Labor Relations: Striking a Balance
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John Budd continues to present the most dynamic, engaging approach to understanding labor relations in the 21st century with Labor Relations, 3/e. Budd’s well-received and award-winning presentation shows labor relations as a system for balancing employment relationship goals (efficiency, equity, and voice) and the rights of labor and management. Labor Relations moves beyond a process-based focus in studying this topic by placing the discussion of contemporary U.S. processes into the context of underlying themes, such as what the goals of the system are, whether or not those goals are being fulfilled, and if reform is needed. Central topics are placed in the broader context of the goals of the employment relationship, conflicting rights, and the environment of the 21st century. Budd’s broader context, therefore, makes labor relations more engaging and relevant to students. It also allows instructors to raise important “big picture” ideas that go beyond mere how-to descriptions of labor relations.
Pt. 1Foundations1Ch. 1Contemporary labor relations : objectives, practices, and challenges3Ch. 2Labor unions : good or bad?31Ch. 3Labor relations outcomes : individuals and the environment63Pt. 2The U.S. new deal industrial relations systems93Ch. 4Historical development95Ch. 5Labor law139Ch. 6Labor and management : strategies, structures, and rights185Ch. 7Union organizing213Ch. 8Bargaining247Ch. 9Impasse, strikes, and dispute resolution281Ch. 10Contract clauses and their administration317Pt. 3Issues for the 21st century359Ch. 11Flexibility and employee involvement361Ch. 12Globalization397Pt. 4Reflection433Ch. 13Comparative labor relations435Ch. 14What should labor relations do?467
