Employment Relations Studies

Employment relations, often used interchangeably with the term industrial relations, is a multi-disciplinary field of study that encompasses the relationship between people, employers, unions, governments, and law. The study of employment relations and the education of future employment relations professionals ensures that - as a society - we are setting workplace standards, negotiating collective agreements, protecting human rights, and ensuring pay equity. It is only through healthy employment relations that we can create a strong and sustainable economy - and improve the quality of life for all Canadians.