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, ).
   • 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