Bargaining Professional Development
Professional development training on bargaining is designed to provide administrators and human resources professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively negotiate collective bargaining agreements and to lawfully make “mid-term” changes in employees’ wages, hours, and working conditions. This training is essential for those looking to develop the crucial ability to navigate the collective bargaining process and effectively advocate for the employer’s interests while also maintaining positive labor relations.
The training typically covers a range of topics related to bargaining, including how to prepare for bargaining; how to develop and master your bargaining strategy; how to effectively communicate with your staff during the bargain; how to handle difficult union representatives; and how to prepare for the unexpected at the table.
The training may be delivered through a variety of formats, such as classroom instruction, online courses, workshops, or conferences. Participants will engage in role-playing exercises, case studies, and group discussions to develop their bargaining skills and gain practical experience.
Overall, professional development training on bargaining is critical for administrators and HR professionals who want master the skills necessary to effectively bargain with unions.
All professional development experiences at Stevens Clay are tailored to YOUR needs. Length of time and format of professional development will be determined after our initial consultation with you.
Bargaining Basics
Learning Targets
Learn how to effectively prepare for bargaining
Understand the different strategies and approaches to bargaining
Learn how to manage conflict at the bargaining table
Audience
Individuals new to K-12 bargaining
Beyond Basic Bargaining
Learning Targets
Develop tools to effectively strategize for a successful bargain
Learn how to ethically and effectively communicate during the bargain
Understand how to plan for the unexpected
Audience
Staff with experience at the K-12 bargaining table
Mandatory Subjects of Bargaining
Learning Targets
Understand the difference between mandatory and permissive subjects of bargaining
Learn why it matters to understand the difference
Learn how to make changes to mandatory subjects in a legal and effective way
Audience
Human Resource Personnel
Mid-Term Bargaining
Learning Targets
Understand what changes you can make to terms and conditions of employment “mid-term”
Understand your bargaining obligations to the union when making those changes
Understand how to get the results you want
Audience
Human Resource Personnel