Labor/Management Development Programs

Attorneys Seminar

An exclusive two-day annual seminar for labor and management attorneys that covers the ever-changing laws, rules and legal practices governing the unique partnership of labor and management. It includes briefings from policy experts and allows attorneys from both groups to share timely information and best practices. MORE

Finishing Industries Forum

A premier industry event that features programs and workshops on the most pressing issues facing the finishing crafts and construction industry. Leaders in business and IUPAT meet to generate new solutions for increasing market share and making sure we have the best-trained workforce in North America. MORE

Local Roundtable Meetings

Created to bridge labor and management issues by allowing both sides to address industry issues through frank discussions and the sharing of experiences and ideas. These roundtables precede the annual Finishing First Finishing Industry Forum. MORE

Mutual Gains Bargaining

Conveys both the theory and practice of a systematic approach to bargaining that results in more effective solutions, greater compliance by all parties and improved labor/management relationships. Developed by faculty at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, it helps both parties achieve win-win solutions. MORE