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SUMMARY:Collective Bargaining Essentials: Skills\, tools\, and strategies for effective collective bargaining (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nAchieving successful bargaining outcomes requires strategy\, skill\, and the acumen to adapt. In this workshop\, experts will guide participants through the process of bargaining from the first meeting of parties up until a final agreement (or strike or arbitration). Attendees will hear panel discussions and work through scenarios highlighting a variety of bargaining essentials\, including: \n\n\nSetting ground rules for bargaining; \nTabling proposals and responding to counter-proposals; \nHandling package offers; \nDealing with late proposals; \nAnticipating and preparing responses; \nCommunicating with principals\, members\, and employees and respecting confidentiality; \nAddressing both parties’ priorities and developing strategies to bridge impasses; \nUnderstanding which issues can and cannot be taken to impasse; \nAnalyzing risks of lockouts and strikes; \nExploring options of mediation or interest arbitration where available; and \nFinalizing agreements. \n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is ideal for professionals engaged in collective bargaining\, labour negotiations\, or contract administration across sectors\, such as:  \n\nUnion Representatives and Labour Negotiators – Advocates who represent workers in bargaining processes and strive to secure fair and strategic agreements. \n\n\nHuman Resources and Labour Relations Professionals – HR managers\, labor relations specialists\, and organizational negotiators working to develop and implement effective bargaining strategies. \n\n\nLabour and Employment Lawyers – Legal professionals who support or advise bargaining teams\, assess legal risks\, and help navigate impasses\, strikes\, or arbitration. \n\n\nPublic Sector Administrators and Government Officials – Professionals from municipal\, provincial\, or federal agencies who participate in or oversee labor negotiations in the public sector. \n\n\nCorporate and Organizational Leaders – Executives and decision-makers responsible for shaping bargaining mandates\, communicating with stakeholders\, and finalizing agreements. \n\n\nWhat to Expect:\nIn this virtual skills training workshop\, experienced negotiators and labour relations professionals will guide participants through the collective bargaining process\, from setting ground rules and tabling proposals to navigating impasses and finalizing agreements. \nThroughout the session\, facilitators will lead participants through interactive scenarios that reflect real-world challenges at the bargaining table. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions verbally or through Zoom’s chat function and will receive personalized feedback on their participation in exercises and discussions.  \nParticipants will also receive a comprehensive set of digital materials\, including textbook chapters\, case summaries\, and additional resources developed by Lancaster House program lawyers for continued learning and future reference. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nParticipants will leave this training equipped to: \n\nDevelop effective bargaining strategies; \nEnhance communication and negotiation skills; and \nEvaluate and respond to bargaining challenges. \n\n\nPricing \n$995.00Add to cart	\n			\n  \n\nSpeakers \n\n\n \nNicole Gauthier\nExecutive Officer and Chief Negotiator\nOSSTF Toronto Teachers’ Bargaining Unit \n\n\n \nRyan Goldvine\nMediator/Arbitrator\nGoldvine Dispute Resolution Services \nPart-Time Member\nBC Employment Standards Tribunal \n\n\n \nDanica P. McLellan\nEmployer Counsel\nNeuman Thompson \n\n\nCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR BC & Yukon for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development 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 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of Ontario may consider counting this program for 4.5 Substantive hours; 0 Professionalism hours.\nMembers of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society may consider counting this program for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/collective-bargaining-essentials-skills-tools-and-strategies-for-effective-collective-bargaining/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Skills Training
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SUMMARY:Fissures and Fractures in the Workplace: Defusing interpersonal conflicts and restoring collegial relations
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nComing Soon. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \nComing Soon. \n\nWho Should Attend \nComing Soon. \n\nDelivery Format \nComing Soon. \n\nFissures and Fractures in the Workplace: Defusing interpersonal conflicts and restoring collegial relations Coming Soon. \n\nFood and Beverages \nBreakfast 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. \n\nPricing \nLabour Law Conference – Workshop  \n$1\,255.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nBundle pricing is also available: \n\nLabour Law Conference & Workshop – Bundle (Conference + Workshop) \n\n$2\,195.00Add to cart	\n			\n  \n\nSpeakers \n  \n\n\n \nAndrew Astritis\nUnion CounselRaven Law \n\n\n \nDavid Jewitt\nArbitrator\, Mediator and Workplace Investigator \n\n\n \nMante Molepo\nLawyer and Governance professionalFounder and CEOMante Molepo Consulting \n\n\nCPD \nCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/ontario-labour-law-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Rogers Centre Ottawa\, 55 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Labour Law & Labour Policy,Skills Training,Workshop
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