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An intensive 12-week program in Labour Relations offered in conjunction with Capilano College's Labour Studies Department.  This recognized certificate program has a blend of knowledge, technical, and interpersonal skills essential to the practice of labour relations.

The next Union Labour Relations program runs from September 21, 2009 - December 11, 2009. The application deadline is March 13, 2009. To apply, please complete and submit an application form.

Goals:

1. Build labour relations skills and knowledge amongst leaders and potential future leaders within the UPN.
2. Create in-house resource persons and trainers to assist other stewards and leaders in serving the membership.
3. Provide in-depth labour relations training to UPN members who are suited and interested in working for the UPN should an opportunity become available.

Core Courses:

Labour History
Labour Law
Human Rights Law
Arbitration Law
Workers Compensation Act
Legal Research and Submissions Effective Letter, Report & Advocacy Writing
Critical Thinking
Negotiating Skills
Diversity in the Health Care Environment
Change Management
Leadership, Conflict, and Creativity
& Much More

Prerequisites

A keen interest and experience in worker and community advocacy
Basic Steward Training
Core Training in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred)

Participant Commitments:

Must attend full time for entire 12-week period (non-negotiable). Classes are run Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm at Capilano College, North Vancouver. There will be 3 designated extended weekends (i.e. 3 Fridays off) during the course.

UPN Support:

Participants will receive support in negotiating time off from the Employer and salary reimbursement for the 12-weeks based on their regular pay for their normal rotation. Out of town participants: Reimbursement for travel costs to and from the program and 2 additional round trips home.  Accommodation will be funded and provided.

In town participants: Reimburses for travel and meals as per the UPN travel policy.

 How to Apply:

• Download a copy of the application form off the UPN Website or call the Union office to have one sent to you.
• Fill out the application form and return it along with any documents by March 13, 2009.
• Applications must be submitted by the above date to be considered.
• Applications will be accepted and considered after this date only if seats are still available. Applications should be submitted to the UPN, attention Executive Committee, by fax (604-931-1070).
• You may mail it in to the Union office but you should consider the delivery time in order to have it arrive by the deadline noted above.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact: Douglas McLaren, Director of Operations and Member Services, at dmclaren@telus.net .