Labor Agreement
between
MGNT4010, Inc.
and Local 168, United Management Student Workers
(negotiated with a previous MGNT4010 class)
Spring Semester, 2008: January 7, 2008 to May 5, 2008 TR, 3:30 - 4:45 a.m., Pound 201 last updated January 7, 2008 Preamble
This agreement is made and entered by and between the Instructor of MGNT 4010, Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, hereinafter referred to as Management, and Local 168, United Management Student Workers, hereinafter referred to as the Union, and is for the purpose of mutually establishing the rights of the parties and the terms and conditions of employment of all those employees covered by this agreement, and the parties hereto mutually agree as follows in the following contract clauses. Management and Course Description
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Schnake OFFICE: 208 Pound Hall TELEPHONE: 245-3822 OFFICE HOURS: Tues and Thurs 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wed 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and by appointment. Most questions can usually be handled via email. EMAIL: mschnake@valdosta.edu (Note: If you email me from a computer lab such as the Decision Center and you're not logged in to a personal email account, the email will have a generic return address and I will not be able to reply). REQUIRED TEXTS: Carrell, M.R. & C. Heavrin (2007) Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: Cases, Practice and Law, 8th edition. Prentice-Hall. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The recruitment, selection, training, development, utilization and maintenance of human resources by organizations. Topics also include labor-management relations and the legal environment. Grading
4 TF/fill in blank exams @ 100 points each...........................................................................................................400 points Final Exam (MC)……………….………................................................................................................................100 points 2 Team Case Presentations @ 50 points…………………………………………………………………………..100 points Total Possible Points...............................................................................................................................................600 points A = 90% and above B = 80% to 89% C = 70% to 79% D = 60% to 69% F = Below 60% Exam Policies
Regular exams will include true-false and fill in the blank questions. There will be no make up exams except in the case of a genuine emergency with documentation. You must notify your instructor prior to the exam if such an emergency occurs and obtain clearance for missing the exam. An unexcused absence during a scheduled exam will result in a grade of zero. Make up exams will consist of all essay questions. The comprehensive final exam will consist of all multiple choice questions. Classroom Policy—LCOBA Policy: No food or drink in the classroom (water is permitted).
Management Rights
The management of the MGNT 4010 course is vested entirely in the Instructor (hereinafter referred to as Management). These functions are broad in nature and include such things as the right to determine and schedule assignments and chapter tests, as well as the evaluation of students (hereinafter referred to as the Union). Management reserves all rights except those it has expressly and explicitly agreed to share with or relinquish to the Union. In fulfillment of these functions, Management agrees to perform these activities objectively and not discriminate against any member of the Union. Discipline
Management and the Union agree that Management has the right and responsibility to discipline members of the bargaining unit for actions which detract from task performance. Such actions include, but are not limited to, talking during work hours, reading materials unrelated to the current discussion, and similar actions. For the first violation of these rules of which Management is aware, Management will issue a verbal warning. The second offense will result in Management withdrawing 5 points from the offending bargaining unit member's final total points. The third offense will result in Management deducting 10 additional points from the offending bargaining unit member's final total points. The fourth offense will result in the awarding of a grade of F for the course for the offending bargaining unit member. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Students requesting classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with Disabilities located in room 1115 Nevins Hall. The phone numbers are 245-2498 (voice) and 219-1348 (tty). Academic Dishonesty
The minmum penalty for any instance of academic dishonesty in this course will be a grade of F for the course. Depending on the severity of the offense, it may be pursued beyond this level. Academic dishonesty is defined as conduct that violates the fundamental principles of truth, honesty, and integrity. The following conduct is specifically dishonest: TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
Minor adjustments to the schedule may be made in class. It is your responsibility to become aware of these changes if they are announced in class on a day you are absent. Tues, Jan 8 - Introduction to the course. Begin Chapter 1: Contemporary Labor Relations: Objectives, Practices, and Challenges Thurs, Jan 10—Chapter 1, continued. Appendix: NLRA, pages 573 to 575 (stop at heading "National Labor Relations Board") Pages 577 (Section 8) to 581. Tues, Jan 15—Chapter 2, Challenges and Opportunities (pages 52-59; pages 77—92) Individually, take the questionnaire on pp. 104-106. Bring your score to class. Decline in union membership. Current Event: AFL/CIO Change to Win Campaign -- Building a Stronger Labor Movement Thurs, Jan 17—Chapter 3, Establishing a Bargaining Unit U.S. National Labor Relations Board You Be the Arbitrator, p. 158-159. Tues, Jan 22 –Chapter 3, continued. Thurs, Jan 24—Exam 1 Tues, Jan 29 –Chapter 4, Unfair Labor Practices You Be the Arbitrator, p. 203-204 Complete the exercise on pp. 204-205. Thurs, Jan 31—Chapter 4, continued. Tues, Feb 5 –Chapter 5, Negotiating an Agreement/Strikes You Be the Arbitrator, pp. 2604-265. Thurs, Feb 7—Chapter 6, Wage and Salary Issues You Be the Arbitrator—pp. 318-320. Tues, Feb 12—Chapter 7, continued Thurs, Feb 14 –Exam 2 Tues, Feb 19 –Chapter 7, Employee Benefit Issues You Be the Arbitrator, pp. 362-363 Thurs, Feb 21—Chapter 8, Job Security and Seniority You Be the Arbitrator pp 409-410 Tues, Feb 26—Chapter 8, continued Thurs, Feb 28—(midterm) Chapter 9, Implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement Tues, Mar 4 –Chapter 9, continued You Be the Arbitrator, pp. 447-448 Thurs, Mar 6—Exam 3 Tues, Mar 11—Spring Break Thurs, Mar 13—Spring Break Tues, Mar 18—Chapter 10, Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures Thurs, Mar 21 –Chapter 10, continued You Be the Arbitrator, pp. 475-477 Tues, Mar 25—Chapter 11, The Arbitration Process AAA - Arbitration, Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Thurs, Mar 27-Chapter 11, continued. You Be the Arbitrator—pp. 515-516 Tues, Apr 1 –Chapter 12, Comparative Global Industrial Relations Thurs, Apr 3-Chapter 12, continued. Tues, Apr 8-Exam 4 Thurs, Apr 10—Case Presentations Tues, Apr 15 –Case Presentations Thurs, Apr 17 –Case Presentations Tues, Apr 22 –Case Presentations Thurs, Apr 24 –Case Presentations Tues, Apr 29—Dead Day Tues, Apr 29—6:30 to 8:30 p.m.—Final Exam |