Industrial Relations in Canada, Fifth Edition, offers students a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the Canadian industrial relations system. Designed for learners with minimal knowledge of the subject, this market-leading textbook blends theory, practice, and process in a clear and engaging way.

Student-friendly chapters walk through key topics such as unionization, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and evolving legal frameworks, while minimizing jargon and legalistic language. Throughout the book, timely coverage of controversial and complex issues fosters critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills.

Integrating a process-oriented approach developed through years of classroom experience, Industrial Relations in Canada, Fifth Edition, is ideal for university and college students in introductory labour relations courses, as well as adult learners in business, human resource management, and labour studies programs. With its strong foundation in both academic theory and practical application, it is also an excellent springboard for more advanced studies in industrial relations.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• New chapter-opening vignettes featuring Canadian labour relations practitioners
• New discussions of social media’s role in union organizing and labour activism, and the effects of technological change on labour-management dynamics
• New coverage of current research on union and workplace issues
• Updated news stories in every chapter reflecting current events in Canadian workplaces
• Discussions of the impacts of COVID-19 and climate change on labour relations
• Enhanced analysis of recent court decisions affecting collective bargaining
• Updated statistics and demographic data on unionization, strikes, and lockouts across Canada

WILEY ADVANTAGE:

• Offers practical exercises and simulations, including collective bargaining and grievance arbitration scenarios, for experiential learning
• Presents clear chapter objectives to help students focus on key learning outcomes from the start
• Includes thought-provoking discussion questions to develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills
• Provides extensive instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides, teaching notes, suggested labour relations board cases for classroom use, and a versatile test bank with multiple question formats

Jason Foster is Professor of Human Resources and Labour Relations at Athabasca University and Director of the Parkland Institute at the University of Alberta. He is the author of Gigs, Hustles, & Temps and Defying Expectations, and co-author of several HR textbooks. His research focuses on workplace injury, union renewal, labour policy, and migrant worker rights.

Fiona A.E. McQuarrie is Professor Emerita in the School of Business at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is the author of all previous editions of Industrial Relations in Canada. Her research includes industrial relations, workplace diversity, organizational history, and the intersection of work and leisure.