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SUMMARY:Bargaining from Start to Finish: What to expect\, what to avoid
DESCRIPTION:Program OverviewIn this full-day workshop\, experts will guide participants through the bargaining process\, from start to finish\, with a focus on preparing for bargaining\, applying negotiation strategies\, and crafting appropriate collective agreement language. Participants will engage in interactive exercises relevant to the principles and practices discussed throughout the day. Questions to be discussed include: \nPreparing for Bargaining \n\nHow is collective bargaining conducted in the public and broader public sectors? How do mandates affect bargaining?\nHow should parties efficiently and effectively prepare for bargaining?\nWhat factors should parties consider when developing a bargaining strategy?\nWhat are best practices for drafting bargaining proposals? What steps should employers and unions take when drafting or reviewing bargaining proposals?\nWhy is costing necessary? How should parties determine the cost of benefits under a collective agreement?\n\nNegotiating and Communicating \n\nWhat are examples of negotiation strategies and tactics?\nHow can parties identify and counteract bad faith bargaining?\nWhen should parties consider mediation or other dispute resolution options?\nWhat actions should unions and employers avoid when communicating with members or employees and the media during bargaining? How can parties engage the media effectively?\n\nBargaining Novel or Pressing Issues and Collective Agreement Language \n\nWhat strategies should be employed when bargaining novel or pressing issues\, such as the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”)\, workloads\, and restructuring?\nWhat rules should parties keep in mind when drafting collective agreement provisions\, especially with respect to novel issues?\nHow do arbitrators interpret provisions of a collective agreement? What lessons can be learned from recent decisions in which arbitrators have interpreted contentious provisions?\n\nConcluding Bargaining \n\nWhat steps are involved in the ratification of a collective agreement?\nWhat information should parties preserve in anticipation of future disagreements or in preparation for the next round of bargaining?\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nUnion Representatives and Labour Negotiators – Stay on top of the latest cases and emerging collective agreement language and learn to develop and advocate for bargaining solutions that contribute to equitable\, inclusive\, and diverse workplaces and meet member needs.\nGovernment and Organizational Leaders\, Employer Representatives\, and Human Resources and Labour Relations Professionals – Learn to draft and negotiate collective agreement language that meets employer obligations and enhances workplace equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, ultimately creating safer\, more productive workplaces with improved retention and morale.\nLabour and Employment Lawyers – Better support bargaining teams and act more effectively as spokesperson at the table by remaining up to date on the latest cases\, emerging collective agreement language\, and advice from other legal experts.\nMediators\, Conciliators\, and Arbitrators – Expand your toolkit for facilitating negotiations and resolving collective bargaining challenges.\n\nWhat to Expect: \nIn this interactive\, in-person workshop\, participants will learn legal principles and best practices in bargaining and compliance. \nParticipants will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises. \nThis workshop is designed for union leaders and negotiators\, employer representatives and HR professionals\, and labour relations specialists and legal experts. \nPublic Sector Bargaining Skills Training WorkshopComing Soon. \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast\n8:00 – 9:00 am PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n9:00 am – 10:25 am PT\n\n\nMorning Break\n10:25 – 10:40 am PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n10:40 am – 12:00 pm PT\n\n\nLunch\n12:00 – 1:00 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n1:00 pm – 2:20 pm PT\n\n\nAfternoon Break\n2:20 – 2:35 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n2:35 pm – 4:00 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop Ends\n4:00 pm PT\n\n\n\n\nFood and BeveragesBreakfast 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. \nChanges and NotificationsAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \nPricingBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference – Workshop \n$1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nPublic Sector Bargaining ConferenceAttend Lancaster House’s Public Sector Bargaining Conference\, taking place at the same venue\, on November 4\, 2026. \nBundle your registration with this conference and workshop: \nBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference + Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training Workshop  \n$2\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nAdd the Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference to your bundle: \nBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference + Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference + Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop or Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training Workshop \n$2\,995.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nThe Public Sector Bargaining Conference brings together top union leaders\, employer representatives\, negotiators\, HR professionals\, legal experts\, and government officials to examine the latest factors shaping public sector labour negotiations. Ideal for those gearing up for bargaining\, the conference highlights recent legislative changes\, wage settlements\, and economic and arbitral trends. More than just an educational event\, this conference offers meaningful networking opportunities with seasoned negotiators and industry experts. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and professional connections to navigate the complexities of public sector bargaining successfully. \nFeatured WorkshopsAttendees also have the option to attend the Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop taking place concurrent to this workshop. \nIn these interactive\, day-long workshops\, participants will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises\, learning practical tools and techniques that will prove invaluable in day-to-day work. \nSpeakers\n\n \nLeanne Bowes\nChief Executive Officer\nPost-Secondary Employers’ Association \n\n\n \nCarmen Hamilton\nVice-Chair\nBC Labour Relations Board (BLCRB) \n\n\n \nNorah Miner\nDirector of Bargaining\nHealth Sciences Association of BC (HSABC) \n\n\nCPDCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/b-c-bargaining-in-the-broader-public-sector-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver\, 999 Canada Pl #300\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Fissures and Fractures in the Workplace: Defusing interpersonal conflicts and restoring collegial relations
