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Whether you are preparing to sit at the bargaining table for the very first time, stepping into a union leadership role, supporting labor relations as an HR professional, or simply trying to better understand how union negotiations actually work, this course was designed for you. Introduction to Union Negotiations, Level 1: Foundations is a practical, real-world training built to help you confidently understand the structure, language, strategy, and dynamics of collective bargaining. Throughout this course, you will learn: - How the bargaining process actually works - The five phases of negotiations - Mandatory, permissive, and illegal subjects of bargaining - Good faith bargaining and unfair labor practices - How caucuses work and why experienced teams use them constantly - Information requests and bargaining leverage - Common mistakes new bargaining team members make - What to expect during your first bargaining session - How to begin reading and analyzing a collective bargaining agreement like a negotiator This course is designed to remove the intimidation and confusion many people feel when entering labor negotiations for the first time. You will leave with a stronger understanding of how bargaining functions, what your role may look like at the table, and how to prepare yourself for more advanced negotiations training. Whether you represent labor or management, the ability to understand collective bargaining is an incredibly valuable professional skill. If you are serious about becoming a stronger union representative, steward, labor leader, HR professional, manager, or bargaining team member, this course will give you the foundation you need before moving into Intermediate and Advanced Union Negotiation Training. Your next bargaining session should not feel like walking into a room where everyone else speaks a language you do not understand. This course helps change that.
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