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SUMMARY:Edmonton Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector ConferenceConference Co-Chairs\n\n \nTeresa Haykowsky\nEmployer Counsel\nMcLennan Ross LLP \n\n\n \nPatrick Nugent\nUnion Counsel\nNugent Law Office \n\n\nWestin Edmonton - Discounted Room\n$229/night\nDeadline: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024 \nCall 1 (800) 937-8461 to book your reservation \nMore InformationConference Advisory Committee\n\n \nKim Leblanc\nChief Negotiator\nAlberta Health Services (AHS) \n\n\n \nJim Petrie\nDirector of Labour Relations\nAlberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) \n\n\n \nDeborah Schaan\nGeneral VP North\nLocal 417\nCanadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Alberta Division \n\n\n \nKent Sorochuk\nSenior Negotiator\nCity of Edmonton \n\n\nThursday\, November 7\, 2024Workshop sold separately from stand-alone conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast\n8:00 am – 9:00 am PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n9:00 am – 10:25 am PT\n\n\nMorning Break\n10:25 am – 10:40 am PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n10:40 am – 12:00 pm PT\n\n\nLunch\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n1:00 pm – 2:20 pm PT\n\n\nAfternoon Break\n2:10 pm – 2:25 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n2:25 pm – 4:00 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop Ends\n4:00 pm PT\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop - Rethinking Bargaining Basics: Costing benefits\, crafting language\, creating innovative clauses\n\n\n \nGabriel Joshee-Arnal\nEmployer Counsel\nNeuman Thompson \n\n\n \nKate Robinson\nNegotiator\nAlberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) \n\n\nIn this workshop\, experts will guide participants through bargaining processes\, with a focus on the importance of costing and collective agreement language. Attendees will hear panel discussions and work through realistic scenarios\, gaining the skills necessary to: \n\nApply current approaches in costing a collective agreement;\nUnderstand the application of the concept of total compensation;\nFormulate clear and compelling contract language; and\nDevelop innovative clauses to address current workplace challenges.\n\nFriday\, November 8\, 2024Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:00 am MT \nIntroduction: 9:00 am – 9:05 am MT \nPanel 1 - Reading the Vital Signs: Economic checkup for Alberta 2024-2025 - 9:05 am – 10:00 am MT\n\n\n \nRichard Hyndman\nResearch Officer\nAlberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) \n\n\n \nCatherine Rothrock\nChief Economist\nAlberta Treasury Board and Finance \n\n\nWhat are economists forecasting for 2025? In this session\, expert economists will examine 2025 economic and fiscal forecasts in Alberta and federally. Specifically\, the panel will address: \n\nWhat short- and long-term economic trends are experts predicting Canadians will experience in 2025 in Alberta and in Canada generally?\nHow does the Alberta economic outlook compare to other provinces and the United States?\nAre inflation and cost-of-living projected to increase in 2025?\nWhat is the status of the Alberta labour market and how does it compare with the labour market federally? Were more jobs gained or lost in 2024? What is the outlook for employment status in 2025?\nWhat measures are governments likely to prioritize in 2025 provincial and federal budgets to promote economic growth and prosperity?\n\nBreak: 10:00 am – 10:15 am MT \nPanel 2 - From Economic Realities to Bargaining Strategies: Experts provide guidance - 10:15 am – 11:30 am MT\n\n\n \nJames Casey\nArbitrator/Mediator\nLabour Arbitration + Mediation \n\n\n \nTricia Gibbs\nLabour Relations Officer\nUnited Nurses of Alberta (UNA) \n\n\n \nCraig Neuman\nEmployer Counsel\nNeuman Thompson \n\n\nIn this session\, expert panelists will explore the implications of the economic and fiscal climate for bargaining\, focusing on settlements and awards\, and addressing questions such as: \n\nHow has the rise in the rate of inflation seen throughout the pandemic been addressed at the bargaining table? Beyond general wage increases\, what wage adjustment measures are being negotiated?\nIs inflation’s deleterious effect on workers’ purchasing power the main driver behind recent rejections of tentative agreements\, or is something else at play?\nHas there been a rise in employer-sought “rollbacks” at the bargaining table?\nHow is the recent reported decline in inflation expected to impact wage demands? Will demands moderate or remain high due to low consumer confidence and high household costs relating to essentials\, mortgages\, and/or rent?\nHow are concerns about productivity and the standard of living likely to be reflected at the bargaining table?\nWhat key non-monetary demands are emerging at the bargaining table in the current climate?\n\nBreak: 11:30 am – 11:45 am MT \nFireside Chat - What’s New at the Board? - 11:45 am – 12:30 pm MT\n\n\n \nTeresa Haykowsky\nEmployer Counsel\nMcLennan Ross LLP \n\n\n \nNancy Schlesinger\nChair and Essential Services Commissioner\nAlberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) \n\n\nNetworking Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm MT \nPanel 3 - Recent Developments and Their Impact on Negotiations: Freedom of association; unfair labour practices; ban on strike replacements; remote work; and more - 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm MT\n\n\n \nPaulette DeKelver\nMediation/Arbitration \n\n\n \nBill Rigutto\nUnion Rep\nAlberta Union of Provincial Employees \n\n\n \nRebecca Silverberg\nEmployer Counsel\nMcLennan Ross LLP \n\n\nIn this session\, panelists will examine recent decisions\, legislative changes\, and other developments impacting bargaining in the public sector. Final topics will be selected in the weeks prior to the conference to ensure coverage of the latest and most important developments. Topics currently include: \n\nThe impact of recent court decisions concerning freedom of association and the legality of legislation restricting collective bargaining processes and outcomes;\nThe impact of recent arbitral awards\, including interest arbitration decisions addressing inflation and staffing/recruitment issues;\nThe impact of recent labour board decisions addressing issues such as unfair labour practices\, statutory freeze violations\, and picketing in a remote work context;\nThe impact of recent legislative initiatives including:\n\nFederal legislation to ban the use of strike replacement workers; and\nProvincial legislation regarding government oversight and coordination of non-union public sector compensation;\n\n\nRecent noteworthy settlements and strike actions; and\nCurrent workplace trends\, including artificial intelligence\, remote work\, the right to disconnect\, etc.\n\nBreak: 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm MT \nPanel 4 - Tackling Turnover: Addressing recruitment and retention at the bargaining table - 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm MT\n\n\n \nAdam Cembrowski\nUnion Counsel\nNugent Law Office \n\n\n \nJodi Edmunds\nDirector Employee & Labour Relations\nNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) \n\n\n \nLisa Mason\nNational Representative\nCanadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) \n\n\n \nAdam Norget\nDirector\, HR Legal Services & Legal Counsel\nHuman Resources Division\nEdmonton Police Service \n\n\nWorkplace conditions can affect organizational health\, employee satisfaction\, employee performance\, and turnover.  This panel will examine important considerations for addressing recruitment and retention at the bargaining table. Experts will discuss: \n\nEmerging collective agreement language regarding benefits and leaves;\nParticular work arrangements that enhance work-life balance;\nWork from home or hybrid work arrangements;\nMeans for improving employee mental health and minimizing burnout or undue stress; and\nThe potential for unions to act as hiring halls to supply staff to nursing homes and retirement homes\n\nClosing remarks: 4:00 pm MT \nCPDConference CPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 5.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 5.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nThis program qualifies for 5.5 CPD hours under the Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development Policy\n\n\n\nWorkshop CPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 5.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 5.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nThis program qualifies for 5.5 CPD hours under the Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development Policy
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/edmonton-bargaining-in-the-broader-public-sector-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Westin Edmonton\, 10135 100th Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference,Conference
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