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Labor Arbitration Advocacy: Part I - Presenting Your Case

From the perspective of both the union and management, participants will practice how to develop a clear and effective theory of the case, create a proposed issue statement, identify and examine witnesses and present evidence.
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    $1495
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    New York, NY


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Register for Labor Arbitration Advocacy: Part I - Presenting Your Case

Negotiation Skills (online)

This introductory-level workshop is designed to develop the skills of union negotiators who do not have extensive experience in advancing a collective bargaining strategy. This online workshop is part of the four-course Labor Leadership Skills Certificate Program, participants do not have to be online at a specific time.


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    $199


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Labor Leadership Skills Certificate Program - Online

Ready to make a difference in your union, organization or company? Earn your certificate and build essential leadership, negotiation and communication skills with convenient and flexible online courses. This certificate program is an affordable and rapid-results educational experience that provides skills essential to success in your organization.


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    $597

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Register for Labor Leadership Skills Certificate Program - Online

Labor and Business Mathematics

The objective of this course is not only to learn mathematical skills and manipulations, but to develop an understanding of how numbers work and how math is useful in business and everyday life.
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    $625

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Effective Communications At Work

This course, part of the Online Labor Studies Program, focuses on how to develop skills to improve the effectiveness of your communication relationships and enhance the quality of your life. The class will be highly participatory and include the most crucial readings on effective communications for working people.


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    $625

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HR Leadership: Enhance Your Influence and Impact

HR leaders face increasing complexity in partnering with the business. This immersive program equips HR leaders with practical tools to align HR with business goals, lead talent discussions and influence senior leaders. Through case studies and group exercises, participants receive real-time feedback and coaching from faculty and peers.
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    $5456
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    New York, NY

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Register for HR Leadership: Enhance Your Influence and Impact

Advanced Internal Investigations: Process and Application

Learn and practice the complete step-by-step internal investigation process. Receive extensive content related to conducting interviews, investigation techniques, determining credibility, managing bias, reaching conclusions, and implementing outcomes. Interact with expert investigators to learn best practices and acquire new skills.
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    $2195
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Register for Advanced Internal Investigations: Process and Application

Labor Arbitration Advocacy: Part II - Cross-Examination

Cross examination is one of the most important but often poorly used parts of an advocate’s case.  Participants learn and practice the skills required to prepare and execute an effective cross, while identifying commonly made errors.  Participants practice cross-examination and receive coaching and feedback from experienced advocates and arbitrators.
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Register for Labor Arbitration Advocacy: Part II - Cross-Examination

Preparation for Collective Bargaining

Learn a step-by-step process on preparing for bargaining including aligning organizational, labor and bargaining strategies and developing management and union goals, and preparing for the bargaining table. An in-class project includes preparing and delivering a presentation to management to obtain bargaining mandate.


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    $1495
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Register for Preparation for Collective Bargaining

Effective Collective Bargaining and Simulation

Take on the role of lead negotiator in collective bargaining from start to finish. This course focuses on the practical aspects of developing and managing a team, the dynamics and flow of bargaining stages, the difference between competitive and collaborative approaches, and how to come to an agreement. Culminating in a day-and-a-half mock collective bargaining simulation, this course provides valuable practice and feedback from seasoned negotiators.


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    $2195
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Register for Effective Collective Bargaining and Simulation

Costing Out a Contract (online)

This is a practical, how-to-workshop to give union negotiators and bargaining committee members the skills they need to prepare for contract negotiations. This online workshop is part of the four-course Labor Leadership Skills Certificate and participants do not have to be online at a specific time.


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Register for Costing Out a Contract (online)

Advanced Internal Investigations Reports

Learn methods for capturing key information, maintaining documentation and writing fair, neutral and effective reports. Practice taking notes, developing documentation, avoiding advocacy language, addressing comparators/credibility and writing sound conclusions. Considerations include ethical issues and attorney/client privileges. Receive a report template that will uphold findings and withstand heightened scrutiny.
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    $1595


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Register for Advanced Internal Investigations Reports

Investigations in a Union Environment

A full and fair investigation of alleged employee misconduct is a critical component of due process. It is therefore essential that you use the available tools and techniques when conducting an investigation.


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    $995
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Register for Investigations in a Union Environment

Performance Management in a Union Environment

A unionizing workplace profoundly impacts managing behavior and performance. Navigate “just cause,” the role of union representation, disciplinary grievances and arbitrations. Simulate the critical breakdowns during workplace conflict and discover steps to a solution.


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    $1495
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Register for Performance Management in a Union Environment

Grievance and Arbitration Handling

This interactive course teaches how to analyze grievances and conduct grievance meetings with an eye towards fact-finding and resolution. Learn the basics of how arbitration works with the goal of being a more effective representative during the hearing.
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Register for Grievance and Arbitration Handling

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