Collective bargaining is an essential part of labour relations that provides workers with a voice through their representatives, usually trade unions, to engage in direct negotiations with employers. This process is crucial for determining the terms and conditions of employment for groups of employees. The goal is to reach a collective agreement, a legally binding contract that specifies key elements such as:
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Fair working conditions (including hours, health and safety, and job roles)
- Comprehensive benefits like healthcare, pensions, and leave
- Robust job security and transparent layoff procedures
- Effective grievance mechanisms for resolving disputes
- Clearly outlined rights and responsibilities for employers, employees, and the union
As worker pay continues to decline while management and CEO salaries soar over the past decade, there has never been a more urgent need to strengthen labour’s collective voice through a workshop on collective bargaining. TIPSES offers labour unions, management teams, and government labour board members a one-week seminar focused on this essential process.
This seminar is essential for equipping workers with the tools they need to improve their working conditions and achieve greater fairness and stability in the workplace. Key themes of the seminar will include, but are not limited to:
- The Mechanics of Collective Bargaining (General Process)
- Preparation for Bargaining
- Issuing a Notice to Bargain/Negotiation
- Conducting Effective Negotiations
- Resolving Disputes (When an Impasse Occurs)
- Conciliation Strategies
Attend this vital seminar to discover how to positively impact worker’s lives and improve the overall workplace environment.
Collective bargaining is an essential part of labour relations that provides workers with a voice through their representatives, usually trade unions, to engage in direct negotiations with employers. This process is crucial for determining the terms and conditions of employment for groups of employees. The goal is to reach a collective agreement, a legally binding contract that specifies key elements such as:
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Fair working conditions (including hours, health and safety, and job roles)
- Comprehensive benefits like healthcare, pensions, and leave
- Robust job security and transparent layoff procedures
- Effective grievance mechanisms for resolving disputes
- Clearly outlined rights and responsibilities for employers, employees, and the union
As worker pay continues to decline while management and CEO salaries soar over the past decade, there has never been a more urgent need to strengthen labour’s collective voice through a workshop on collective bargaining. TIPSES offers labour unions, management teams, and government labour board members a one-week seminar focused on this essential process.
This seminar is essential for equipping workers with the tools they need to improve their working conditions and achieve greater fairness and stability in the workplace. Key themes of the seminar will include, but are not limited to:
- The Mechanics of Collective Bargaining (General Process)
- Preparation for Bargaining
- Issuing a Notice to Bargain/Negotiation
- Conducting Effective Negotiations
- Resolving Disputes (When an Impasse Occurs)
- Conciliation Strategies
Attend this vital seminar to discover how to positively impact worker’s lives and improve the overall workplace environment.
