Don’t Forget to Register for the 2025 Collective Bargaining Orientation

Session will help attendees gain a full understanding of the collective bargaining process and enhance their labor relations skills.

Whether you are a new negotiator or an experienced collective bargainer, this one-and-a-half day workshop will prepare you for your next collective bargaining session.

During this course, accomplished legal professionals will discuss the legal framework for bargaining and how you can still preserve the multi-employer unit when an agreement is not achieved. Additional benefits in attending include:

Gain a full understanding of the collective bargaining process
Enhance your labor relations skills
Develop more productive relationships with your union contacts
Stay current on important industry trends

During the course, attendees will receive the most recent SMACNA employment share numbers – a highly valued asset to use in negotiations.

The registration deadline is fast approaching, so reserve your seat today!

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