PDF | Labor Relations – Striking a Balance (5th Edition)

Labor Relations – Striking a Balance (5th Edition)

Format: PDF eTextbooks
ISBN-13: 978-1259412387
ISBN-10: 1259412385
Delivery: Instant Download
Authors: John Budd
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Labor relations are not just about negotiating thick contracts and work rules. Traditional labor relations textbooks are dominated by rich descriptions of the how, what, and where of the major labor relations processes – what’s missing is the WHY.  Labor relations processes and work rules are simply a means to more fundamental objectives. What are these objectives? Under what conditions are collectively bargained work rules a desirable or undesirable method for achieving these objectives? In the 21st century world of work, are there better ways of pursing these objectives? These are the central and engaging questions of labor relations – questions ignored by textbooks that narrowly focus on how the existing labor relations processes and detailed work rules operate in practice.

The labor relations system is in flux. Designing new policies, practices, and strategies that are effective hinges on a deep understanding of the employment relationship and the past, present, and future of labor relations.

Budd 5e replaces the tired paradigm of “labor relations equal detailed work rules” with the dynamic paradigm of “labor relations equal balancing workplace goals and rights.” This is not to say that the existing processes are unimportant. Labor law, union organizing, bargaining, dispute resolution, and contract administration are central topics that are thoroughly covered in the heart of the 5th edition using diverse historical and contemporary examples.