What is the impact of a collective agreement on management’s ability to organize the workplace?
How can workplace leaders effectively manage and discipline employees in a unionized environment?
Applying interactive learning and real life-scenarios, this half-day workshop examines these topics:
1. The Collective Agreement
- What falls within management rights?
- The impact of key provisions on management’s ability to organize work (job postings, layoff, seniority, probation, etc.).
- Understanding the grievance and arbitration process.
2. Effective Management of Unionized Employees
- Dealing with union stewards and representatives.
- Effective performance management.
- Motivating and communicating with unionized employees.
3. Discipline and Discharge
- What do arbitrators consider in upholding discipline?
- The impact of workplace policies and procedures.
- Best (and worst) practices for discipline and discharge in a unionized environment