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+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Human Resources & Training

Industrial Relations and Union Engagement

Duration
3 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R13,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

Where a workplace is unionised, the quality of the relationship shapes everything from shift changes to restructuring. This course covers recognition, consultation, bargaining and handling disputes without losing operational control.

What you will be able to do
  • Explain the framework governing organised labour
  • Manage recognition and organisational rights
  • Consult properly on workplace changes
  • Prepare for and conduct collective bargaining
  • Handle disputes, grievances and industrial action
  • Build a working relationship outside of disputes
Who should attend
  • Human resources and employee relations staff
  • Operations and plant managers
  • Industrial relations practitioners
  • Executives involved in bargaining
Course outline
01
The framework governing organised labour
02
Recognition, organisational rights and shop stewards
03
Consultation obligations and workplace forums
04
Preparing for collective bargaining
05
Conducting negotiations and reaching agreement
06
Disputes, deadlock and industrial action
07
Building the relationship outside of dispute periods
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
9 to 11 Nov 2026Durban3 DaysR13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cape Town3 DaysR13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Johannesburg3 DaysR13,000
11 to 13 Jan 2027London3 DaysUS$1,500
15 to 17 Feb 2027Dubai3 DaysUS$1,500
19 to 21 Apr 2027Pretoria3 DaysR13,000
28 to 30 Jun 2027Durban3 DaysR13,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

Reply to the email this brochure came with, call +27 81 041 7673, or visit eubiz.co.za and open this course.

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