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SUMMARY:Intensive Collective Bargaining Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET each day \n\nIn association with: \nUpon completion of this program\, participants will receive a certificate of completion and a digital credential. \nProgram \nEffective collective bargaining requires far more than negotiating skills. It demands a sophisticated understanding of contract language\, costing\, communication strategy\, and the organizational and legal frameworks that underpin the bargaining process. This intensive certificate program brings together the strengths of Toronto Metropolitan University\, Lancaster House\, and the Centre for Labour Relations Training & Development (CLRTD) to deliver a rigorous\, practice-focused learning experience. \nGrounded in a balanced and evidence-based approach\, this program prepares participants to navigate complex negotiations\, interpret and draft collective agreement language with precision\, manage costing with confidence\, and communicate strategically with stakeholders and the public. Designed for experienced HR professionals\, union representatives\, labour relations specialists\, and managers involved in negotiations\, the program blends asynchronous learning with interactive virtual sessions to support deep skill development. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an advanced understanding of the legal and practical foundations of collective bargaining.\nInterpret collective agreement language accurately and apply core principles of contract interpretation.\nDraft clear and enforceable collective agreement clauses that reduce ambiguity and prevent disputes.\nAnalyze a complete collective agreement to identify risks\, gaps\, and areas for improvement.\nUse Excel effectively to organize bargaining data\, build templates\, and support evidence-based decision-making.\nCalculate the financial impact of bargaining proposals using appropriate costing models.\nEvaluate the sustainability and organizational implications of contract changes.\nIntegrate costing results into overall bargaining preparation and strategy.\nDevelop a coherent bargaining strategy that aligns goals\, communications\, and negotiation priorities.\nCommunicate strategically with members\, media\, leadership\, and bargaining counterparts.\nNavigate difficult bargaining scenarios using principled\, consistent messaging.\n\n\nProgram Topics \n\nDay 1: Bargaining Foundations\nDay 2: Drafting and Interpreting Collective Agreements\nDay 3: Excel Bootcamp\nDay 4: Costing\nDay 5: Bargaining Strategy\nDay 6: Advanced Bargaining Simulation\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n \nLeanne Bowes\, Chief Executive Officer\nPost-Secondary Employers’ Association \n\n\n \nDavid Lardner\nUnion Representative\, Disputes and ArbitrationAlberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) \n\n\n \nCraig Lawrence\nEmployer CounselDentons \n\n\n \nKate Robinson\nNegotiatorAlberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) \n\n\n \nAmanda Rogers\nArbitrator/Mediator/Lawyer \n\n\nCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 18 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR BC & Yukon for 18 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved for Continuing Professional Development 18 hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 18 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\nMembers of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for 18 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of Ontario may consider counting this program for 18 Substantive hours; 0 Professionalism hours.\nMembers of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society may consider counting this program for 18 Continuing Professional Development hours.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/intensive-collective-bargaining-certificate/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning Program
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