327-308 Industrial Relations

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On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• describe the nature of industrial relations and the structure of labour markets in Australia;

• demonstrate a knowledge of theories of the employment relationship and industrial relations; and

• critically analyse developments in theory and policy in industrial relations.

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This course will provide an overview of the Australian labour market and industrial relations systems. It considers developments in industrial relations theory and practice. Topics covered will include: change and transformation in industrial relations in the unionised sector; industrial relations practices in the non-union sector and small businesses; the history and role of unions; the future of unionism; employer strategy and human resource management; employer associations; industrial relations reform; the form and function of state and federal industrial legislation; enterprise bargaining; women in the workplace; industrial conflict; occupational health and safety; and industrial democracy.

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