Unions and Collective Bargaining (HRCI-PHR/SPHR)

🎓 Course Title: Unions and Collective Bargaining (HRCI-PHR/SPHR)

Course Headline: Course 18 of 20 of The Human Resources Certification Program (HRCI - PHR/SPHR)

🏆 Course Description:

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the realm of labor relations with our Employee and Labor Relations: Unions and Collective Bargaining course, which stands as the 18th installment in your path to mastering HR through the Human Resources Certification Program. This course is meticulously crafted to provide you with a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics between employers and unions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Exclusive Bargaining Representation: Explore the process by which a union obtains the right to negotiate on behalf of its members with an employer.
• Union Organizing Process: Delve into the legal framework set forth by the National Labor Relations Act, and understand the rights of both employees and employers.
• Collective Bargaining: Engage with the processes, strategies, and critical concepts that form the backbone of negotiating agreements between unions and employers.
• Unfair Labor Practices: Gain insights into the complex areas where both employers and unions may engage in practices deemed unfair under labor laws.
• Strikes, Picketing, and Secondary Boycotts: Learn about the legal aspects of strikes for economic reasons or against unfair labor practices, as well as the rights and responsibilities surrounding picketing and secondary boycotts, and employer lockouts.

Course Structure:

1. Labor Relations and Unionization: Discover the federal laws that impact employment within unionized environments and how they shape labor relations.

2. Unfair Labor Practices: Understand the nuances of what constitutes an unfair labor practice from both the employer and union perspectives.

3. Collective Bargaining: Examine the collective bargaining process, including negotiation tactics, lawful and unlawful subjects of bargaining, and the principles of good faith bargaining. Learn about contract costing and administration to ensure fair and equitable agreements.

4. Strikes, Picketing, and Secondary Boycotts: Focus on the legal framework governing strikes, picketing, and secondary boycotts, as well as the legitimate use of employer lockouts.

👩‍🏫 Why Take This Course?

This course is essential for HR professionals aspiring to earn their PHR or SPHR certification through the HRCI. It provides a solid foundation in labor law, enabling you to effectively manage the complexities of union-employer relations. You'll gain the skills necessary to navigate collective bargaining agreements and understand the legalities behind strikes and lockouts.

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