Labor Law

3 credits · Law

This course is a survey of the law of labor relations focusing on the most important and current legal questions in the field, but it will not comprehensively cover the entire field. In particular, the course will examine the historical development of labor law and legal issues relating to union organization and recognition, unfair labor practices, the duty to bargain collectively, the enforcement of collective bargaining agreements (including some aspects of arbitration of disputes arising under such agreements), and the interaction of state and federal law in these areas. The course will include some discussion of administrative procedure at the National Labor Relations Board and other agencies. Elements used in grading: class participation and final exam.