PA 595 - Public Sector Collective Bargaining: The Legal Framework

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Public Administration

Description:

The history and development of public sector collective bargaining in the United States. Specifically included: the role and importance of public sector collective bargaining law; the diversity of collective bargaining laws; comparison of various state laws with proposed national legislation; an in-depth analysis of Oregon's public sector collective bargaining law; the Oregon Employment Relations Board (ERB)-its structure and operation, the rules of procedure of ERB, major functional areas of ERB-bargaining unit determination, representation and decertification procedures, unfair labor practices, the conduct of elections, the Oregon Mediation Service, impasse procedures and continuing legal issues (mandatory vs. permissive home rule and sovereignty bargaining in good faith). This course is a prerequisite for PA 596 and PA 597.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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