wfiJOURNAL 2nd Issue Now Available

The latest edition of the wfiJOURNAL is now available at The wfiJOURNAL is a free online journal that takes contributions from practitioners and academics who are interested in workplace related issues. This latest edition explores the union's role in workplace conflict management.

The Madison Moment: North American Public Sector Collective Bargaining

Over the last year or so there have been over 700 attacks in the United States upon public sector collective bargaining. This alarming trend is also finding root in Canada with the elimination of collective bargaining rights for transit workers, the legislation back to work of Crown prosecutors and government attempts to impose wage restraints upon the public sector. This free symposium will explore this issue through a distinguished panel of speakers.

Elaine Bernard, B.A. (Alberta), M.A. (UBC), PhD (SFU)
Executive Director, Labor and WorkLife, Harvard Law School


Robert Hebdon, B.A., M.A., PhD (U of T)
Professor, Faculty of Management, McGill University


Elizabeth Shilton, B.A., M.A. (U of T), LLB (Dal), LLM (Harv)
Labour Lawyer and Author

Sam Gindin, B.A. (Manitoba), M.A. (UW-Madison)
Packer Chair in Social Justice, York University


Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 7-9 p.m.
Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University
CMA Student Lounge, 7th floor, 55 Dundas St. W. Toronto


Sponsored by:

University of Toronto Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Ryerson University Centre for Labour Management Relations

CUPE 3902

The Society of Energy Professionals (IFPTE Local 160)

The Workplace Fairness Institute

Workplance Fairness Certification Training June 25, 2011

We are offering a one day certification training session again on June 25, 2011 in Toronto at the ADR Institute of Ontario's offices. We are also offering simultaneous training by live feed around the world. So if you are interested in taking this training but dont want to travel to Toronto, then join us by live feed from the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer with a web cam.

March 19th Training Now Has Live Feeds

We have decided to offer the Workplace Fairness Certification Training in three locations simultaneously through live feeds. On March 19th we are offering training in Toronto, Calgary and Petawawa. For further details or to sign up visit our web site at www.workplacefairness.ca

Welcome to Engaging Unionized Employees

This blog will follow the issues related to the employee engagement in unionized workplaces. It is based upon the principle that the best way to engage unionized employees to become more productive is to involve their unions. There are many challenges along they way and many rewards. Please feel free to post your comments on engaging unionized employees.