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Course Description

Contract administration, the grievance process and arbitration are central to labour relations. Following an introduction to these concepts, you participate in a simulated negotiation. Topics include: third-party assistance, the structure and function of unions; labour relations legislation; and union management co-operation. In this course you will discuss the role that trade unions play, both in the workplace and in greater society. You will also gain an appreciation of the legal, social, economic and political framework and complexities within which contemporary labour relations operates in Canada, with some emphasis on Alberta. You will also learn practical skills by working in teams to participate in a union contract negotiations simulation.

Course Details


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the basic legal environment in which trade unions function.
  • Debate the process by which trade unions become legally entitled to represent workers, and the factors that motivate workers to become unionized.
  • Analyze the factors that influence workers to form or join trade unions
  • Differentiate the political dynamics among employees, trade unions and employers
  • Summarize the merits of the union -management consultation committee process
  • Apply various problem solving approaches to workplace disputes
  • Explain the process of collective bargaining
  • Explain the merits of arbitration
  • Qualify the importance of documentation in HR processes

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Nov 17, 2025
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Oct 30, 2025
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 06, 2025
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Nov 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $599.00
Reading List / Textbook

Required Resources: Open Education Resource (OER) Labour Relations in Canada Copyright © by Melanie Reed, TRU Open Press is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. 

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

This is an Online Hybrid course with Online Synchronous Sessions held online in real time (Mountain Time) using Zoom web conferencing software. To fully participate in the classes, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Students may choose one of three synchronous sessions: Thursday, October 30 from 7-8:30 pm; Thursday, November 6 from 7-8:30 pm or Saturday, November 8 from 1-3:30 pm

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Mar 23, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $599.00
Reading List / Textbook

Required Resources: Open Education Resource (OER) Labour Relations in Canada Copyright © by Melanie Reed, TRU Open Press is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. 

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, a reliable headset with microphone, and a webcam.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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