This two-day workshop is recommended for people leaders new to their role and/or new to the post-secondary sector.

During the workshop, participants will learn foundational labour relations principles and practices as they apply to the post-secondary sector. Through this workshop, participants will:

• gain an understanding of the legal framework behind labour relations,
• explore the interplay between legislation and collective agreements, key labour relations concepts such as management rights, union duties, roles and responsibilities of union and management, discipline, and grievances.

The workshop provides participants with opportunities to apply their knowledge and understanding of labour relations principles directly through group work and real-life examples.

This workshop is recommended for people leaders and those wanting to refresh their skills.

During the workshop, participants will learn communication skills to help them set expectations and address workplace issues constructively, leading to positive outcomes. These skills will include active listening, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution techniques. By incorporating these skills into their day-to-day work, participants can become effective leaders who can successfully manage people's issues in a unionized environment.

This workshop is recommended for post-secondary people leaders and human resources or labour relations practitioners.

During this workshop, participants will learn contract language and interpretation basics including an understanding of the five steps to contract interpretation and how to apply them in different workplace situations. Attending participants will receive a toolkit to assist with key terms, concepts, principles, and additional resources.

This workshop is recommended for professionals seeking a refresher on the core principles and practices of progressive discipline.

Managing employee performance can seem daunting to leaders, especially when managing performance concerns. This workshop seeks to demystify handling both culpable and non-culpable behaviour in the workplace. During the workshop, participants will learn how to establish performance expectations and determine an appropriate corrective response.

This workshop is recommended for professionals seeking a refresher on the core principles and practices of managing grievances.

During the workshop, participants will learn the role of managers, union representatives, Human Resources and PSEA in the grievance/arbitration process and the technical aspects of grievance handling, such as identifying, preparing for, and participating in grievance discussions.

This workshop is recommended for new leaders or those wanting a refresher in the investigative process.

During this workshop, participants will learn why and when to investigate, and best practices on how to conduct interviews and review documents and evidence, to ensure that the investigation is fair, impartial, and legally defensible. Participants will receive tools and resources as takeaways.

This workshop is recommended for people leaders and human resources and labour relations practitioners.

Responding to and investigating workplace harassment complaints can be a complex, high-stakes process with far-reaching implications for teams. The workshop will provide varied insights from a legal and labour relations perspective, along with expertise from a Human Resources Leader and a professional investigator. Participants will experience an investigation first-hand using simulation and role play to build their skills and learn how to help avoid costly pitfalls and legal liabilities.

This workshop is recommended for people leaders and human resources or labour relations practitioners who will be involved with bargaining.

Collective bargaining can be complicated, challenging and, at times, stressful. During the workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of collective bargaining and experience the bargaining process from start to finish through simulation and role play.

Controversial issues, polarizing discourse, and global (and local) conflicts are not going away. Public post-secondary institutions must balance their critical roles of ensuring safe, inclusive learning and working environments, promoting students’ learning and development, and protecting freedom of inquiry and thought.