Course details
A necessary skill set in today's world - designed for those involved in, or associated with labour relations as management or union. Covers the collective bargaining process and day-to-day contract administration. Related laws, typical contract clauses, grievance procedures, responsibilities of the supervisor and the shop steward, and current activities in the labour relations field. Students will learn to approach their responsibilities for matters covered by collective agreements with more confidence and expertise.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$488.07 - $539.93 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are four offerings of HRMG 3205 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 57380
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Sat Jun 03 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 57380
- $488.07
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 11 - Jun 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
William Mathieson
Course outline
Credits
3
Cost
$488.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 61038
Duration
Tue Apr 18 - Sat Jul 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61038
- $488.07
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 18 - Jul 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Barbara Sharp
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$488.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 21142
Duration
Sat Apr 22 - Sat Jun 03 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 21142
- $513.96
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 22 - Jun 03 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Instructor
William Mathieson
Course outline
Credits
3
Cost
$513.96
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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No class May 20 (Victoria Day weekend).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 65279
Duration
Tue Apr 25 - Sat Jul 15 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65279
- $488.07
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 25 - Jul 15 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Credits
3
Cost
$488.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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1.Internet delivery format. 2.Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. 3.Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are four offerings of HRMG 3205 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 30791
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30791
- $539.93
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 204 |
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$539.93
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 37991
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 37991
- $499.07
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 12 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Barbara Sharp
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$499.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 49542
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 49542
- $499.07
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 12 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$499.07
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 32293
Duration
Sat Oct 14 - Sat Nov 25 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 32293
- $526.18
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Oct 14 - Nov 25 | Sat | 09:00 - 15:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Instructor
William Mathieson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$526.18
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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No class on November 11 This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the differences between the unionized and nonunion workplaces and the different relationship management strategies that are appropriate to each.
- Discuss the origins of unionization and the implications unionization has on workplace culture, processes, and roles for employees, unions, and employers.
- Outline the rights, duties, and obligations employers and unions have under the Labour Relations Code.
- Review the preparatory and execution elements of collective bargaining and of processes to break impasse such as strikes, lockouts, mediation, and interest arbitration.
- Explain the primary functions and principles of collective agreements and contract administration.
- Discuss the grievance procedure and process.
- Recognize the principles of progressive discipline and the determination of appropriate discipline.
- Describe the grievance arbitration process, including the preparatory and execution elements.
- Provide examples of when union-management collaboration is appropriate and discuss how such collaboration can best be achieved.
- Recognize the relationship management features of labour relations and the context in which they are exercised.
Effective as of Winter 2006
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