Program Objectives

The Joint Learning Program (JLP) will have been successful if, over the course of the next two years, we have made progress towards the following outcomes:

1. Open and increased support for the JLP involving:
   • An enthusiastic and positive response to the Program by unionized members and management representatives;
   • New jointly led/delivered initiatives;
   • Broader access to learning opportunities for federal public workers;
   • Being a model for outside organizations;
   • More stable and permanent resources for ongoing work in the area of joint learning;
   • The development of new mechanisms for delivering joint learning initiatives;
   • Complement and promote the parties' respective learning programs;
   • Evaluation tools are in place which demonstrate that the Program is meeting it's objectives.
2. More efficient and effective labour/management relations with enhanced trust between the parties, culminating in:
   • An increased understanding of the role of the parties in the workplace as indicated by, better communications within and between the parties, and a more cooperative approach to resolving workplace issues;
   • Increased visibility and credibility for the union and management in the workplace;
   • A less stressful work environment;
   • Greater openness in the workplace.
3. Enhanced job satisfaction encompassing:
• A more balanced workload;
• Common recognition of the successes of public sector workers and of both the Union and the Employer;
• Increased pride in work accomplishments;
• A more valued public service.