The Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law represents an unrivalled resource for the consolidation of, and initiation into, the complex and challenging world of labour law. Topics covered include: the statutory and regulatory regime; union organizing and applications for certification, collective bargaining (including an interactive workshop session); grievance arbitration; restructuring unionized environments; the law of industrial conflict, including lock-outs and the use of back-to-work legislation.

Taught by a highly distinguished faculty of experts drawn from management, union and government perspective, you will gain critical knowledge of these key areas, together with practical insights, strategies and tactics for tackling the most pressing contemporary issues in labour law. This certificate program provides a unique opportunity to see the big picture, ensuring that you are much better equipped to deal with the challenges coming across your desk in this constantly changing high-stakes area.

Topics Include:

• Key labour law statutes – overview of the statutory and regulatory regime
• Sector specific labour relations – agricultural; crown employees, hospitals, teachers,
  colleges and emergency services (police/fire/ambulance)
• Union organization
• Displacement and termination applications
• Remedies for unfair labour practices
• Collective bargaining workshops: practical, hands-on exercises
• Collective bargaining rights under the Charter
• When collective bargaining fails: dispute resolution models
• The right to strike/lockout
• Compulsory arbitration and interest arbitration
• Grievance arbitration
• Restructuring the union environment: including the sale, transfer or closure of the business
• The law of industrial conflict
• The use of “back-to-work” legislation
• Workplace investigations in a unionized environment

Program Director

John D.R. Craig
Heenan Blaikie LLP and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law
University of Western Ontario

OPD Program Lawyer

David Thomas

dthomas@osgoode.yorku.ca