Labor Relations Law In The Public Sector

Textbook cum reference book comprising cases, decisions, (jurisprudence) and commentaries on labour legislation concerning public sector labour relations in Canada - covers public servant and civil servant civil rights, trade unionization, collective bargaining, bargaining agent selection, bargaining unit determination, interest and rights dispute settlement, arbitration, conciliation, right to strike, lockout, grievances, discipline, etc., and provides comparisons with the private sector and USA. References.

Since publication of the fourth edition of Labor Relations in the Public Sector, public sector unions have encountered strong headwinds in many parts of the U.S. Membership is falling in some jurisdictions, public opinion has shifted against the unions, and political forces are leaning against them. Retaining the structure that made the previous editions so popular, this fifth edition incorporates a complete round of updates, particularly sections on recent trends in membership figures, new legislation, and new politics as they influence bargaining rights. See What’s New in the Fifth Edition: Up to date examination and analysis of public sector labor relations and collective bargaining Important changes in the public labor relations and unionization landscape Updated analysis of the financial and human resource outcomes of collective bargaining in the public sector Collective bargaining institutions and processes in government Completely updated in terms of the scholarly and professional literature and relevant events, the new edition identifies and explains the implications of the new collective bargaining environment, including financial and human resource management issues and outcomes. As in previous editions, collective bargaining and labor relations are addressed at all levels of government, with comparisons to the private and nonprofit sectors. Designed to be classroom friendly, it includes discussions of the most recent literature and case studies as well as end-of-chapter assignments and quizzes. Practical tips and advice are offered for those engaged in collective bargaining and labor relations.

This book describes the labour and employment law governing employees of Parliament, employees of government agencies, members of the RCMP, and most direct employees of the government (excluding members of the Canadian armed forces, judges, and employees of Crown corporations).

USA. Report summarizing (commenting) the labour relations provisions of labour legislation in respect of state civil servants and public servants - covers collective bargaining rights (incl. Of teachers and nurses), the prohibition of strikes, trade union activity, etc. Statistical tables.