This study examines systematically the development of faculty collective bargaining at four-year colleges and universities since 1969 and is a valuable addition to the limited and scattered information now available on the subject. The changes in federal and state laws that made this development possible and the application of the law to higher education by federal and state labor boards are carefully and critically analyzed through extensive accounts of the circumstances surrounding the turn to faculty bargaining at a number of institutions.

This is one of the first compilations on collective bargaining in higher education reflecting the work of scholars, practitioners, and employer and union advocates. It offers a practical and comprehensive resource to higher education leaders responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining collective bargaining relationships with academic personnel. Offering views from an experienced and diverse group, this book explores how to manage relationships in collaborative, transparent, and equitable ways, best practices for meaningful outcome measures, and approaches for framing collective bargaining as a long-term process that benefits the institution. This volume provides an overview of the contemporary landscape, benchmark measures of success, and practical advice focusing on advancing collaborative, equitable, and sustainable labor relations approaches in higher education. Designed for administrators, union leaders, elected officials, and policy makers, at all stages of their careers as well as for faculty and students in graduate programs, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for those who endeavor to conceptualize, conduct, manage, and implement collective bargaining in more mutually effective and beneficial ways for all parties.

Report on collective bargaining and trade unionization of higher education teachers in the USA - evaluates some recent trends, etc. References.

An outgrowth of a national conference held in late 1971 by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.