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The Cornell ILR School was created to study and practice labor relations. This program consists of skilled-based interactive workshops for both management and union representatives. Learn, practice and receive feedback from experts with decades of experience. Develop the confidence and ability to design strategy, engage stakeholders, negotiate, administer the CBA, resolve disputes and operate effectively in a union environment. Network with other union and management representatives from all industries across the US and around the world.

“The Cornell ILR program is second to none in this industry and those that graduate are proud of their accomplishments and have developed strong relationships with our classmates over the years. The Cornell badge on our resume carries a high perceived value, we are proud of it and the connections that we have made as result of participating in this program. I am looking forward to receiving my certificate/plaque on Friday, but truly saddened to see the end of my Cornell program. I valued the experience and know that it has made me a better ILR professional. Thank you again for an amazing and valuable academic experience. I cannot say enough about this program and the high value education received.” -Collective Bargaining Program Participant and Current Labor Relations Consultant

Certificates in Labor Relations

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Performance Management in a Union Environment

A unionizing workplace profoundly impacts managing behavior and performance. Navigate “just cause,” the role of union representation, disciplinary grievances and arbitrations. Simulate the critical breakdowns during workplace conflict and discover steps to a solution.

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Grievance and Arbitration Handling

This interactive course teaches how to analyze grievances and conduct grievance meetings with an eye towards fact-finding and resolution. Learn the basics of how arbitration works with the goal of being a more effective representative during the hearing.
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Advanced Negotiations Strategies and Techniques

Through a series of interactive simulations, participants learn about the conflicting motivations to compete and cooperate in negotiations. The goal is to change the way you think about and approach negotiations, and practice a variety of approaches to understand how their effectiveness varies by situation.
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Negotiating with Difficult People

Learn key strategic and tactical choices in negotiating with irrational, narcissistic people. Drawing on techniques used by hostage negotiators, participants practice behavioral and communication techniques designed to redirect resistance. Techniques can be used in dealing with difficult people in everyday work like as well as in formal negotiations.

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Labor Law and Contract Interpretation

Learning the key do’s and don’ts of the labor law and how arbitrators interpret collective bargaining agreements is critical to operating in a union environment. Essential for anyone going to the bargaining table or operating day-to-day in a union environment.
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Negotiation Skills for the Workplace

Through role-plays and simulations, gain insight into your own negotiation biases, weaknesses and strengths, and build negotiation confidence and competency. Participants learn how to plan a negotiation strategy and practice communication skills necessary to showcase underlying needs and interests. Positional and interest-based negotiation skills are explored.

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Preparation for Collective Bargaining

Learn a step-by-step process on preparing for bargaining including aligning organizational, labor and bargaining strategies and developing management and union goals, and preparing for the bargaining table. An in-class project includes preparing and delivering a presentation to management to obtain bargaining mandate.

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Effective Collective Bargaining and Simulation

Take on the role of lead negotiator in collective bargaining from start to finish. This course focuses on the practical aspects of developing and managing a team, the dynamics and flow of bargaining stages, the difference between competitive and collaborative approaches, and how to come to an agreement. Culminating in a day-and-a-half mock collective bargaining simulation, this course provides valuable practice and feedback from seasoned negotiators.

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Labor Arbitration Advocacy: Part I - Presenting Your Case

From the perspective of both the union and management, participants will practice how to develop a clear and effective theory of the case, create a proposed issue statement, identify and examine witnesses and present evidence.
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Compensation and Costing for Collective Bargaining

This course gives collective bargainers the knowledge to think strategically and creatively about compensation, benefits and work rules and the skills necessary to cost out changes in the fast paced environment of a collective bargaining negotiation.

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Agreement Writing for Labor Relations

The ability to craft clear and enforceable contract and grievance-settlement language is paramount to ensure the intent and terms of the agreement are understood by all parties and the negotiated deal is upheld.
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Labor Arbitration Advocacy: Part II - Cross-Examination

Cross examination is one of the most important but often poorly used parts of an advocate’s case.  Participants learn and practice the skills required to prepare and execute an effective cross, while identifying commonly made errors.  Participants practice cross-examination and receive coaching and feedback from experienced advocates and arbitrators.
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Investigations in a Union Environment

A full and fair investigation of alleged employee misconduct is a critical component of due process. It is therefore essential that you use the available tools and techniques when conducting an investigation.

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