LBST 1006 E - Introduction to Labour Studies I
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to understand issues which affect the lives of all Canadians, including the history of work, workers, and the current conditions experienced in North American workplaces. This course will also prepare students for the study of labour by introducing them to concepts such as alienation and social class and principles of industrial relations through writing assignments, policy papers, films and literature. Students may not retain credit for both LBST 1005 and LBST 1006. (lec 3) cr. 3)
LBST 1007 E - Introduction to Labour Studies II
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to understand the political economy of work and the role of organized labour as a transformative force in Canadian society. It offers an introduction to how political and economic perspectives shape the world of work, including the roles of government and business. Through a mix of writing assignments, policy papers, films and literature, students will learn how work relates to the world around them. Students may not retain credit for both LBST 1005 and LBST 1007. (lec 3) cr 3.
SOCI/LBST 2026 E- The World of Work
A survey of the ways in which people’s changing experience of work is shaped by gender, race, ethnicity, class and culture in Canada and the wider global context. (lec 3) cr 3
SOCI/LBST 2246 E- What do Unions do?
Exposes students to the issues and problems relating to the organization and changing nature of work in modern industrialized societies. The evolving shape of the workplace, the labour movement and state intervention in labour relations are examined in the context of Canada and northeastern Ontario. Current problems in the Canadian labour relations system are addressed. Students may not retain credit for both SOCI/LBST 3716 and 2246. (lec 3) cr 3
LBST 3005E – Field Research Placement I
This course combines on-the-job experience and seminars to develop practical and research skills relating to labour issues. PREREQ: LBST 1005 or LBST 1006/1007. (exp 6) cr 6
SOCI/LBST 3246 E- Workplace Rights Advocacy
This course provides a detailed examination of employment and human rights in the context of workplace advocacy. The course examines workplace rights and advocacy from legal, ethical and political perspectives. It also introduces theories of advocacy and the relevant legislative framework. Advocacy will be linked to the development of skills necessary to act as an advocate in the workplace. Students may not retain credits for both LBST 3246 and SOCI 3246. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or LBST 1006/1007 or permission of Department Chair or designate. (lec 3) cr 3
SOCI/LBST 3256 E- Canadian Labour History
This course is an examination of the social, economic and political forces shaping the Canadian labouring classes with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The development of national and international unions in the Canadian context is investigated, with particular emphasis placed on the impact of globalization on international unionism. Topics include preindustrial working conditions, aboriginal labour, industrialization, labour organizations, the growth of trade unions, labour legislation, and labour politics. Students may not retain credits for both LBST 3256 and SOCI 3256. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or LBST 1006/1007. (sem 3) cr 3
JURI/LBST 3616 E - Labour Law
Traces the evolution of employment and labour law in the context of the justification for modern labour legislation, industrial safety regulation and employment standards. PREREQ: JURI 1005. (lec 3) cr 3
JURI/LBST 3626 E - Labour Law and the Modern State
This course traces the emergence of Canada's present labour regime in the context of the mobilization and discipline of workers from the first master and servent laws to contemporary laws relating to collective bargaining. PREREQ: JURI 1105 (lec 3) cr 3
LBST 4005 E- Field Research Placement II
This course combines on-the-job experience and seminars to develop practical and research skills relating to labour issues. PREREQ: LBST 3005. (exp 6) cr 6
LBST 4056 E- Collective Bargaining
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of union/management collective bargaining. The formulation of bargaining strategies and tactics, contract language development will be explored through intensive collective bargaining simulation exercise. Students may not retain credit for both SOCI 3906 (Collective Bargaining) and LBST 4056. PREREQ: LBST 1005 or LBST 1006/1007 or permission of Department Chair or designate. (lec 3) cr 3
LBST 4096 E- Issues in Labour Arbitration
This course is designed to introduce students to legal and labour practices of grievance and arbitration process. Students may not retain credit for both SOCI 3907 (Issues in Labour Arbitration) and LBST 4096. PREREQ: LBST 1005 or LBST 1006/1007 or permission of Department Chair or designate. (lec 3) cr 3
LBST 4106 E- Occupational Health and Safety
A review of the history and occupational health and safety legislation and practice in the Province of Ontario and more generally in Canada. Examines the rights and responsibilities of employers as they pertain to the workplace issues of health and safety. (lec 3) cr 3
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Commerce Department course descriptions
COMM 1005 E – Foundations of the Management Organizations (or COMM
1006/1007)
COMM 2045 E – Organizational Behaviour (or COMM 2046/2047)
COMM 4416 E – Industrial and Labour Relations in Canada
Economics Department course descriptions
ECON 1005 E – Introduction to Economics (or ECON 1006/1007)
ECON 2005 E – Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
ECON 2015 E – Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 2086 E – Canadian Economic Problems/Policies I
ECON 2087 E – Canadian Economic Problems/Policies II
ECON 3046 E – Labour Economic I
ECON 3236 E – Marxist Economic Theory
ECON 3237 E – Comparative Economic
ECON 4047 E – Labour Economics II
Political Science Department course descriptions
POLI 4407 E – The State and Power – Seminar
Sociology Department course descriptions
SOCI 1015 E – Understanding Society
STAT 2126 E – Introduction to Statistics
SOCI 2127 E – Research Methods and Data Analysis
SOCI 2306 E - Introduction to Globalization
SOCI 2656 E – Social Inequality: Gender, Race, Class and Power
SOCI 3516 E – In and Out of Work
SOCI 4076 E – Sociology of Labour Markets
SOCI 4086 E – Class, Race, Gender and Ethnicity and the Workplace
SOCI 4157 – Critical Analysis of Global Health Issues
SOCI 4216 E – Capitalism, Work and Regulation of Environmental Risks
Women Studies Department course descriptions
WOMN 3035 E – Women and Work (Envision)
or
WOMN 2036 E – Gender, Work and Families (on campus)
WOMN 3037 E – Gender, Work and the Global Economy (on campus)
WOMN 3047 E - Gender, Food and Health
(revised May 2012)