Industrial Relations in Canada

Makes it easier to understand the complex and sometimes controversial field of industrial relations. How? Its unique process-oriented approach gives you a clear road map by illustrating how and why unions are formed, and introduces you to the Canadian industrial relations system and the forces that shape it. --Publisher's description. Ch. 1. An introduction to industrial relations in Canada -- ch. 2. Theories of industrial relations -- ch. 3. History of the Canadian Union movement -- ch. 4. The structure of Canadian unions -- ch. 5. The organizing campaign -- ch. 6. Establishing union recognition -- ch. 7. Defining and commencing collective bargaining -- ch. 8. The collective bargaining process -- ch. 9. Strikes and lockouts -- ch. 10. Third-party intervention during negotiations -- ch. 11. The grievance arbitration process -- ch. 12. Changes to the union or the employer -- ch. 13. Future issues for workers, work arrangements, organizations, and the industrial relations system