Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP)
Who should attendThis workshop is intended for managers and labor relations specialists who need comprehensive knowledge of labor relations law and in-depth exposure to negotiations theory and strategies. The workshop will provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively interact with employees and union representatives as well as participate in contract negotiations.
The learning environment
Attendance in this seminar will be limited to 25 participants. In addition to participation in lecture and discussion of labor relations law and negotiations theory and strategies, this program will provide participants with the opportunity to "try out" newly acquired skills and techniques in supervised bargaining and arbitration simulations. For past participants, these simulations have proven to be extremely valuable learning experiences not only for the inexperienced but also for seasoned professionals of labor relations.
- What previous participants say about the learning environment:
- "Relevant information directly transferable to everyday issues."
- "The lecture portion was extremely informative as was the case scenarios, i.e. disciplinary arbitration. To walk through each step was very rewarding."
- "Real world examples - the curriculum identified many points that were not apparent to me before this course."
Content and Delivery
- Interactions
- "The mix of attendees in the class was very valuable since there were a number of different backgrounds and industries represented which made for interesting discussions."
- "I appreciated the perspective of both sides -- management and union -- being shared."
- Instructor
- "The instructor was able to bring theories and issues to great clarity through examples from his personal life as a labor attorney. Challenges you to think and analyze."
- "Detailed analysis of topics with great stories and examples to help with retention and understanding."
Benefits of participating in this seminar
By participating in this seminar, you will:
- Be able to comply with labor relations legislation in day-to-day interactions with employees and unions
- Learn how to effectively negotiate labor-related challenging and contemporary issues
- Ensure that labor agreements are well administrated and grievances prevented
- Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the labor arbitration process
- Build a strong professional Labor Relations network from a wide variety of industries and organizations
- Obtain an extensive set of reference materials and resources
- What previous participants say about the impact of this seminar:
- "The examples, not just from the instructor, but everyone were such a great experience."
- "This was excellent! I have a list of actions to take when I return and those I'll incorporate in my next negotiations and CBA changes."
