In this Labour Relations Micro-credential, you’ll explore the dynamics between unions and employers, delving into the economic, social, and political influences that shape their relationship. You’ll study the evolution of the union movement in Canada, uncovering the core principles governing union organization, collective bargaining, and the administration of collective agreements. The micro-credential also addresses the challenges and opportunities in collective bargaining and agreement interpretation. You’ll analyze the impact of unions on unionized and non-unionized workplaces through collective bargaining and political action.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Labour Relations:
- Explore the history of the trade union movement in Canada and how it has shaped the current labour relations environment.
- Analyze the trends in public and private sector unionization rates and the factors that have affected these rates of growth or decline.
- Describe the key features of the regulatory framework that governs labour relations in Ontario and their impact on Collective Bargaining, Collective Agreement Administration, and Union Representation.
- Identify alternative dispute resolution processes that can be used to avoid or limit the impact of strikes/lockouts.
- Discover the features of the Grievance and Arbitration Process and its importance as a foundation of peaceful and productive workplace operation.
- Prepare for and present a grievance and analyze its potential outcome after proceeding through the grievance and arbitration process.
- Present an arbitration briefing and assess the likely outcome of the arguments presented based on an analysis of relevant arbitration case law.
- Recognize emerging issues in unionized workplaces and their potential impact on workplace outcomes.
- Discuss how unions impact both unionized and non-unionized workplaces.
- Analyze the unique aspects of labour relations in the public sector and the impact of high unionization rates.
Labour Relations for:
- Frontline leaders
- Members of the management team of an organization
- Human Resource business partners and generalists
- Human Resources professionals
- Labour Relations specialists
- Union representatives
- Business managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Legal advisors and policymakers
- Employee Relations consultants
- Students in Business or Labour Studies
- Public Sector administrators
Module 1:
Contextual Framework
Module 2:
Collective Bargaining
Module 3:
Collective Agreement and its Administration
Module 4:
Public Sector Bargaining: Union Impact and Future
All necessary materials are included in course fees.
Prerequisites
- N/A
Technology Requirements
- Stable Internet
- General computer and technology use abilities.
- Working laptop with high-speed internet access.
To successfully complete your program, you will complete all components of the program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
Intake Details
ASY – ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE A fully asynchronous online course does not require real-time communication. Asynchronous online courses do not have the required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assignments and assessments.
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | PCSL 9N564 |
| Date of Next Start | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Price | $749 |
| OSAP Eligible | No |
| Delivery Mode(s) | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Intake Details | Next and more intake info |
| Scheduled Class Time(s) | N/A |