- Management rights and union rights
- Management rights and the scope clause in a collective agreement
- How management rights are eroded
- What happens when workplace practices conflict with collective agreement language—and how to address it
Understanding management rights within a collective agreement is essential for Managers and Front-Line Supervisors operating in a unionized environment. This program walks participants through the clauses of a typical collective agreement and provides practical guidance on how to interpret and apply them effectively.
Participants will learn how to avoid establishing unwanted precedents, prevent the erosion of management rights, and address undesirable past practices. Pre-work is required and must be completed prior to the session.
This program is facilitated by Oakbridges, an organization with extensive experience supporting and leading labour negotiations across a wide range of industries.
This course qualifies for 6.5 hours of CPD with HRPA upon successful completion.
Novotel Hotel Training Facility, 200 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan , Ontario , L4K 0B9
This course is designed for anyone involved in managing within a unionized environment.
It is particularly relevant for individuals responsible for interpreting collective agreements, including those working in management, payroll, finance, and related functions.
Course Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – approximately 4:30 PM
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast available starting at 7:30 AM (voucher provided at sign-in)
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 Hotel Vaughan
200 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0B9
Parking at the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre Hotel is complimentary. Accommodation is the responsibility of the individual registrant and is not included in the course fee.
To book accommodations, contact the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre 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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Mar 19, 2026, 4:30 PM
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Understanding management rights within a collective agreement is essential for Managers and Front-Line Supervisors operating in a unionized environment. This program walks participants through the clauses of a typical collective agreement and provides practical guidance on how to interpret and apply them effectively.
Participants will learn how to avoid establishing unwanted precedents, prevent the erosion of management rights, and address undesirable past practices. Pre-work is required and must be completed prior to the session.
This program is facilitated by Oakbridges, an organization with extensive experience supporting and leading labour negotiations across a wide range of industries.
This course qualifies for 6.5 hours of CPD with HRPA upon successful completion.
This course is designed for anyone involved in managing within a unionized environment.
It is particularly relevant for individuals responsible for interpreting collective agreements, including those working in management, payroll, finance, and related functions.
Course Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – approximately 4:30 PM
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast available starting at 7:30 AM (voucher provided at sign-in)
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 Hotel Vaughan
200 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0B9
Parking at the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre Hotel is complimentary. Accommodation is the responsibility of the individual registrant and is not included in the course fee.
To book accommodations, contact the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre 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, 200 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan , Ontario , L4K 0B9
