When:             February 8-28, 2010 (Online Workshop)

This on-line tools-building workshop emphasizes the rights of stewards/committee persons in resolving disputes in the workplace. The right to information, the duty of fair representation, and members right to representation their Weingarten rights will be covered.  Participants will learn how to protect the grievance process, the equality principle, the seven tests of just cause, and how to simplify grievance writing.  Participants need to check the website at least 3 times per week for three weeks.  Total time expectation for three week online workshops is 10 hours.

Key Topics

• Basics of labor law
• Sound grievance procedures
• The investigation
• Writing the grievance 

Workshop Fee and Logistics:  $300 (10% discount for unions sending 3 or more)

Online workshops are of three weeks duration based on 3.3 hours per week for a total of 10 contact hours (1.0 CEU). These online workshops require access to the internet and email. Participants are expected to log in on at least 6 different days over the three week period.

To register or for more information:

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/laborPrograms/leadership/laborStudies/onlineWorkshops.html

When:             March 8 – 28, 2010 (Online Workshop)

Poor communication is often cited as the key problem or weakness in organizations. This online workshop is designed to help participants practice effective communication strategies and improve their skills. Participants will discuss the direct and indirect costs of ineffective communication. Emphasis is on practicing and improving skills utilized by competent communicators.

Other topics include:

·         Role of Emotional Intelligence in communication

·         Dealing with difficult people

·         Impact of personality preference on communication

·         Strategies to initiate and conduct “challenging” conversations

Workshop Fee and Logistics:  $300 (10% discount for unions sending 3 or more)

Online workshops are of three weeks duration based on 3.3 hours per week for a total of 10 contact hours (1.0 CEU). These online workshops require access to the internet and email. Participants are expected to log in on at least 6 different days over the three week period.

To register or for more information:

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/laborPrograms/leadership/laborStudies/onlineWorkshops.html

April 5 – June 14, 2010

Tuition per 3.0 credit course is $555.00

Collective Bargaining (LS200)

This course examines the principles of contract bargaining including bargaining environments and structures as well as standards used in negotiations. Students will learn to prepare bargaining demands, cost economic items, draft non-economic language, negotiate economic and non-economic issues, and resolve a bargaining impasse. Discussion will consider the impact of bargaining outcomes on workers, unions, employers, and the public.

Workplace Communications (LS249)

Nothing happens in the workplace without communication, yet poor communication is at the root of many problems for unions and employers alike. The result is poor decisions, internal conflict, lost productivity, wasted time dealing with internal problems, and even downsizing.

For more information or to register:

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/laborPrograms/leadership/laborStudies/online/index.html

From the convenience of your desk, attend four informative, practical and lively webinars on handling grievances in the public and private sectors from Cornell ILR, the leading university labor studies program

Cost: Attend the first session at no charge!  We’re convinced that you’ll like this new method of learning well enough that you will want to sign up for sessions 2, 3, and 4 at the low cost of $50 per session.

The Basics – what is a grievance; types of grievances: contractual, disciplinary, group or class action; rights and responsibilities of union grievance handlers: equity rule, duty of fair representation, right to information, investigatory interviews (Weingarten); arbitration: what it is, who are arbitrators, why it matters to how you handle grievances at lower steps. Wednesday March 31, 2010    1:00 – 2:15 pm (est)    NO CHARGE!

Investigation – what to do when members come to you; getting the facts: interviewing the grievant, witnesses, management, information requests, getting and using relevant documents; reading and interpreting contracts: how arbitrators decide cases, evaluating the facts and deciding on next steps; investigation checklist; writing grievances.

