8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Learn some of the historical highlights and milestones that contributed to the role that collective bargaining played in the growth of employee benefits in the United States. This introductory session will also feature a discussion on the value of negotiated benefits.
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Understand the legal framework that employee benefit plans exist in and how that impacts collective bargaining.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Understand the legal framework that employee benefit plans exist in and how that impacts collective bargaining.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn about the collective bargaining process and how to execute it for a successful outcome.
- Collective bargaining structures
- Who are the players?
- Managing a bargaining committee
- Prep work
- Logistics
- Writing and memorializing proposals
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Explore retirement plan topics, including:
- Plan types—Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Plan designs and features
- Unique issues when bargaining
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore health plans and health benefits topics, including:
- Plan types, managed care, funding, plan design
- Plan designs and features
- Ancillary coverages: Rx, dental, vision, life, etc.
- Unique issues when bargaining health benefits.
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Hone your skills as you learn:
- Bargaining at the table—interactive scenarios
- Best practices for bargaining benefits
- How to cost out benefit proposals
- Case studies
- Best practices
- Open discussion/Q&A.