This is an introductory course in Canadian labour relations law intended to prepare students to identify and address labour relations law issues that they may encounter in the field. The first part of the course will consider the labour relations system under the Ontario Labour Relations Act and specifically issues such as: acquisition of bargaining rights by a trade union; defining an appropriate bargaining unit; and determining the employees to be included in a bargaining unit. The second part of the course will examine unfair labour practices, the collective bargaining process, the duty to bargain in good faith, and the regulation of strikes, lockouts, and picketing. The third part of the course will address the grievance arbitration process, including specific issues such as discipline and discharge, policy grievances respecting the interpretation of the collective agreement, and grievances challenging management prerogative.