DESCRIPTION:Program OverviewDesigned with both legal rigour and practical application in mind\, this session helps participants deepen their understanding of core workplace challenges and build hands-on skills to improve outcomes. \nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nHuman Resources Professionals\nLabour Relations Officers\nUnion Stewards & Counsel\nLegal Advisors and Advocates\n\nDelivery Format  \n\nIn-Person session led by leading labour relations experts\nInteractive case studies and guided discussion\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nStrategies for proactive problem solving\nScenario-based exercises and expert feedback\nLegislative updates and case study analysis\nTools to improve communication and resolution at the front lines\n\nLabour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training WorkshopThis comprehensive skills training workshop will equip attendees with proactive strategies to identify\, address\, and defuse interpersonal tensions and restore workplace relationships. Combining expert panel discussion with small-group exercises aimed at honing practical skills\, the session will address issues such as: \n\nWhat early warning signs may indicate that interpersonal tension or conflict is brewing? What steps should employers and unions take upon recognizing these signs?\nWhat policies\, collective bargaining provisions\, or informal measures should be in place with respect to workplace conflict? What emerging provisions\, policies\, or practices can be adopted to allow for early conflict intervention?\nAt what point do employers and supervisors become legally obligated to intervene in or investigate workplace conflict? Does it matter whether the conflict takes place in the workplace or in off-duty contexts?\nCan employees express political\, religious\, or controversial opinions in the workplace? What does recent caselaw suggest about the line between safeguarding free speech at work and an employer’s duty to ensure a safe work environment? How can employers and unions prevent these conversations from getting out of hand?\nWhen do interpersonal conflicts rise to the level of bullying or harassment? Do employers have a legal obligation to address incivility or personal conflict that does not rise to this level?\nWhat factors must be considered when dealing with conflict between an employee and supervisor\, as opposed to a conflict between two employees? What is the role of the union when conflict arises between employees who are union members?\nWhat is meant by the term “poisoned workplace” and at what point will workplace conflict create an environment meeting this threshold?\nWhat steps should employers\, unions\, supervisors\, and other employees take when individuals in the workplace are engaged in a seriously escalating conflict?\nWhen is it appropriate to consider moving an employee to a different department or location rather than attempting to resolve the issues in the current environment?\nWith many workplaces moving to a hybrid or remote model\, how can parties address workplace conflict in situations that may be more difficult to monitor\, such as online chats?\nWhen will an employee’s behaviour with respect to a workplace conflict rise to the level of disciplinable misconduct? To what degree will the fact that the impugned conflict was in keeping with the workplace culture\, or “condoned” by the employer\, impact an arbitrator’s or adjudicator’s assessment as to discipline or liability?\nWhat organizational factors contribute to a higher incidence of workplace conflict? How should employers and unions identify whether those factors are present and what steps should be taken to improve the environment?\nWhat role can a trauma-informed\, culturally competent approach play in addressing workplace conflict? How can such an approach aid employers and unions in understanding why conflict has developed and how to effectively respond?\nWhat role can mediation or other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods play in defusing conflicts and restoring workplace relationships?\nWhat does an effective workplace restoration plan entail? When should an employer consider retaining an external individual to assist with ongoing conflicts in the workplace? What is the union’s role in workplace restoration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast\n8:00 – 9:00 am PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n9:00 am – 10:25 am PT\n\n\nMorning Break\n10:25 – 10:40 am PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n10:40 am – 12:00 pm PT\n\n\nLunch\n12:00 – 1:00 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n1:00 pm – 2:20 pm PT\n\n\nAfternoon Break\n2:20 – 2:35 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop\n2:35 pm – 4:00 pm PT\n\n\nWorkshop Ends\n4:00 pm PT\n\n\n\n\nFood and BeveragesBreakfast 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. \nChanges and NotificationsAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \nPricingLabour Arbitration and Policy Conference – Workshop \n$1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nLabour Arbitration and Policy ConferenceAttend Lancaster House’s Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference\, taking place at the same venue\, on November 6\, 2026. \nBundle your registration with this conference and workshop: \nLabour Arbitration and Policy Conference + Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop \n$2\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nAdd the Public Sector Bargaining Conference to your bundle: \nBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference + Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference + Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop or Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training Workshop  \n$2\,995.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nTailored for labour relations professionals\, lawyers\, consultants\, arbitrators\, and mediators\, the event will feature engaging discussions on the latest caselaw and legislative updates and procedural tools and challenges. Connect with leading legal and labour relations professionals and build the knowledge and relationship essential for success in Western Canada’s legal landscape. \nFeatured WorkshopsAttendees also have the option to attend the Public Sector Bargaining Skills Training Workshop taking place concurrent to this workshop. \nIn these interactive\, day-long workshops\, participants will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises\, learning practical tools and techniques that will prove invaluable in day-to-day work. \nFacilitator \n\n\n \nKyra Hudson\nMediator\, Lawyer\, Facilitator\, Independent Investigator \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nBrad N. Cocke\nEmployer counsel\nCooperwilliams \n\n\n \nMagda Laljee\, M.A.\nFounder and Partner\nCuriositas Consulting \n\n\n \nBrittany (Britt) Skinner\nDirector of Advocacy \nBC General Employees Union (BCGEU) \n \n\n\nCPDCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/b-c-labour-arbitration-and-policy-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver\, 999 Canada Pl #300\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Training,Workshop
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