by Dr. Paul Rainsberger
Director and Associate Professor, Labor Education Program
Catalog Description: This is the first of two courses examining the role of government in the regulation of private sector labor relations in the United States. Labor Law I focuses on the structure of the National Labor Relations Act and the role of the National Relations Board in enforcing basic rights of employees, unions, and employers under that act. Specific topics to be covered in the course include the legal framework for the organization of workers, prevention of basic unfair labor practices of employers and unions, and regulation of the collective bargaining process. The second Labor Law class addresses more advanced issues, including regulation of the use of economic weapons in labor disputes, enforcement of collective bargaining agreements, and the regulation of internal trade union activities.
It is important to remember that the law is in a constant state of change. The objective of this course is to provide a starting point for understanding the ways in which the regulatory process may be involved in labor-management relations. The unique facts and circumstances of actual cases will determine how those cases are resolved. The goal is to familiarize participants with the operation of labor law. It is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice or to prepare practitioners for representation of parties before the National Labor Relations Board.
Time Limit for Course Completion: Six months. All progress evaluations must be submitted and graded within this time.
Course Keycode: 9051.