Negotiations Workshop

Date:
Tuesday, Oct 9, 2007 - Wednesday, Oct 10, 2007
Time:
09:00
Type:
City:
Burlington
Location:
Travelodge Hotel Burlington on the Lake, 2020 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
Registration Closed:
18 Sept 07
Contact:
Your Local Coordinator or Bargaining Unit President
Servicing Team:
West District Service Team

Description:
Workshop Length: Two Days

Note: A one-day session reviewing the negotiation process, roles and responsibilities, developing proposals and establishing priorities may be conducted prior to commencement of negotiation

Purpose: To assist the Bargaining Unit Negotiations Committee to understand its roles and responsibilities throughout the negotiations process.

Focus:

  • Team work including the roles and responsibilities of the membership negotiating team and the Labour Relations Officer
  • Utilizing provincial membership research
  • Strategies for Surveying Bargaining Unit Members to determine priorities
  • Gathering documentation to support demonstrated need
  • Negotiations Process; developing bargaining proposals
  • Goals and outcomes of negotiations
  • Employer/union relationship
  • Arbitration/strike lockout
  • Job action manual
  • Communication plans to keep members informed
  • Public relations strategies in right to strike sector
  • Reflections process

Who Should Attend: The workshop is designed for Bargaining Unit Negotiations Committee members and general membership who have a basic understanding of their rights as union members. Its objectives could be achieved through attendance at a “Know Your Rights” Workshop.