Leading with Confidence: Pivot HR’s Essential Training for Managing Unionized Workplaces

managing in a unionized work environment

Unions are essential pillars of the workforce, but they can be tricky to navigate if you have never worked in a unionized environment before. New managers need to do homework to come up to speed with the rules and regulations of union workplaces.

Navigating management in a unionized environment can be challenging, but Pivot HR is here to help. We offer a comprehensive Managing in a Unionized Environment training program that gives leaders the tools to manage their unionized teams effectively.

Continue reading to learn more about Pivot HR’s union training programs.

Comprehensive Union Management Training

Pivot HR’s training programs are engaging, interactive and custom-tailored to fit your situation. We provide in-person or remote training to groups of 25-30 people for hands-on learning, roleplay scenarios and guided discussions.

Training Sessions May Cover:

  • Management Rights and Role of the Union
  • Collective Bargaining and Interpreting the Collective Agreement
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Progressive Discipline
  • Performance Management
  • Duty to Accommodate
  • Grievances and Arbitrations
  • Promoting Positive Union and Management Relations
  • And more!

This training is invaluable for new managers because Pivot HR provides a thorough overview of the expectations and limitations of managing in a unionized environment.

Understanding Employer’s Rights

The transition from managing in a non-union business to a unionized environment can be confusing because there are more restrictions leaders must be aware of. The process and players may differ, but the right to manage is the same in Union and non-unionized environments! The Union acknowledges that the employer needs to be able to manage and direct employees in the bargaining unit, but there are parameters.

Managers can introduce new rules and policies as long as they are:

  • Consistent with the collective agreement
  • Reasonable and clear
  • Brought to the attention of employees before acted upon
  • Consistently enforced from the time they are introduced.

Learn from HR Experts

Pivot’s skilled HR consultants are well-versed in the differences between American and Canadian unions, including what unions can acquire and ask for. Of course, unions’ overall power always comes back to the workers, their level of organization and ability to work together, and understanding the differences between goals and achievable actions.

Why Choose Pivot HR?

Pivot HR Services is proud to be known as one of North America’s top HR consulting firms. We have offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Santa Barbara with consultants who can facilitate in-person training sessions for those areas, or virtually for businesses located across Canada and the USA.

We are well known for our customized HR solutions and programs tailored to our clients based on their needs, budget, and culture. Pivot’s training programs equip leaders with the knowledge, tools and experience to create a healthy and positive work environment for their team.

Our programs and services have a remarkably high success rate due to our customized approach. Pivot’s dedication to personalized client relations and team of HR generalists sets us apart from other consulting firms. Our attention to detail is second to none! We operate in all areas of HR rather than specializing in specific areas like recruitment, compensation or leadership development.

Partner With Us Today

Are you interested in working with Pivot HR to schedule a seminar for your team? Contact us today to learn more about Pivot’s training programs for managing in a unionized environment.

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