Labor Law
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Labor Law (7059): 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.
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Labor Law (7059): This course is a survey of the law of labor relations; it is designed to provide the student with an acquaintance with the more important problems of labor law but not with a comprehensive coverage of the entire field. In particular, the course will focus upon the historical development of labor law, problems relating to union organization, recognition, and the duty to bargain collectively. The course will also examine some aspects of arbitration and the law relating to the enforcement of collective bargaining as well as non-union arbitration. The course will include some discussion of the relationship between law and politics in administrative agencies. Elements used in grading: Final Exam.
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