Working effectively with trade unions: Acas in collaboration with the CIPD

Level – Skilled

Working closely with trade unions can help organisations to:

improve employee relations
be seen as an employer of choice
reduce work conflict
support smoother change management
enhance communication channels

This training provides practical guidance for leaders and people professionals on how to build effective relationships with trade unions and embed a constructive partnership approach.

Co-delivered with the CIPD - this session offers valuable insights and perspectives from the leading professional body for HR and people development – giving attendees an added opportunity to learn directly from their expertise and experience.

Who is this best suited to?

It’s particularly valuable for those who are:

tasked with improving employee relations
involved in change management
looking to develop confidence in managing consultation, negotiation, and partnership working with trade unions
needing to align people practices with organisational goals

What will I learn from this training?

This training covers:

recognising and working with trade unions
consultation, negotiation and collective bargaining
communication and information sharing
strengthening employer-union relationships

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

understand the role and purpose of trade unions
recognise the legal and practical aspects of working with trade unions
apply effective consultation and collective bargaining practices
communicate and share information effectively with trade unions
reflect and plan for ongoing improvement

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 6 hours/full day

The training session will include:

case studies
polls/quizzes
group discussion
your questions answered through live chat

Attendees will also receive:

a digital certificate
a copy of the PowerPoint slides

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this training for your organisation

Organisations often book a number of people on our training courses at the same time. We encourage this as it can help share the learning amongst your teams.

We provide in-company training on the following topics:

Behaviours at work: understanding the unacceptable
Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation
Conducting investigations
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials
Having difficult conversations
Management training for new managers
Management training for developing managers
Managing discipline and grievance
Mental health in the workplace: skills for managers
The role of employee representatives

Contact our Customer Services Team if you would like to discuss this further.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.