Bargaining in Complex Times is a workshop designed for experienced labour relations practitioners navigating increasingly challenging collective bargaining environments. The program focuses on building strategic skills to effectively prepare for negotiations, cost proposals, manage complex trade-offs, and communicate positions clearly at the table and beyond. Through practical analysis and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to respond to economic uncertainty, heightened stakeholder expectations, and evolving workplace pressures with clarity and confidence.

Who Should Attend

This workshop will provide invaluable learning and networking opportunities for professionals involved in shaping and managing workplace policy, arbitration, and labour relations. It is designed for individuals across a range of industries, including:

• Arbitrators & Mediators – Decision-makers and dispute resolution professionals seeking to stay current with evolving practices and jurisprudence.
• Negotiators & Bargaining Agents – Professionals involved in collective bargaining looking to strengthen their strategies and deepen their understanding of recent legal and policy developments.
• Human Resources Leaders – HR managers, directors, and disability management specialists navigating workplace accommodations, discipline, and compliance.
• Employment & Labour Lawyers – Legal professionals seeking updates on arbitration trends, case law, and legislative changes.
• Union Representatives & Labour Relations Experts – Advocates working to ensure fair treatment in the workplace and effective collective bargaining outcomes.
• Corporate Executives & Compliance Officers – Business leaders responsible for aligning workplace policies with legal requirements and best practices.
• Government & Public Sector Professionals – HR and legal representatives working within municipal, provincial, and federal public service contexts.

Whether you are resolving disputes, negotiating agreements, or developing workplace policy, this conference offers the insights and connections you need to stay informed and effective.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Develop strategic bargaining preparation plans tailored to complex economic, operational, and workplace conditions
• Analyze and cost collective agreement proposals to support informed decision-making at the bargaining table
• Apply advanced negotiation techniques to manage trade-offs, pressure points, and competing priorities
• Respond effectively to uncertainty and change, including inflationary pressures and evolving workforce expectations
• Communicate bargaining positions clearly and persuasively to bargaining teams, leadership, and internal stakeholders
• Anticipate and manage bargaining dynamics, including power imbalances, timing challenges, and external scrutiny
• Strengthen alignment between bargaining strategy and organizational objectives

What to Expect:

In addition to the live content, participants will receive a comprehensive package of digital materials, including textbook chapters, case summaries, and other carefully curated resources. Developed through extensive research by Lancaster House program lawyers, these materials are designed to support continued learning long after the event.

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Breakfast and lunch to be provided, with a variety of snacks and refreshments available during breaks. Breakfast is provided prior to the workshop and will be available starting at 8:00 am. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of registration so we can best accommodate your needs.

Alberta Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference – Workshop

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