Collective bargaining agreements are increasing. This impacts the management practices of existing and new supervisors. In this course, we will provide:

• A high-level overview of unions and labor relations at the university
• An introduction to some differences between supervising bargained-for and non-bargained-for staff

You will learn to:

• Define the role the labor relations teams play 
• Identify key aspects of labor relations and their impact on the workplace

You will benefit by:

• Gaining a deeper understanding of the unique responsibilities involved in supervising unionized staff
• Developing a more thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements at U-M
• Increasing competence and confidence in managing a unionized environment

Audience: 

Any U-M manager or supervisor who currently manages or anticipates managing bargained-for staff that would like to better understand related responsibilities.