This Unit examines the right of employees to bargain collectively and the right of freedom of association in international law, and how those rights are reflected in the Fair Work Act 2009 and comparator jurisdictions. This examination includes the regulation of collective bargaining, secret strike ballots and the right to strike in the context of bargaining for a collective agreement; the right to belong (or not to belong) to a trade union and the right to engage in lawful industrial activities.<br/><br/>Comparisons will be made with laws governing collective labour rights in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.<br/><br/>The Unit also examines the role and functions of trade... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAW1101 Introduction to Legal Reasoning, LAW1104 Research and Writing or an equivalent introductory course at another university.
