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‘Connected’ Bargaining
Workshops 2019
Too often we see bargaining processes that In the workshop we will cover:
are disconnected from the reality of the • recent changes to the Employment
organisation. Relations Act 2000 in relation to unions and
bargaining;
When this occurs it either leads to the conclusion
of collective agreements that do not align with the • understanding your business and
organisation’s future strategy or, at worst, do not strategically connecting to the bargaining
conclude at all. process;
We want to help you understand how to prepare • how to develop negotiating pathways that
for and undertake bargaining in a way that connects can give you better bargaining outcomes;
with your organisation’s future strategy and goals. • how to avoid common bargaining traps by
Our workshop will give participants the knowledge recognising these and developing plans and
and skills they need to undertake bargaining processes you the best advantage;
throughout the entire process. • managing the post-bargaining relationship
between the parties.
CHRISTCHURCH - TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2019 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Central City venue to be confirmed
The full day workshop is designed for
AUCKLAND - WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2019 employers, human resource/employment
Simpson Grierson Office relations specialists and managers who are
Level 28, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street involved in bargaining.
WELLINGTON - THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2019 Senior managers are encouraged to attend
the afternoon half day session if they
Simpson Grierson Office
cannot attend the full day.
Level 24, HSBC Tower, 195 Lambton Quay
‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019
PROGRAMME WORKSHOP DETAILS
TIME
9am: Simpson Grierson. An overview of
bargaining in New Zealand, the current FULL DAY: 9am - 5pm
political climate and amendments to the HALF DAY: 1pm - 5pm
Employment Relations Act 2000.
REFRESHMENTS
10am: Simpson Grierson. Initiating bargaining.
Morning tea, light lunch and afternoon tea
10.30am Morning Tea provided.
10.45am: Mike Feely. Preparing for bargaining - what Please advise any dietary requirements.
state is the business in and how does the
collective agreement align with the future COST
strategy? Who should be on your bargaining
team and what should be in the bargaining FULL DAY: $950 plus GST
process agreement? HALF DAY: $475 plus GST (including light lunch)
1pm Lunch
1.30pm: Simpson Grierson. Strikes and
lockouts.
2.30pm: Mike Feely and Simpson Grierson. Under the New Zealand Law Society CPD Rules,
Dealing with bargaining impasses. the full day workshop provides 7 CPD Hours and
3pm Afternoon Tea the afternoon session provides 3.5 CPD hours.
3.15pm: Simpson Grierson. Agreement, settlement Email evidence will be sent to you after the
and ratification. workshop, if required.
4pm: Mike Feely. Managing the post-bargaining Workshop materials will be provided.
relationship between the parties and start
preparing for the next round.
4.45pm: Wrap up.
SIMPSON GRIERSON - EXPERTS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN NEW ZEALAND
Simpson Grierson has New Zealand’s leading employment • developing and implementing Bargaining Process
law practice, including four partners and 16 lawyers in Agreements;
total. With extensive experience working with clients who
• providing practical advice on the parties’ obligations,
are parties to collective agreements we are aware of the
communication and the provision of information
special dynamics that exist when it comes to bargaining
throughout bargaining;
and dealing with unions.
• reviewing collective agreements and suggesting
Helping clients successfully negotiate collective
areas that need updated or revised to align with the
agreements that aligns with their future strategy and
business’ or organisations’ future strategy;
enhances their workforce is our primary obligation.
• providing training and representation for bargaining
Our experts are highly skilled in all matters related to the
teams throughout the bargaining process;
bargaining process; not only do we advise our clients to
deal with industrial disputes, we also assist to develop • advising on how to resolve any blockages during
effective bargaining strategies before bargaining may the bargaining process or industrial action taken by
even be initiated. members of a union in bargaining; and
Our services include: • contingency planning.
• providing boards and leadership teams with strategic We also offer strategic catch-up sessions to assist our
advice and guidance on bargaining (how and when to clients at all stages of the bargaining process.
initiate bargaining);
‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019
PRESENTERS
The workshop will be led by an experienced mediator along with lawyers who specialise in bargaining matters.
Mike Feely Samantha Turner
Director Partner, Simpson Grierson
P: +64 4 475 9349 P: +64 4 924 3460
M: +64 27 475 9349 M: +64 21 310 216
E: resolve@actrix.co.nz E: samantha.turner@simpsongrierson.com
Mike is a Director and Principal at Professional Samantha heads the employment group in Wellington.
