Intro to Arbitration & Labour Board Advocacy
May 06, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST Maritime Labour Centre 111 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 4C4
Many shop stewards become skilled advocates in winning the unions case at arbitration and other third party hearings. This course will assist you to better prepare and present cases by learning some basic legal protocols, techniques and procedures. The curriculum covers pre-hearing matters, opening statements, direct and cross examination, making objections and closing arguments.
In Person at the Maritime Labour Centre
Facilitator: Leo McGrady
Leo McGrady KC is counsel with Koskie Glavin Gordon. He specializes in labour law, human rights, criminal law, and libel law, all on behalf of unions and employees. Leo has taught these courses at the Faculty of Law UBC, and in the Labour Studies Programs at Capilano University and Simon Fraser University. He has been counsel on hundreds of trials, hearings and appeals throughout his career.