LABOR RELATIONS & COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

In the theatre, people are your greatest asset (and often the biggest expense in your budget).  A good understanding of Human Resources, labor relations and collective bargaining is critical for any successful venture, organization or production.  In this course, we will cover theory and law behind these topics and tackle practical application of the concepts in our unique employment environment.  We will do simulation work on some of the most common challenges in labor and bargaining, all which will require coordination with your classmates in and out of class.  Given the rapid pace of change in these areas, topics below are subject to change.