter 10: Nonwage Issues in BargainingChapter 12: Impasses and Their ResolutionChapter 14: Contract AdministrationChapter 16: Public Sector Labor RelationsChapter 17: A Survey of Labor Relations in Market Economies