Bargaining under the Federal Workplace Relations Laws

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WHO IS IT FOR?

This course is designed for all organisers who carry out EBA and other negotiations with management or organisers and officials who are about to do so. It may also be useful for senior delegates who are involved as part of a negotiating team.

AIMS

To explain the legal background to bargaining in Australia, its limitations and legal consequences.
To develop bargaining techniques aimed at achieving good outcomes for members.
To examine how the bargaining process can be used to help strengthen the union.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand agreement making under the Australian IR system;
Understand protected industrial action and how to conduct secret ballots successfully;
Develop bargaining strategies that involve members and lead to good outcomes;
Develop their bargaining skills and techniques;
Examine current management strategies and develop proactive union bargaining strategies;
Learn how to develop a bargaining plan which helps grow union membership and membership commitment;
Consider alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.