Your collective agreement outlines the rights of your association’s members and the responsibilities of the administration. But negotiating an effective collective agreement requires preparation and practice.
In this 1-week course, participants will:
- Review Bargaining Basics
- Examine the Legal Framework for Collective Bargaining their province
- Analyze their current collective agreement;
- Strategize how to communicate with their members and other stakeholders;
- Plan on how to manage the negotiating process and stay organized
- Identify best practices for preparing proposals and bargaining mandates;
- Complete a simulation of a collective bargaining process.
The course will begin with a brief welcome webinar and a chance to review the online modules. You’ll then take part in two 3-hour webinars to review collective bargaining basics and tactics and take part in a simulation of a collective bargaining negotiation.
Following the completion of this course, a follow-up strategy session may be scheduled for your association with one of CAUT’s Senior Labour Relations Officers to address specific concerns and issues.