The Program

• The duty to bargain under California law
  

• Scope of bargaining under California law
  

• Rules for drafting the labor contract
  

• Preparing and organizing for bargaining

Training Approach

CALPELRA's training approach has made CALPELRA's Labor Relations Academies 1, 2, and 3 the most highly praised and sought after public sector labor relations certification program in the United States.

• Training geared toward most productive adult learning styles
  

• Advance reading and preparation
  

• Small group/interactive problem-solving

Trainers

Labor Relations Academy 1 was developed by individuals with years of experience in California labor relations and employment law. CALPELRA has selected established trainers with the highest ratings.

CALPELRA Academy Co-Director. Over 40 years of public sector labor relations and employment law experience representing public agencies under PERB's jurisdiction since PERB's inception.

CALPELRA Executive Director. Over 35 years of experience representing public agencies under PERB's jurisdiction, in addition to representing MMBA agencies.

CALPELRA Academy Co-Director, former Director of Labor Relations, County of San Diego. Over 25 years of experience representing the County in all aspects of labor relations and collective bargaining.

Who Should Attend Academy 1?

This certification program is designed for human resources/labor relations professionals and city attorneys who work in MMBA, EERA, Dills Act, HEERA, or Trial Court Acts agencies; for anyone who wants to understand the basics of labor/management relations, and for anyone who wants to be prepared to negotiate a comprehensive labor agreement.

Registration Fees

The registration fee includes all materials for this program, a resource book, continental breakfast, refreshments, and lunch. Hotel costs are not included in the fees and each attendee must make independent hotel reservations directly with a nearby hotel. CALPELRA will reserve a block of rooms at a discounted rate whenever possible.

Training Certification And Credits

• CALPELRA CLRM Certification
  

• MCLE for California attorneys
  

• HRCI certification

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided for attendance at each Academy. A CALPELRA Labor Relations Master Certification will be awarded upon completion of all three basic Academies 1, 2, and 3, and a final project. The basic Academies may be taken in any order.