Managing Employees in a Unionized Workplace - Sherrard Kuzz

Half-Day Intensive Virtual Workshop

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, etc.).
• 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.

DATE and TIME: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Workshop
COST: $400 plus tax
REGISTER: Here [registrants will receive a secure Zoom link 24 hrs prior]
This is a small group workshop; space is extremely limited.