MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
8-1-2001
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Perez, Andrés
Geographical Areas
Waterloo
Abstract
This paper examines the conditions and characteristics for establishing and maintaining a successful labour-management relationship between fire chiefs and association presidents based on a survey and interview with a fire chief and association president from the Waterloo Fire Department (WFD). The findings reveal that the functional and effective labour-management relationship in Waterloo is characterized by shared organizational and relational values, a strong relationship with other staff members and the council the fire chief reports to, and mutual trust and respect.
Recommended Citation
deHooge, John, "Labour-Management Relations Within the Fire Service: Building Trust and Respect" (2001). MPA Major Research Papers. 36.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/36