Local Government Labor Relations: A Guide for Public Administrators

The focus of this book is to provide an introduction to the issues and procedures central to local government collective bargaining. There are many books which explain private sector labor relations but there are few books available which provide information pertinent to local governments. Consolidating the elements critical to public sector labor relations and collective bargaining, this book is written for public managers and employees. It defines terms, explains procedures, and provides examples of the legislation governing the mechanics of local government labor relations. Ideal as a supplemental book for courses in public personnel management and labor relations, it is also an important resource for local government administrators serving cities, counties, and school districts.

JOAN E. PYNES is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She has published articles in The Journal of Applied Psychology, Public Personnel Management, The Journal of Management Systems, The Journal of Criminal Justice, and The Journal of Business and Psychology.

JOAN M. LAFFERTY is an Accounting Systems Specialist for St. Louis County Government.