Leading and Managing in Unionized Environments
Critical Skills and Tools for Managers, Supervisors and Union Stewards
Build the skills to manage effectively in a unionized workplace — from grievance handling to day-to-day labour relations.
WHAT CHANGES MONDAY MORNING
A Synopsis of the Program
All workplaces, and especially unionized ones, develop a culture that either promotes performance and collaboration, or descends into friction and conflict. Often, this is because the people critical to leading at the front lines – managers, supervisors and union stewards – have never been trained in how to work effectively together, especially in unionized settings. It doesn’t need to be this way.
Centred around an exercise-based learning environment led by a facilitators and coaches with decades of practical experience, participants will leave with a clear plan for building a healthy and strong culture in any unionized (as well as any non-unionized) environment.
Hear from the Best: As a bonus, on the final day you will hear from the best – union and management leaders with decades of experience in unionized workplaces will share their best practices and lived experience as they pay forward what they have learned.
Our Support Guarantee: To support your learnings, you will have access to your facilitator and coach long after the workshop is over, to ensure you’re able to apply what you learned in your own unique situation and workplace.
Who this program is for
Supervisors and managers in unionized environments
New HR professionals responsible for labour relations
Union stewards and local executive members
Experienced leaders transitioning into unionized settings
After this program, you will:
Handle grievances effectively — from first notice to resolution
Manage day-to-day labour relations without escalating every issue
Understand and apply the collective agreement in real workplace situations
Lead disciplinary conversations with confidence and legal awareness
Build productive working relationships with supervisors and union representatives
Fall 2026 Cohorts
DELIVERY 1
October 14–16, 2026
Virtual · Zoom
3 full days
DELIVERY 2
December 1–3, 2026
Virtual · Zoom
3 full days
The LR Fix
One practical insight into a common labour relations situation,
twice a month on a Monday morning.
Free.
