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RegisterUnderstand what the labor law requires and how to interpret collective bargaining agreements. Designated for non-lawyers, this course covers the legal issues unique to a unionized workplace and how to interpret collective bargaining agreements.
Key outcomes
- Understand key differences between US labor laws, including the NLRA, RLA, and public sector statutes. Delve into the reasons for these discrepancies and their strategic impact on both employers and unions.
- Recognize and avoid unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining. Understand the “dos and don’ts” of each stage of employee unionization, from organizing to operating to negotiating.
- Identify the different ways impasse is handled under various labor laws (e.g. strikes, mediation, fact-finding). Explore their impact on bargaining power and strategy.
- Learn the rules of contract interpretation applied by arbitrators and anticipate results of grievances.
- Learn how to write clear contract language to reduce ambiguities to ensure the deal you made is enforceable.
- Understand the role of past practice, and how they are used by arbitrators to interpret collective bargaining agreements.
- Be able to provide strategic advice regarding what practices management can change and what would be subject to a successful grievance.
Who should enroll
- HR and labor relations professionals
- Managers and executives working in a union environment
- Attorneys involved in collective bargaining
- Union officials involved in collective bargaining
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