Wednesday April 7, 2010   1:00 – 2:15 pm (est)      Fee - $50

Meeting with Management – preparing for informal and official grievance meetings with management; effectively representing at meetings: assertively getting heard, sample language for presenting grievances, using strengthens, minimizing weaknesses, probe for settlements, meeting check list. Wednesday April 14, 2010  1:00 – 2:15 pm (est)      Fee - $50

Handling difficult supervisors and situations –dealing with stalling, stonewalling, intimidation, side tracking, promising but not delivering and other management behaviors; when the grievance procedure isn’t working – mobilize members: what is mobilizing to build power, choosing issues,  getting member participation, strategies and tactics. Wednesday April 28, 2010  1:00 – 2:15 pm (est)      Fee - $50

For more information or to register:

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/laborPrograms/leadership/laborStudies/webinars/index.html

When:             March 4 – 5, 2010   (Wednesday - Thursday)     9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Cost:               $500.00  (includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials)

Location:        Cornell University-ILR School Conference Center, 16 East 34^th Street,

6^th Floor, NYC

Website to register or for more information:               

Objective:   To provide unionists with the latest information on how current private sector labor law (NLRA) affects organizing workers into labor unions and what to do about it.

Key Topics:    

·         Organizing without the NLRB (card check)

·         Quiet vs Open Campaigns

·         Picketing for Recognition

·         Public vs Private Spaces

·         Objectionable Conduct

·         Neutrality Clauses / Bargaining to Organize

·         Corporate Campaigns

For more information or to register:

Please contact Jennie Pramualphol at jp424@cornell.edu

Cornell’s Black Trade Union Leadership Academy is a program designed to give emerging Black trade unionists the skills and concepts that will help them to be successful union leaders. The curriculum has been developed at the request of and with the participation of a number of outstanding Black union  leaders and labor educators in New York and across the U.S.  Participants develop a critical analysis of Black workers and the labor movement today. Also, they learn and put into practice leadership, goal-setting, planning, and implementation skills to advance an organizing culture in their unions.

The course consists of four sessions, taking place on alternate Saturdays over six weeks this spring: February 27, March 6, March 20 and March 27, 2010. 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Classes will be at 16 East 34^th Street, 6^th floor,

New York City. The cost for the four day program is $530.

For more information about the program, registrations and/or scholarships contact Stacy J. Reynolds, 212-340-2809 or sjr29@cornell.edu or visit our website, http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/laborPrograms/leadership/blackUnionAcadamy/index.html.

Cornell Labor Leadership Skills training is designed for current and future leaders in labor and non-profit organizations. These workshops focus on skills useful to new or developing leaders. These skills-based online workshops help deepen the knowledge needed to build and re-build strong and effective organizations.

Online workshops are of three weeks duration based on 3.3 hours per week for a total of 10 contact hours (1.0 CEU). These online workshops require access to the internet and email. Participants are expected to log in on at least 6 different days over the three week period. These workshops include group projects and role plays to encourage participation and interaction with help from guest instructors from labor, academic, and labor relations professionals. Participants successfully completing six different workshops receive a Labor Leadership Skills certificate from Cornell ILR.

2010 Online Workshops

• Steward Training/Contract Administration:  February 8-28, 2010
• Effective Communication: March 8-28, 2010
• Conflict Resolution: April 5-25, 2010 
• Negotiation Skills: May 3-23, 2010
• Costing Out Contracts: June 7-27, 2010
• Motivation and Productivity: August 9 – 29, 2010
• Advanced Negotiation Skills: September 7-27, 2010
• Running Effective Meetings: October 4 – 24, 2010
• Strategic Action Planning: November 1 – 21, 2010
• Grievance Writing: December 1 – 21, 2010

Online Workshop Fee:  $300
(10% discount for unions sending 3 or more)

Who Will Benefit?  Who Should Attend?
These workshops are applicable to non-profit organizations, community activists, union members, bargaining committee members and staff wishing to improve their leadership skills and improve the labor relations climate in the workplace. The on-line workshops are designed to have participants check the website three times per week for three weeks. The total time commitment is 10 hours spread out over three weeks. Access to the Blackboard website is available 24 hours/ 7 days per week for three weeks (You log-on when you want, anytime).    

To Register:

Click HERE to download the printable form