The collective bargaining process is made up of number of complicated rules and regulations with careful consideration of when and how you move through the bargaining process. This panel discussion led by two experts, who sit on the opposite side of the bargaining table will demystify the process.

The discussion will take you through preparing for bargaining, negotiating the collective agreement and what happens after. The panel will be open to questions so come along with your questions in hand.

About our Speakers

Geoff Davenport

Geoff has been a specialist employment lawyer for over 25 years. Having graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in Law and a BCom in Industrial Relations in 1993, Geoff joined the employment law team at Bell Gully, and acted for public and private sector employers, unions and employees over the next 5 years.

Geoff then completed a Masters degree in Law in Vancouver Canada, focusing on the obligation of good faith in employment law. This postgraduate study was followed by employment law roles with the United Nations in Geneva, and a leading law firm in London.

Returning to New Zealand in 2000, Geoff joined a specialist boutique employment law firm, McBride Davenport James, becoming a partner in 2001, and continued to act for the full range of employers (public and private sector), unions and employees. In 2010 Geoff received the NZ Law awards award for the top employment lawyer in New Zealand.

Geoff moved to the Independent Bar in 2019, and continues to specialise in employment law, acting for Government and Private Sector employers of all sizes, unions and employees across the country. Geoff has also been approved by the New Zealand Law Society to accept direct instructions on employment related matters.

Jeff Osborne

Jeff Osborne is an assistant secretary of the PSA. He has been involved in worker representation for about 30 years, beginning with his time as a delegate for the PPTA. Jeff has represented and assisted many workers who are facing workplace issues. He supports the PSA delegate training programme as a manager, where the PSA trains its 3,000 plus delegates on worker representation.

Jeff is interested in early problem resolution, and in developing processes which can help avoid individual workplace issues ending badly for both employers and workers.

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