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Unions & Collective Bargaining

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Th 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4120 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Th 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4120
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

An analysis of work and the institutions of workers. The course surveys labor history, labor unions, labor laws, organizing, collective bargaining, strikes, international competition, and how globalization is affecting work and worker's ability to organize and improve their working conditions.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 ECON 102 is recommended

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4120

Enrolled / Capacity

12 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Alejandro Reuss

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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