For union officers, staff, and experienced stewards. This two-day course will include updates on hot topics, analysis of arbitration case studies, and a focus on sharpening communication, advocacy and presentation skills.
Topics will include:
Discipline & Discharge: Mastering the “Tests of Just Cause” and key recent trends in discipline cases
Contract Interpretation: Understanding arbitrators’ standards for interpreting written language and “past practice”
Arbitration case studies: How arbitration works, and how to lay the foundation for a strong arbitration case at every step of the grievance process
Making Your Case: Collecting essential evidence, framing the issue, presenting persuasive arguments, involving members, and negotiating settlements
Your Contract & the Law: How do labor and employment laws interact with your collective bargaining agreement? What are pros and cons of resolving issues via a grievance vs. other legal channels?
