Training Courses

Introduction to Managing in a Union Setting

Introduction to Managing in a Union Setting is a mandatory training course for all County managers and supervisors. The course name was formerly known as Basic Relation/Employee Relations for Supervisors.

Upcoming Classes

Class Date Time Instructor
Intro to Managing in a Union Setting April 24, 2024 1pm to 4pm George Lacy
Intro to Managing in a Union Setting June 5, 2024 1pm to 4pm George Lacy

Course Information

Audience: All County managers and supervisors

Timeframe: This course must be completed within the first year of employment or promotion

Refresher: None required

Course Objectives:

  • How Labor Relations Work in Montgomery County Government
    • Management Rights
    • Employee Rights
    • Union Rights
  • Role of OLR and Management in County Labor Relations
    • Common labor "buzz" words, practices, and processes
  • Discipline and Terminations
  • Review the Grievance Process

Enrollment Instructions

MCG employees, contractors, volunteers with a MCG Computer Network Login should use the AccessMCG ePortal and refer to the following user guides for assistance. Contractors and volunteers without a MCG Computer Network Login should use the AccessMCG Extranet Portal and refer to the following user guides for assistance.

Important Note

Registration closes 24 hours in advance of the class. An Outlook email with a webinar link to join the class will be sent to participants prior to the class.

ADA Reasonable Accommodations

Please contact the OHR Training Line at 240-777-5116 or the Oracle Learning Management Admin at least five (5) full business days prior to the event of request any reasonable accommodations to participate in the event. This includes, but not limited to, requests for sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids or services. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodation.