Intended Audience
Delegates and Activists Delivery Mode
Face-to-face Duration
3 days Cost
$264
About
This course builds on what you learned in Core Skills for Delegates to focus on building union power at your workplace. In this course we will take a practical approach to developing your union communication and organising methods. You will learn skills to effectively negotiate, bargain and campaign with members.
We will explore how to create democratic approaches to WHS and work with WHS reps at your workplace to win strong outcomes for members. This course will develop your leadership skills as a delegate so you can build confidence in others to contribute, stand together, and act as part of the union.
Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to: - Articulate theories of negotiation
- Negotiate with employers on behalf of members at the worksite
- Articulate the role of the delegate in workplace bargaining and campaigning
- Demonstrate confidence in leading workplace organising campaigns and bargaining
- Plan for and develop structures to develop activism and share union responsibility
- Run effective workplace meetings
- Articulate and build skills in using WHS can be used to build power and work with WHS representatives
Content
Big picture issues for Delegates
Our context
Core Skills for Delegates – Review
Communications and Conversations
Storytelling and educating others
Representation
Problem solving and grievance handling
Organising using WHS
Building power
Identifying activists and empowering others
Bargaining and campaigns
Running worksite meetings
Negotiation skills
Negotiation practice
Planning for action
Next steps back at work
Delivery Style
Along with content delivery through relevant digital resources, the course will rely heavily on teacher-led facilitated discussion, activities, small group work and use of case studies.
Prerequisite
None. It is recommended new Delegates complete Core Skills for Delegates before enrolling in this course.
