Attendees of Part 1 of this 4-part webinar series will have the opportunity to widen their skill set enough to be able to hit the ground running to meet the challenges of most labor management environments. Among the many areas to be explored will be the groundwork and guidelines for positive labor management relationships along with an examination of the roles of the Union and its representatives/Stewards, Union organizational structure and functions. Additionally, attendees will also be exposed to the management side of the equation/relationship and what is required, permitted and forbidden for and by each side (labor and management). This will be supplemented with an understanding of both the application of the “Reserved Rights Doctrine” more commonly referred to as the management rights clause of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) as well as the “Duty to Fairly Represent” (DFR). Attendees will also delve into the resources they should have at hand in their “toolbox” in order to effectively perform the LR function which incudes an understanding of all relevant laws and how to maintain up to date information to assist in compliance of their administration of both the law, the CBA and any organizational policies. Areas Covered Positive Labor Relations (LR) Guidelines.Union Steward’s and Supervisor’s Role. Must have resources for LR The Laws of LRRelated laws impacting LRUnion structure and Obligations under law and the CBAThe Duty to Fairly represent (DFR) Management Rights and Obligations under law and the CBAWho Should AttendAll levels of Managers, Supervisors, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Attorney’s, and Union Officers/Representatives/Stewards, all levels of Law Enforcement or Security staff, community organizations, non-profits, elected and or appointed legislative and political groups.Why Should You Attend Even seasoned HR professionals recognize that Labor Relations requires a very different and special skill set. So, if you have not worked with a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in a Unionized workplace or if you have but want more specific training or to update your knowledge base then this 4-part comprehensive A-Z survival guide is for you. Are you aware of the essential elements required to establish and maintain a positive labor management relationship? Can you describe and understand the roles of Union Steward and other Union representatives/officers and how they interact with the various levels of management and especially with Labor Relations? How familiar are you with the organizational structure of the Union and its obligations under both the CBA, the law and in particular about their “Duty to Fairly Represent (DFR) under the NLRA? Do you have at your disposal and for your use the latest up to date resources available? Are you familiar with all of the federal laws which impact the Labor Relations function? If you can’t answer all of the above with confidence, then this first of four webinars is just what you will need to support and improve your Labor Relations skill set.