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RETURNING TO OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES:The Challenges Facing the Labour Union Movements
- 15 - 17 Oct 2024
Distance Learning Mode
(Available also for customised Training by Duration, Venue & Fee)
Details
The Challenges Facing the Labour Union
Movements is targeted at union officials, and activists who will benefit
from a deeper understanding of the links between founding principles of
unionism, economic and trade union history to assist in the development
of responses to the issues facing trade unions today. The course will
look at the Keynesian approach to the 'Great Depression with the 'New
Deal' and the creation of the Welfare State and rise of neoliberalism
and 'Globalisation in response and their impact on unions and the
workplace.
The course will also cover:
- Impact of Globalisation on trade unions and the workplace.
- Trade union responses to Globalisation.
- Trade Union approaches to organising.
- Practical approaches to change.
It is imperative that the Management of the various organisations to realise the urgency and benefit of empowering their union executive especially those leading the union at various levels in their organisations
by consciously building their capacities and capabilities. This allows for continuous harmony in the workplace
which will boost productivity and increase the bottom line. This is critical to corporate survival.
Course Profile
The objectives of the workshops are:
- To provide an opportunity for the parties to critically analyze the challenges facing labour management relationship;
- To agree on where it needs to go;
- To determine how it can be constructively managed;
- To clarify (and build mutual respect for) common and divergent interests;
- To explore issues of trust and risk taking associated with working collaboratively;
- To improve the knowledge and skills for working jointly;
- To develop core principles and guidelines for the working relationship;
- To produce working tools to guide consultative
- To have an opportunity to interact with union and management representatives from a variety of sectors within your region.
Course Content
- The History and Principles of trade unionism
- Collective Bargaining: Preparing for Bargaining
- Best Practice Steps and Pathway s in Resolving Disputes
- Aligning Trade Union Strategies and Expectations with Organisations Goals and Corporate Mission
- Unions, Productivity and the New Industrial Relations Strategic Consideration
- Enforceability of Collective Agreements
- Effective Mediation and Industrial Conflict Resolution: Options and Strategies
- Defining Rights, Duties and Obligations in a Tripartite Employment Relationship (i.e. the principal, contractor companies and contractor employees)
- Conflict Resolution Skills for Union Leaders
- Public Speaking Skills for Union Advocates
- Current issues in Collective Labour Relations
Target Audience
The programme is designed for Trade Union Leadership, Management Staff, Human resource Managers, Employee Relations Managers and Union Members
Delivery Method.
The programme will be delivered using the following methodologies: Lectures, discussions, syndicate work, case studies and exercises.
TESTIMONIALS
Here is what members who attended Labour and Trade Union Courses said
I will say that the conference was rich in content
The conference opened my eyes in treating my fellow workers with respect
and to fight for our rights when the
need arises through collective bargain
I just realized from this conference that unionism is not child’s play
The conference has
taught me what it takes to be in union. It has really exposed me to see that I
have not fared well as executive member. I have learnt a lot
I am impressed at the course contents, which are rich and covers the
basic tenets of unionism
The conference gave me the opportunity to be a better union leader
The lecture (content) was quite educative
I acquired additional knowledge on bargaining skills and grievance procedures
The procedure of grievance handling
is well tackled
- I would recommend the conference to others. It is also good for people in the management position
- It has given me a wider knowledge of Labour/Trade union Act.
- The strength of the course was very practical and tailored to suit industry needs
- The course has met my expectations in all ramifications.
- The course has been and is still helpful in bridging the gap between management and staff union and therefore fostering harmonious working relations
- The course was very exciting, refreshing and educative, many thanks for the high quality of resource persons and participants. More grease to your elbows. Please keep it up
- The conference was interactive and informative
- The conference will help in discrete foresighted unionism
The conference has enlighten me on Labour Acts and other relevant areas of Unionism
- The conference has really help to create better industrial harmony and relevance in our workplace
- I will recommend this conference, very essential
- The facilitator were apt and knowledgeable
- The course was adequate and relevant
- The strength of this program is on audience participation and relation of knowledge to experience
- The conference has improve my advocacy as a Labour leader
- I appreciate the in-depth knowledge and experience of the facilitators
- By making me to be aware and have in-depth knowledge of union laws/regulations and expectation. It also create the quest to study the law and use it to bargain with employers
- The conference enhanced and expanded my knowledge in union activities and also help me to achieve peace and harmony in the organization
- Utilizing the theoretical and practical gains in daily union activities
- The training should be made available state by state.
- The conference has met my expectation in the areas of providing solutions without infringement on the right of workers
- The conference met my expectation in all ramifications.
- The conference has educated me in knowing Labour laws and ways of resolving industrial disputes which will be applied by me in negotiation of Labour disputes in my workplace.
- The course is highly recommended. I will recommend it to the union leaders and employers in order to sponsor Labour leaders and organization managers.
- The conference has given me better skills, stability and emotional balance in terms of unionist being able to assert himself in negotiation
- On how to better approach my management with a better skill and mind set
- This conference has increase my knowledge and experience in teaching process
- I will recommend this Conference to other staff
- I am now better equipped as a unionist
- The conference was very educative and has actually given me the opportunity to know more about my responsibilities as a labour Leader.
It was very fruitful and the resource persons are excellent and the method of presentation is good
I have updated myself on the relevant labour laws and I now have more
interest in ensuring industrial harmony
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