| 9:30 |
Introduction to the basics of formal trade union negotiation
Vince Toman and Sean Dempsey
• A legal overview of where formal trade union negotiation/participation is likely to be required
Voluntary recognition -v- statutory recognition of trade unions
• The "rules" and legal status of trade union negotiations
Discussion of best practices during negotiations to avoid unnecessary disputes
• The ACAS code on time off for trade union duties and activities
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| 10:15 |
Running a negotiation
Simon Marsh
• Preparation
• Discussion
• Bargaining
• Concluding
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| 11:00 |
Coffee
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| 11:15 |
Running a failure to agree meeting
Simon Marsh
• What is a failure to agree meeting?
• When are they employed?
• How should they be conducted?
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| 12:30 |
Lunch
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| 13:30 |
Role play exercise – A negotiation
Delegates will be asked to participate in a mock negotiation which draws on the key issues that have been discussed in the morning sessions and which demonstrates how difficult issues can be successfully handled.
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| 14:30 |
Role-play feedback
A panel discussion about the issues brought out in the role playing exercise and a question and answer opportunity on any area relating to trade union relations
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| 15:15 |
Tea and Coffee
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| 15:30 |
So what should a trade union strategy look like?
Simon Marsh
• The right aims and objectives
• The nature and structure of the relationship
• The trade unions as ambassadors for the employer
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| 16:15 |
Final questions and round-up – All
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| 16:30 |
Close of master class
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The organisers reserve the right to change the programme, speakers or venue should circumstances require.
