Labor school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

Recent labor disputes have created the realization that the study of organized labor and of the lives of working people are of critical importance. The demand for a highly skilled workforce broadens this field of study, especially as the workforce becomes more diversified. The challenges faced by these workers require a special field of inquiry, covering union practices, management initiatives, and government policies.

The Labor Studies program offers a unique opportunity for union leade...

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Course descriptions about labor relations in Parkville is available on request. Please contact park university school for online learning by phone or submitting the training request form.

Examines issues and trends in the relationship between organized labor and management in a variety of organizational settings. Provides an in-depth understanding of the National Labor Relations Act and the role of the National Labor Relations Board. Addresses the negotiation and collective bargaining process as well as forms of alternative dispute resolution

This course explores the changing civil service system within the rich, varied and pluralistic public service of today. Course topics will include recruiting, staffing, employee retention, performance management, compensation, benefits, and promotion. Labor relations, with and without a collective bargaining agreement will be studied. Students will study the resolution of disagreements using alternative dispute resolution systems designed to advance the public purpose.
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This seven-week course addresses critical concepts involved with employee and labor relations. Concepts addressed include, but are not limited to legal and regulatory factors affecting employee rights and discipline, performance management, legal and regulatory factors affecting employee and labor relations, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining practices, grievance management.