Labor Studies - The Community College of Baltimore County

Labor Studies from The Community College of Baltimore County is a Campus Associate Labor Studies degree that prepares you for a Business career. Recent labor disputes have created the realization that the study of organized labor and of the lives of working people are of critical importance. The demand for a highly skilled workforce broadens this field of study, especially as the workforce becomes more diversified. The challenges faced by these workers require a special field of inquiry, covering union practices, management initiatives, and government policies. The Labor Studies program offers a unique opportunity for union leaders and staff, for union members, and for the unorganized worker, to gain the necessary skills and understanding of the workplace so they can meet the challenges of the new millennium. The A.A.S. degree program is articulated with The National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland, where students can complete a bachelor's degree in Labor Studies and through the National Labor College with the University of Massachusetts, where a student may complete a master's degree in Labor Studies . Students who graduate with an A.A.S. degree in Labor Studies will be able to 1. Investigate, process and present a grievance. 2. Prepare for and carry out collective bargaining sessions to completion. 3. Evaluate the history of workers in the United States, with particular attention to the movement of organized labor . 4. Investigate all areas of employment law, including the National Labor Relations Act, covering organized workers and the various other laws that cover wages, benefits and treatment in the workplace. 5. Appreciate various areas of workers' culture, like movies and literature. 6. Evaluate in general terms the impact of diversity and globalization of the contemporary workplace. View more details on The Community College of Baltimore County . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Labor Studies courses.