PA 595 Public Sector Labor Relations

The history and development of public sector labor relations in the United States. This course explores the impact of labor organizations on government activities and the role of public sector managers in responding to unions. The course provides both a historical context for labor relations and a set of precepts for working with labor organizations in public administration. From hospitals, to school districts, regional government, cities, counties, state agencies and even some large nonprofits, this course explores the importance of developing and maintaining a constructive working relationship with the labor organizations that represent the employees of those organizations.