Harmonious industrial relations refer to an industrial environment where workers along with their union and management understand and accept each other as partners in progress; a cooperative attitude is mutually beneficial in terms of output, performance, and rewards.
Industrial harmony enhances labor productivity as one of the critical means of improving performance in all sectors, achieving economic growth, and enhancing living standards and quality of life. It creates a peaceful working environment that is attractive to tolerance, dialogue, and other alternative means of resolving industrial or labor disputes.
This conference will discuss the imperative of industrial harmony for higher productivity in Nigeria.
By the end of this Conference, participants will learn to:
Target Group: Senior & Middle Managers, Administrators, Supervisors, Industrial Relations Managers/Officers, Line Managers, Staff working in Human Resources, and Trade Union Officials. Others can attend and will benefit immensely from the Conference.
Industrial Relations is concerned with the maintenance of the employment relationship, essentially how trade unions and management of an organisation interact.
The conference on Transformational Labour & Industrial Relations conference will provide participants with current understanding of Labour and Industrial Relations (IR) practices..This dynamic and interactive conference will help you transform your industrial relations, so it meets the needs of all stakeholders over the coming decade.
Industrial Relations has undergone many changes over the past decade, but it continues to be a critical area for all organisations.
The conference will highlight:
By the end of this Conference, participants will learn to:
Participants in this conference will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the Conference outline with the facilitator utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques.
This conference is very participatory and interactive. It involves skill practice in a group setting. Training methodology includes individual and group activities that will intersperse the sessions. A variety of practical sessions, relevant case studies, simulations, and group games and activities are programmed into this Conference.
One of the recent ugly trends affecting collective bargaining is non implementation of collective agreements by employers. This has reduced the gains and benefits of collective bargaining as an instrument of industrial harmony in developing countries. What can be done? Which way forward? . These are some of questions begging for answers. Experienced Unionist, Labour Experts and Lawyers will gather in one hall to proffer solutions in this year conference.
This conference will also provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of the bargaining process. You will examine the context, content, and process of the collective bargaining. While considering both union and managements perspectives, they will weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the collective bargaining to each party. You will examine the legal framework of collective bargaining. At the same time, you will consider the historical evolution of strategies and tactics employed at the bargaining table in both the private and public sectors.
Through the use of case studies, you will consider bargaining scenarios in a wide range of sectors and industries. You will also gain a practical understanding by designing and participating in mock bargaining sessions. In addition to studying the bargaining process and methods of contract enforcement, you will discuss alternative models of worker representation as well as new forms of bargaining that are evolving in the context of a global economy.
Experience the collective bargaining process through hands-on participation in a simulated negotiation. Whether you’re a newly assigned negotiator on the management team or just looking for a refresher, you get realistic insight into the emotional factors that can affect the outcome of any contract negotiation.
Administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Grievance Procedure
Arbitration
Case study: To Be Determined
Enforceability and Effect of Collective Agreements
How to Negotiate: Tactics and Techniques
Grievance Procedure and Economic Impact of Collective Bargaining
TARGET AUDIENCE
The programme is designed for Trade Union Leadership, Management Staff, Human resource Managers, Employee Relations Managers and Union Members
DELIVERY METHOD:
The programme will be delivered using the following methodologies: Lectures, discussions, syndicate work, Videos, case studies and exercises
ACCOMMODATION: This Conference is non-residential. Participants are to lodge in hotels of their choice near the conference centre. A list of these Hotels will be provided on request.
This Conference is targeted at union officials, and activists who will benefit from a deeper understanding of the links between founding principles of unionism, economic and trade union history to assist in the development of responses to the issues facing trade unions today. The conference will look at the Keynesian approach to the 'Great Depression' with the 'New Deal' and the creation of the 'Welfare State', and rise of neoliberalism and 'Globalisation' in response and their impact on unions and the workplace.
The conference will also cover:
- Impact of Globalisation on trade unions and the workplace.
- Trade union responses to Globalisation.
- Trade Union approaches to organising.
- Practical approaches to change.
It is imperative that the Management of the various organisations to realise the urgency and benefit of empowering their union executive especially those leading the union at various levels in their organisations
by consciously building their capacities and capabilities. This allows for continuous harmony in the workplace
which will boost productivity and increase the bottom line. This is critical to corporate survival.
