| CODE | CLS2107 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Collective Bargaining | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit builds on unit WPD1121 and examines in depth the nature and practice of collective bargaining. The first part of the unit examines collective bargaining from a macro perspective. The history and principles of collective bargaining are explained. This is followed by an examination of the developments in collective bargaining systems across Europe. The trends in collective agreements and their coverage are reviewed. The second part of the unit focuses on collective agreement from a micro perspective. The collective bargaining process is discussed. One of the focuses is the application of game theory in collective bargaining. Students are also given the opportunity to practice collective bargaining skills. Study-unit Aims This study-unit explores the effectiveness and limitations of negotiations and collective bargaining as a structure to reduce and resolve conflict. It examines the relevant developments at the national and European levels. Students are taught the basic skills used in the collective bargaining process. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - discuss the utility of collective bargaining - measure the scope of collective bargaining in Malta and abroad - distinguish the salient aspects of the collective bargaining process - evaluate the ethics of conciliation/ mediation in social dialogue - distinguish among the different mechanisms of dispute resolution 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - refer to the laws relating to collective bargaining and dispute resolution - make use of case studies relating to collective bargaining - practice the basic skills of persuasion to influence and reconcile disputing parties - carry out joint problem solving and facilitation among two parties Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Required Readings: - Baldacchino, G. (2009). Report 110. Trade unions in Malta. Website: http://www.etui.org/index.php/research/content/download/7187/34256/file/09%20Trade%20unions%20in%20Malta%20R%20110%20EN%20WEB%20Version.pdf - Baldacchino, G. and Gatt, R. (2009) Survey examines private sector trade union coverage over 13-year period. Website:http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/2009/10/articles/mt0910019i.htm - European Foundation (2005). Changes in national collective bargaining systems since 1990. Website: http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/2005/03/study/TN0503102S.htm - European Foundation (2009). Industrial relations developments in Europe 2008. Website: http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2009/40/en/1/EF0940EN.pdf - European Foundation (2009). Multinational companies and collective bargaining . Website: http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/docs/eiro/tn0904049s/tn0904049s.pdf - International Labour Office (1997). Training Package - Conciliation / Mediation: Consensus seeking skills for third parties. Geneva: ILO. - Shell, G.R. (2006). Bargaining for advantage- Negotiation strategies for reasonable people. USA: Penguin Books. - Tijdens, K. & van Klaveren, M. (2007). Collective Bargaining Coverage. Website: http://www.wageindicator.org/documents/publicationslist/WIBARCBC Other Readings: - Hyman, R. and Ferner, A. (1994). New Frontiers in European Industrial Relations. UK: Blackwell. - Ferner, A. and Hyman, R. (1998). Changing Industrial Relations in Europe. UK: Blackwell. - Gold, M. and Weiss, M. (1999). Employment and Industrial Relations in Europe. UK:Kluwer Law International. - Boeri T., Agar, B., and Lars, C. (2001). The Role of Unions in the Twenty-First Century. UK: Oxford Scholarship. - Ruysseveldt, J. V. (1996). Industrial Relations in Europe – Traditions and Transition, UK: Sage Publications. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Rebecca Maria Gatt Mario Grixti |
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