Is your organization prepared if a union targets your workplace?
A union organizing campaign can happen quickly and employers that are unprepared can find themselves struggling to understand what they can legally say and do, how to respond to organizing activity, and how to effectively communicate with employees while complying with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Our engaging live labor relations seminar will provide employers and management with practical guidance on preparing for union organizing activity, understanding the legal rules governing union campaigns, and effectively managing employee relations before, during, and after an organizing campaign.
Gain an Inside Look at How Union Organizing Campaigns Work
Understanding how unions identify and approach potential organizing targets can help employers recognize early warning signs and proactively address workplace issues.
This seminar will provide an insider’s perspective on the union organizing process, including how unions evaluate potential targets, what factors may contribute to an organizing campaign, and what employers can lawfully do, and must avoid doing, when faced with union organizing activity.
You will learn practical strategies for maintaining positive employee relations and addressing workplace concerns before they escalate, as well as how to respond appropriately if your organization becomes the target of an organizing campaign.
What Happens If the Union Wins?
What happens if efforts to remain union-free are unsuccessful and a union becomes the certified representative of some or all of your employees?
The workplace changes—and employers need to be prepared.
Once employees are represented by a union, many aspects of the employment relationship are governed by the NLRA and, once negotiated, a collective bargaining agreement. Managers must understand what they can and cannot do, how discipline should be handled, how grievances are addressed, and how to communicate effectively with represented employees.
This seminar will help you understand the transition from an unrepresented workplace to a unionized environment and provide practical guidance for effectively managing employees in a represented workplace.
Join Our Labor Relations Experts
Join Melissa Fleischer, Esq., President and Founder of HR Learning Center LLC, an experienced management-side employment law attorney, and Steven Mayo, union-avoidance expert and HR Consultant for HR Learning Center LLC, as they guide you through the complex legal and practical issues surrounding union organizing campaigns and labor relations.
Together, they will provide practical strategies to help you understand your legal obligations, prepare for union activity, and effectively manage your workplace if employees become represented by a union.
What You Will Learn
This engaging and interactive seminar will provide practical guidance on:
- Understanding the Union Organizing Process — How unions identify potential organizing targets and what happens during an organizing campaign
- Recognizing Signs of Union Organizing Activity — What employers and managers should know and look for
- Lawful Union-Avoidance Strategies — Practical strategies for maintaining positive employee relations and addressing workplace concerns
- Understanding the Rules of a Union Campaign — What management can and cannot lawfully say and do under the NLRA
- Responding to Union Organizing Activity — How to prepare management and respond appropriately when a campaign begins
- Understanding Local Union Trends — Factors employers should consider when assessing their labor relations environment
- Transitioning to a Represented Workplace — What changes when employees become represented by a union
- Understanding Collective Bargaining Agreements — Key provisions and how a CBA affects day-to-day management
- Progressive Discipline in a Unionized Workplace — Effective and legally compliant approaches to discipline
- Communicating with Represented Employees — Understanding appropriate management communications in a union environment
- Managing Workplace Conflicts — Addressing employee relations issues in a represented environment
- Managing Work and Family Leave Issues — Navigating leave-related concerns involving represented employees
- Managing Attendance and Tardiness — Applying workplace rules consistently while complying with the CBA and applicable law
- Grievances and Arbitrations — Understanding the grievance process and what to expect from arbitration hearings
What Is Included in the Staying Union Free & Labor Relations Webinar?
Your registration includes:
- One-hour live online seminar presented by an experienced union-avoidance expert and management-side labor relations attorney
- PowerPoint presentation
- Comprehensive handouts
- Practical checklists and resources
- Certificate of Attendance
- HRCI Recertification Credits
- Live Question & Answer Session
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for professionals responsible for employee relations, labor relations, and workplace management, including:
- Labor Relations Professionals
- HR Professionals and HR Directors
- Attorneys and Employment Counsel
- General Managers
- Business Owners
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- In-House Counsel
- Other members of management responsible for employee relations
Don't Wait Until a Union Campaign Begins
The best time to understand labor relations is before you are faced with a union organizing campaign. Whether your workplace is currently unrepresented or already has union-represented employees, this seminar will give you practical information you can use to prepare your organization, navigate labor relations issues, and manage effectively in today's evolving workplace.
Register today and make sure your organization is prepared for the challenges of union organizing and labor relations.