The programme is designed for Trade Union Leadership, Management Staff, Human resource Managers, Employee Relations Managers and Union Members
The programme will be delivered using the following methodologies: Lectures, discussions, syndicate work, case studies and exercises.
ACCOMMODATION: This Conference is non-residential. Participants are to lodge in hotels of their choice near the conference centre. A list of these Hotels will be provided on request
The Trade Union Movement the world over has recently more than at any other time in its history come under severe stress and threats as a result of internal and external pressures that have arisen out of the changing global socio-economic relations and weakening internal capacities and capabilities to respond adequately and creatively to the challenges.
Collective bargaining has come under serious survival tests undermining the capacity of the Unions as platforms for articulating, negotiating and projecting the interests and expectations of workers the world over. Terms and Conditions of employment have all worsened with dire consequences for Industrial Relations and the Socio-economic framework.
The implications of this are increasingly lowering of labour standards the world over especially in under developed economies like ours. The abuse and violation of workplace and workers' rights and privileges are becoming increasingly commonplace. Intimidations, harassment, breaching of the Rule of Law, impunity and flagrant resort to unconventional means to resolve employee relations issues have all taken centre stage.
It is therefore imperative to state that new challenges have emerged and employers of labour both in the Public and Private sectors have adopted new strategies and tactics in conducting Human Resource management and overall Industrial Relations practice. These new practices and challenges are mostly skewed against the working people and in the long run the continued survival of organisations.
ACCOMMODATION: This Conference is non-residential. Participants are to lodge in hotels of their choice near the conference centre. A list of these Hotels will be provided on request.
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well will improve your relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer. This conference will:
What can your local union and Management do to get ready for bargaining? How do you choose a committee, prepare proposals and build membership support for bargaining? This conference will help you answer these questions and prepare your union for bargaining. The participants will learn more about the bargaining process by role-playing and discussing bargaining strategies. Learn how to develop a bargaining plan, present a proposal to management, and build support from the membership during bargaining.
ACCOMMODATION: This Conference is non-residential. Participants are to lodge in hotels of their choice near the conference centre. A list of these Hotels will be provided on request.
Recession can be describe as decline in gross domestic product (GDP) for two or more consecutive quarters In economics, a recession is a business cycle contraction, a general slowdown in economic activity over a period of time (Websters, 2008). Economic recession is a period of general economic decline and is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. Times like these require more collaboration in Labour – Management Relations Labour Union movements have been in the struggle for a better society and antidevelopment menace including corruption, social injustice that has rocked and weakened the efficacy of the Civil/Public service in Nigeria. What are strategies to be adopted by Labour in times of Economic Recession? Experts will unveil many strategic options.
Deepen your understanding of meaningful and effective consultation and the roles and responsibilities. You will review tools and procedures to fulfill the mandate of the committee and work with other participants to create a vision for the future and a plan for its implementation.
The objectives of the workshops are:
Labour–Management Consultation
-Procedures, Processes and Practices.
Problem-Solving Skills at the Employee-Supervisor and Union-Management levels
-Effective strategies for addressing employees’ welfare
-Strategies for motivating, coaching and counselling employees- Supervisors to achieve common purpose and objectives
-Effective team spirit and interpersonal skills needed to turn union members to formidable teams with common purpose and interest
Rights & Duties of Parties In Industrial Relations
- Basis of Rights and Obligations
- Employee Rights and Duties
- Employer’s Rights and Duties
- Controversial Areas
Conflict Management: Competition vs Conflict, Barriers, Root causes, Categories, Typical stages and How to effectively resolve conflict.
The Rights And Duties Of Employers And Employees
- The Psychological Contract
- Contract of Employment
- Terms and Conditions
- Protection of Special Persons
CONFERENCE RATIONALE
Disruptive labour disputes and industrial actions are taking its tolls on national productivity and as such every organization must evolve sustainable strategies to create a culture of industrial harmony and an environment where the management and the trade unions see themselves as strategic partners in driving the organizations corporate goals. It is against this background that this conference is conceived. Participants will be exposed to the current trends and best practices in labour and industrial relations management. Impact of Industrial Conflicts Mismanagement will also be discussed
COVERAGE