A collective agreement that works for both management and employees depends on strong preparation. This course helps bargaining teams prepare for collective bargaining by focusing on the critical work that must take place before negotiations begin.
Participants explore how to align bargaining preparation with business objectives, gather and assess union issues, prepare financial and operational information, identify potential language concerns, and develop business continuity and contingency plans. The session also covers how to prepare clear mandates for executive approval and understand each stage of the bargaining preparation process.
This program is facilitated by Oakbridges, an organization with extensive experience supporting and leading labour negotiations.
This course qualifies for 6.5 hours of CPD with HRPA upon successful completion.
Novotel Hotel Training Facility, Vaughan, 200 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan , Ontario , L4K0B9
The following topics will be covered:
This course is designed for anyone involved in or supporting the collective bargaining process.
It is particularly relevant for members of bargaining teams, management representatives, and individuals who provide operational, financial, or strategic support during negotiations.
Course Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast available starting at 7:30 AM (voucher provided upon arrival)
Cancellations received in writing ten (10) working days prior to the course date will receive a full refund, less a 20% service fee (plus 13% HST). No refunds will be issued after this period.
Substitution of registrants from the same company may be made up to the course date.
The MEARIE Group reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course due to low enrollment. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or may transfer their registration to a future session.
Coordinator:
MEARIE Training Department
training@mearie.ca
Location:
Novotel Vaughan
200 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K 0B9
Parking at the Novotel Vaughan is complimentary. Accommodation is the responsibility of the individual registrant and is not included in the course fee.
To book accommodations, contact Novotel Vaughan directly at 905.660.0212 or email reservations@novotelvaughan.com. Please mention you are with The MEARIE Group to receive the preferred corporate rate.
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A collective agreement that works for both management and employees depends on strong preparation. This course helps bargaining teams prepare for collective bargaining by focusing on the critical work that must take place before negotiations begin.
Participants explore how to align bargaining preparation with business objectives, gather and assess union issues, prepare financial and operational information, identify potential language concerns, and develop business continuity and contingency plans. The session also covers how to prepare clear mandates for executive approval and understand each stage of the bargaining preparation process.
This program is facilitated by Oakbridges, an organization with extensive experience supporting and leading labour negotiations.
This course qualifies for 6.5 hours of CPD with HRPA upon successful completion.
The following topics will be covered:
This course is designed for anyone involved in or supporting the collective bargaining process.
It is particularly relevant for members of bargaining teams, management representatives, and individuals who provide operational, financial, or strategic support during negotiations.
Course Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast available starting at 7:30 AM (voucher provided upon arrival)
Cancellations received in writing ten (10) working days prior to the course date will receive a full refund, less a 20% service fee (plus 13% HST). No refunds will be issued after this period.
Substitution of registrants from the same company may be made up to the course date.
The MEARIE Group reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course due to low enrollment. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or may transfer their registration to a future session.
Coordinator:
MEARIE Training Department
training@mearie.ca
Location:
Novotel Vaughan
200 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K 0B9
Parking at the Novotel Vaughan is complimentary. Accommodation is the responsibility of the individual registrant and is not included in the course fee.
To book accommodations, contact Novotel Vaughan directly at 905.660.0212 or email reservations@novotelvaughan.com. Please mention you are with The MEARIE Group to receive the preferred corporate rate.
Novotel Hotel Training Facility, Vaughan, 200 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan , Ontario , L4K0B9
