Certified Labor Union Mitigationist CLUM®

The Certified Labor Union Mitigationist CLUM® is a professional who has completed a training and certification program in the field of labor relations. A CLUM® is qualified to handle various aspects of labor relations, such as bargaining, contract administration, union avoidance, and dispute resolution.

Labor Relations- the study of the interactions and conflicts between employers and employees, especially in unionized settings.

Collective Bargaining- the process of negotiating the terms and conditions of employment between a group of workers and their employer, usually through a union representative.

Labor Law- the legal framework that regulates the rights and obligations of workers, unions, and employers, both in the public and private sectors

Labor History - the historical development and evolution of the labor movement, its achievements, challenges, and struggles

Labor Issues - the current and emerging trends, problems, and opportunities that affect workers, unions, and employers in various sectors and regions.

Contract Administration - the implementation and enforcement of the collective bargaining agreement, including the resolution of grievances and disputes.

Labor Economics - the analysis of the supply and demand of labor, the determinants of wages, the effects of labor policies, and the role of unions in the labor market

Labor Organizing - the strategies and tactics of forming, joining, and expanding unions, as well as the challenges.

Labor Communication - the skills and techniques of effective communication within and outside the union, such as persuasion, negotiation, advocacy, and media relations

Labor Leadership- the principles and practices of leading and managing a union, such as vision, strategy, decision-making, delegation, motivation, and conflict resolution.