Preparing for and Negotiating the Labor Contract

Labor contract negotiation is one of the most challenging and exciting assignments a manager can receive. However, everyone involved with the process must understand:

  1. the importance of his or her supporting role
  2. the dynamics of labor negotiations, strategies and tactics that either party may employ to achieve its objectives
  3. the types of conduct which can lead to unfair labor practice charges or signal, intentionally or unintentionally, impasses to the other party.

This intensive experiential workshop will provide you the knowledge and skills you will need to successfully negotiate labor contracts. Register today and join us in one of our upcoming workshops.

 

UPCOMING DATES
Upcoming Dates
Date Location
February 16-19, 2010 East Lansing, MI
Specific location to be determined
November 9-12, 2010 Toledo, OH
Specific location to be determined

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is intended for managers and labor relations specialists who need in-depth exposure to negotiations theory and practice. It will provide them with the skills and knowledge as well as the confidence necessary to contribute to the success of the employer's upcoming negotiations with the union.

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THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Attendance in this seminar will be limited to 25 participants. In addition to participation in lecture and discussion of negotiations theory and practice, this program will provide participants with the opportunity to "try out" newly acquired skills and techniques in a supervised bargaining simulation. For past participants, the bargaining simulation has proven to be an invaluable learning experience not only for the inexperienced, but also for seasoned veterans of labor contract negotiations.

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BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS SEMINAR

By participating in this seminar, you will:

  • Learn how to effectively negotiate labor-related challenging and contemporary issues
  • Build a strong professional Labor Relations network from a wide variety of industries and organizations
  • Take home an extensive set of reference materials and resources

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AGENDA
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
General Overview Collaborative Method of Collective Bargaining Collaborative Method of Collective Bargaining (continued)
Traditional Method of Collective Bargaining Traditional Method of Collective Bargaining (continued) Traditional Method of Collective Bargaining (continued)  
Preparing for Negotiations     Special issues in contract negotiation (discussed specifically in the context of contract negotiation)

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INSTRUCTOR

Bruce Lillie is an attorney representing management in the area of labor relations. His background contains over 33 years of Labor Relations experience from management, union, and neutral perspectives (Bruce was also a union representative for more than 10 years). Mr. Lillie has extensive experience prior to and after becoming an attorney including primary spokesperson: in negotiations for over 600 labor contracts employing traditional, collaborative, and mutual gains methods of collective bargaining; in over 300 mediation sessions; in over 100 National Labor Relations Board Hearings; and in hundreds of arbitration hearings.

Mr. Lillie has extensive experience representing medical care facilities including medical centers, hospitals, nursing homes and other health care related organizations from both the union and management perspectives. He also worked full time at a hospital when attending college.

Mr. Lillie was a primary strategist in dozens of union organizing initiatives and is also an arbitrator for the American Arbitrator Association Labor Panel. Mr. Lillie is also the primary presenter for HRetc's training workshops and seminars pertaining to collective bargaining, collaborative bargaining, contract administration, arbitration, discipline and discharge, past practice, labor and employment law, and drug and alcohol issues. He is also the primary instructor for the labor relations certification program.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

There are several ways to enroll in our courses:

Complete the registration form and follow the instructions for submitting it to us.

 By Mail or Fax: Complete the online registration form, print that page, and send it by fax to 517-432-0138 or by mail to:

HR Executive Education
School of Labor and Industrial Relations
Michigan State University
423 S. Kedzie Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1032 		By Phone: We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this training program and take your registration over the phone. Call us at 517-355-9592.

SEMINAR FEE: $2,195

The seminar fee includes:

  • Continental breakfast and networking lunch each day
  • Certificate for completion of program (assumes passing of certification examination)
  • Course materials to take back to your workplace
  • Inclusion on our mailing list. If you can't attend and want to be on this list, please email the request to hretc@lir.msu.edu.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
  • 14 days or more prior to seminar: full refund
  • Less than 14 days: $350 cancellation fee
  • Failure to attend without canceling: no refund

MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of cancelled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for people with disabilities or special dietary needs may be requested by calling HR Executive Education at 517-355-9592. We will do all we can to accommodate you. It would be especially helpful if you would contact us at least three weeks before the program.

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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Overnight accommodations are not included in the seminar fee. For reservations, call the hotel listed for your seminar. Be sure to refer to the Michigan State University Block.

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FEDERAL ID:
  • MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
  • Payment does not have to accompany registration but is due by the seminar date.
  • Registrants will receive a combined confirmation letter and invoice.
  • Certifications will be mailed out upon successful completion of the certification exam and seminar payment confirmation
  • Business casual attire.
  • Please, no audio or video recording

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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

If you have questions that are not answered here, please call us at 517-355-9592 or e-mail comclm@msu.edu.

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