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If you are going to the bargaining table or operating in a unionized environment, you need to know the key “do’s” and “don’ts” of U.S. labor law. Designed for non-lawyers, this course teaches the legal essentials such as union formation, unfair labor practices, good faith bargaining and what happens at impasse. Led by expert practitioners with decades of experience in labor relations.
Key outcomes
- Understand key differences between U.S. 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.
Who should enroll
- HR and labor relations professionals
- Managers and executives working in union environment
- Attorneys involved in collective bargaining
- Union officials involved in collective bargaining
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