EDAD 5013 Collective Bargaining
At a time of tight economic restrictions and strong anti-tax sentiment, collective bargaining agreements have become a focal point of public scrutiny. This one-credit seminar will explore the impact of collective bargaining on the practical realities of public school district management and budget planning, as it considers options for addressing current challenges and controversies. The seminar will focus on contract analysis and negotiations, labor-management relationships and key aspects of contract administration. Popular approaches to collective bargaining reform will be explored and debated.