The Public Interest In Government Labor Relations

Study of the growth and development of public sector trade unions in Canada - makes a comparison between private sector collective bargaining and wage determination methods for civil servants and public servants; discusses the right to strike, problems of interest dispute and arbitration, the definition of essential service and public interest, and relevant labour policy issues; suggests the abolition of bargaining in wages claims. Bibliography and statistical tables.

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.

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.

Going Public examines the forces affecting labor and management and the prospects for adopting service-oriented cooperative relationships as a key strategy for meeting the expanded demands on the public sector.

Monograph on labour relations and collective bargaining in the urban transport public service industry in the USA - covers trade union involvement in institutional framework, administrative aspects, grievances and wage determination, for transport workers, and comments on labour legislation provisions for employment security, employment of minority groups, etc. Bibliography pp. 281 to 323, questionnaire, references and statistical tables.

Canadian opinions about labour unions have changed in recent years. The more frequent use of strikes to resolve disputes has contributed to a growing intolerance of unions, particularly in the public service. Canadians now seem to be more concerned about the increasing power of unions than about the power of big business or big government.