{"product_id":"labor-relations-in-the-public-sector-paperback","title":"Labor Relations in the Public Sector - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrice M. Mareschal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard C. Kearney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the last decade, public sector unions have encountered threats in the form of privatization of public services and the retrenchment of collective bargaining rights, as well as opportunities in increasing labor union popularity and activity. Retaining the structure that made the previous editions so popular, \u003ci\u003eLabor Relations in the Public Sector, Sixth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e has been completely revised to explore the most recent trends in membership figures, new legislation, court decisions, executive orders, and new politics as they influence bargaining rights. Updates include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThorough examination and analysis of contemporary public sector labor relations and collective bargaining\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareful exploration of important recent changes in the public labor relations and unionization landscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete analysis of financial and human resource outcomes of recent collective bargaining in the public sector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed investigation of collective bargaining institutions and processes in government\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with prior editions, the sixth edition addresses collective bargaining and labor relations at all levels of government, with comparisons to the private and nonprofit sectors. Designed to be classroom-friendly, this text includes discussions of the most recent literature and case studies, as well as end-of-chapter assignments. \u003ci\u003eLabor Relations in the Public Sector\u003c\/i\u003e speaks to multiple audiences including academics, students, and practitioners, and practical tips and advice are offered for those engaged in collective bargaining and labor relations. It is vital reading for undergraduate and graduate students in fields including public administration, public policy, political science, and labor studies. This book is also relevant to scholars of comparative policy, politics, and labor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrice M. Mareschal\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and chair of the Department of Public Policy and Administration, Rutgers University, USA. Her areas of research and teaching include public and nonprofit management, human resources, labor relations, and public policy with a focus on teachers, police, and other public and nonprofit sector employees. She has partnered with various organizations to conduct publicly engaged scholarship, including: FMCS, SEIU, NJ AFL-CIO, and \u003cem\u003eIn the Public Interest\u003c\/em\u003e. Prior to beginning her academic career, Dr. Mareschal worked in labor employment relations with Ford Motor Company and the National Labor Relations Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard C. Kearney\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired professor and former director of the School of Public and International Affairs, North Carolina State University, USA. He previously held teaching and administrative positions at East Carolina University, the University of Connecticut, and the University of South Carolina. He has published widely in the areas of labor relations, human resource management, and state and local government. He is a retired member of AFSCME. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 478\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45687263101030,"sku":"9781032517131","price":158.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/mNPp9sL1849781032517131.webp?v=1780455028","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/labor-relations-in-the-public-sector-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}