Dispute Resolution Services Limited. He holds LEADR She has extensive experience in employment law and
accreditation as a mediator and is a current professional health and safety.
member of the Resolution Institute. Samantha provides advice on a wide range of
Mike is an experienced mediator in the Employment employment issues, including bargaining, contract
Relations jurisdiction, including collective bargaining drafting, personal grievances, disputes, restraint-
disputes - including national disputes in strikes and lock of trade-issues, disciplinary matters, human rights,
out situations. From 2003 until 2016 Mike was employed privacy, accident compensation, health and safety, and
by MBIE as a specialist employment mediator and has the Holidays Act. She also provides strategic advice
completed over 2,500 mediations. on restructurings and acquisitions. She has advised
on a number of cases involving stress, bullying, and
Mike has often been the mediator of choice for parties incompatibility.
where there has been significant industrial action,
including strikes and lockouts, in bargaining or industrial
dispute situations. Mike has been a finalist and a runner Rebecca Rendle
up as “Mediator of the Year” in the New Zealand Law Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson
Awards. He has also authored and presented papers to a P: +64 9 977 5208
range of organisations and conferences including the NZ M: +64 21 302 476
Employment Law Conference. E: rebecca.rendle@simpsongrierson.com
Rebecca is experienced in all aspects of employment law.
Shan Wilson Her expertise includes advising on personal grievance
Partner, Simpson Grierson claims, restructuring, holiday pay compliance and
remediation, disciplinary, and performance management
P: +64 9 977 5083
M: +64 27 532 2737 processes.
E: shan.wilson@simpsongrierson.com Rebecca regularly attends mediations and represents
Shan advises on all employment relations issues in the clients in the Employment Relations Authority and
workplace. She has particular expertise in union-related Employment Court.
issues, alongside a related practice advising schools on
education law issues. Mike Mercer
Shan has been practicing in the employment law area Senior Solicitor, Simpson Grierson
now for over 25 years. Shan is a trusted advisor relied P: +64 4 924 3530
on heavily by a number of her clients to give strategic M: +64 27 313 1379
advice on an almost daily basis to avoid litigation. For E: mike.mercer@simpsongrierson.com
many clients, one of Shan’s key strengths is her skill as a
Mike has experience in all aspects of employment law.
negotiator and ability to successfully manage sensitive
In particular, Mike has experience advising on health
discussions with employees.
and safety matters, disciplinary and dismissal processes,
Shan has particular expertise in union-related issues drafting employment agreements and workplace
- having assisted clients at the bargaining table or policies, personal grievance issues, performance
providing strategic advice behind the scenes. She has management, holidays and leave issues, human
extensive experience in dealing with industrial issues, rights and privacy law issues, sales and purchases of
including test case issues before the Employment Court businesses, and union and industrial disputes.
and Court of Appeal.
‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019
REGISTRATION
FORM
To register for the ‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops, please complete and email this form to
SG.events@simpsongrierson.com. If you would like to register a group, or register over the
phone, please call Danelle Dunn on 09 977 5423.
NAME
POSITION
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EMAIL PHONE
Full Day (9am - 5pm) Half Day (1pm - 5pm)
CHRISTCHURCH 18 JUNE AUCKLAND - 19 JUNE WELLINGTON - 20 JUNE
AMOUNT PAYABLE:
Full day workshop $950.00 + GST ($1,092.50 incl GST)
Half day workshop $475.00 + GST ($546.25 incl GST)
METHOD OF PAYMENT (Please tick one of the three options):
Online Banking:
Cheque enclosed Credit card Online banking Account name: Simpson Grierson
Bank name: Westpac New Zealand
Credit card payment: Visa Mastercard Account #: 03-0104-0943847-00
Please provide your name and code
CB/CH, CB/WG or CB/AK as reference
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Postal address (for cheques, payable
to Simpson Grierson):
Cardholder’s name Danelle Dunn
Simpson Grierson
Private Bag 92518
Signature Expiry date Auckland 1141
A tax invoice will be issued on receipt of your registration form. Registration confirmed and a receipt forwarded once payment received.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PAYMENT: Payment must be received by Simpson Grierson prior to attendance at the Event.
CANCELLATION: If Simpson Grierson cancels the Event for any reason, a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate/attendee may attend at no extra cost. Alternatively, provided you
notify Simpson Grierson (by letter, fax or email to SG.events@simpsongrierson.com) at least seven full days before the
Event, Simpson Grierson will refund your registration fee. If notice of cancellation is given less than seven full days before
the Event (regardless of the reason for cancellation), no refund will be provided.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION: You are responsible for your own travel/accommodation bookings. Should the Event be
rescheduled or cancelled, no compensation for such bookings will be provided.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Simpson Grierson will not accept any liability for damages or loss of property or valuables
belonging to any delegate attending the Event.
AUCKLAND: Level 27, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street, Private Bag 92518, Auckland 1141, New Zealand
WELLINGTON: Level 24, HSBC Tower, 195 Lambton Quay, PO Box 2402, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH: Level 1, 151 Cambridge Terrace, West End, PO Box 874, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
New Zealand member of Lex Mundi
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