Description:
Learn about the fundamentals of collective bargaining and the rights and responsibilities of employees, management, and unions in the federal labor relations process processes.
This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate Program, Level I, which can be completed entirely online.
Who Should Attend?
Federal HR practitioners, non-postal managers and supervisors, and other employees who need an overview of federal labor relations. Union officials in federal agencies may also find the course valuable.
Level:
Foundation
Tuition:
Virtual Instructor-Led: $899
Self-paced (with instructor assistance): $1,099
Credits:
Virtual Instructor-Led: 1.2 CEUs
Self-paced: 4.0 CEUs
Class Type:
This course is currently being offered in the following training modalities:
- Online
- OnDemand – LABR7051A
- Class Length: Students have 6 months to complete any self-paced course.
- Virtual Instructor-Led - LABR7020A
- Class Length: This class is listed as a 2-day course.
- OnDemand – LABR7051A
- On-site
Learning Outcomes:
- Present an overview of the history of labor relations in the federal sector
- Discuss the basic principles of labor relations incorporated in the Labor-Management Relations Statute
- Define the procedures involved in conducting a union campaign and election
- Describe the meaning, history, and process of collective bargaining
- Describe contract administration, negotiated grievance procedures, and unfair labor practices
Course Outline
Module 1
- Historical Overview
Module 2
- Federal Labor-Management Relations Statute
Module 3
- Exclusive Recognition
Module 4
- Collective Bargaining (Negotiations)
Module 5
- Living With the Agreement and Meetings
Module 6
- Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices
Appendix
- Statute: 5 USC 71
