Union Side Contract Drafting

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Students will learn how to draft effective union contract proposals. You will practice identifying and revising contract language that has multiple denotations, connotations and ambiguities, while learning how to ensure the intent of the negotiation is clearly represented. You will also learn how to make sure the final language of a collective bargaining agreement is clear enough for a member to enforce, and an arbitrator to agree with.

 

For More Information, Contact:

Jessica Cook-Qurayshi

Email: JCOOK18@depaul.edu

Students must be Union Staff and Attorneys who support in contract negotiations and grievance handling, union members on Bargaining or Campaign Action Teams, or union members at large who would like to participate in bargaining someday.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will feel more equipped and confident to prepare and justify contract proposals, leaving with a proficient level of knowledge and skills to go forward in doing the work. Specifically, they will:

  • Be able to create, manipulate, and calculate a detailed set of budget proposals that includes real costs for all elements of a union contract.
  • Know how to explain varying costs and tradeoffs when making proposals in negotiations.
  • Be able to articulate and demonstrate the various choices and costs in their proposals to members of the bargaining committee and union at large
The Advanced Bargaining Certificate Program is presented in partnership with DePaul's Labor Education Center.

This class will help you:

  • Craft Impactful Proposals
  • Navigate Complex Language
  • Identify and clarify ambiguous wording
  • Create Enforceable Agreements

Do I need a laptop for this class?

Yes. A laptop with MS Word already loaded is required.

 

 Is there a required textbook?

No textbooks are required for this program. Reading materials will be provided in class.

 

Do I get DePaul credit for this class?

No, but some DePaul CPE courses have been approved for continuing education units (CEUs). These classes are professional education classes with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.

 

Is this class offered in-person or online?

This certificate program is offered in-person.

 

Will I have to write papers and take exams?

There will be short papers and exams in some of the courses.

Available Sessions:

Course Name Schedule Location Delivery Method Price
Union Side Contract Drafting Saturdays, 9AM-1PM 5/9/26 - 5/23/2026 Location: Loop Campus In Person $450.00

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Union Side Contract Costing

In this intensive, hands-on class, students will learn how to cost out a union contract in detail and how to communicate that information to members in a meaningful way. This class is for Union Staff and Attorneys who support contract negotiations, Bargaining Team Members, CAT Team, and members at large who would like to participate in bargaining someday.
Price: $450
Location: Loop Campus

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