ILRLR 5040 - The U.S. Industrial Relations System

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: MPS students in New York City. Offered in New York City.

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The course introduces students to basic industrial relations concepts and provides an overview of industrial relations in the United States, but in a comparative context. Our analysis of comparative industrial relations will focus on cross-national differences and similarities, and how IR systems are responding to globalization. In addition, selected contemporary issues such as labor standards in supply chain, offshoring, and a special focus on Chinese industrial relations will also be addressed. Class sessions often will involve discussion of cases and other illustrations of the real world of industrial relations.