Course Descriptions

LSC 11 - Labour History and the Role of Labour in Society

This course reviews the historical role of organized labour in bringing about social improvements. Future challenges facing the labour movement are also explored.

LSC 12 - Human and Social Environment of Labour

Social trends and the changing role of the worker in Canadian society will be examined. Discussions will include the nature of work organizations and factors affecting the behavior of managers and organizations.

LSC 13 - Environment of Labour

The present corporate political agenda from the perspective of a trade union tradition will be exposed. Current economic issues will be used to illustrate the underlying concepts.

LSC 14 - Legal Environment of Labour

This course focuses on the development of and approaches to labour law from individual contract to collective bargaining and statutory regulations. The Saskatchewan trade Union Act and the Saskatchewan Labour Standards Act will be used as guidelines when looking into various Trade Union Acts and leading decisions of Labour Relations Boards and Courts.

LSC 15 - Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety policy and practices from the perspective of the parties and organizations that promoted them will be reviewed. Existing standards will also be examined, as well as enforcement and compliance, prosecution and the role of Worker’s Compensation Board.

LSC 21 - Job Dislocations

The causes of dislocation and unemployment will be explored and an attempt to identify solutions will be made at both the individual employer level and at the public policy level.

LSC 22 - Technological Change

Students will gain an understanding of the implications of technological change for labour and how to deal with it effectively. Approaches that utilize technology in a positive way will be discussed.

LSC 23 - Worker Participation in Decision Making

This course will examine the various ways in which workers can participate more effectively in job and organizational decision making.

LSC 24 - The Business Environment

The impact of market and competitive forces, financial and capital requirements, organizational and human resource factors and government policies will be examined. This course will also provide an understanding of how to read and interpret financial statements.

LSC25 - The Public Sector Environment

The environment within which public sector unions operate in Canada is addressed. Participants will learn how governments establish public policy and about the forces and constraints operating on them.

LC 26 - Communication Processes

The intent of this course is to help participants understand the communication process. Guidelines for improving communications will also be presented.

LSC 27 - Current Issues in Labour Studies

This course provides an in depth look into the current issues facing labour. The course content will depend on the emergence of new issues and the availability of a suitable instructor.