Collective Bargaining Orientation Registration Now Open!

Plan to attend the program that will equip your members with all of the needed tools and best practices needed to have a positive impact at the bargaining table.

Registration for the Collective Bargaining Orientation is now open

By attending this session, you will ensure that you have the utmost confidence and knowledge to effectively enter your next contract negotiation by learning these expert lessons:

Negotiation & conflict resolution strategies
Effective preparation skills for bargaining sessions
Familiarity with the costs, benchmarking, and analytics of CBA negotiations
How to avoid and prepare for impasses and work stoppages
Updates and changes in the Standard Form of Union Agreement

This program will enable you and the members of your chapter with the expert tips, advice, and insights needed to have a positive impact at the bargaining table. Join us at The Westin Tempe in Tempe, AZ, on January 14–15, 2026, for this valuable opportunity to strengthen your skills and confidence.

Registration Fee: $175

Do not delay, register today!

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