This article provides an overview of collective bargaining and industrial relations in the U.S. It discusses the historical evolution of the industrial relations system, legal regulations of unions, and the role of the environment. The article also explores management and union strategies for collective bargaining, negotiation processes, dispute resolution, and employment outcomes. Additionally, it covers workplace administration, participatory processes, collective bargaining in the public sector, international industrial relations, and the future of U.S. labor policy. The article includes practical exercises for private and public sector bargaining and grievance arbitration.