Canadian Industrial Relations

Appropriate for introductory level courses in Industrial Relations at universities and community colleges. This newest entry into the Canadian Industrial Relations market by author Jon Peirce provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of study. Coverage is national in scope and spans private, public, and parapublic sectors. This new IR text is highly readable, up-to-date, fresh in its approach, and noted for its excellent writing style; qualities often found lacking in other IR texts. The author masterfully draws upon his IR and journalism background to enliven the subject of IR, making it interesting and accessible to students without comprising the quality or quantity of the text's content. Canadian Industrial Relations includes separate chapters on Management and Industrial Relations, Employment Legislation, and Strikes. Throughout the text, evidence from foreign IR systems is used to show the Canadian system comparatively. Similarly, a discussion of key features of Quebec's distinctive IR system has been incorporated.