- What concerns you most about labor relations?
- Protecting your right to manage?
- Finding the time to negotiate?
- Staying current with the latest government regulations?
- Keeping your labor costs in line?
Labor relations is only a small part of your management responsibilities; however, it can consume a considerable amount of your time. Let our knowledgeable staff help you find the time that you require to meet all of your executive obligations by providing the vital resources needed to reach your labor relations objectives.
Negotiations
The protection of management rights in your labor contract is far too important a responsibility to risk to inexperience or oversight. One omission could have a disastrous effect on your bottom line and your ability to efficiently and effectively manage your organization. You may find that your hands are tied by detrimental and costly contract language with which you must live for the life of the contract.
Our experienced practitioners will analyze and assess the cost of your existing labor agreement as well as the union’s proposals, conduct wage and benefit surveys for comparisons, and prepare counterproposals for your review. We can serve as your chief spokesperson in negotiations, mediation, or interest arbitration, or assist you behind the scenes.
Arbitration
Arbitration — are you prepared to win? We believe that the selection of the right arbitrator, thorough preparation, and a straightforward, comprehensible presentation are the keys to success. We analyze the grievance, research and rank the list of arbitrators, prepare the case for arbitration, represent you at the hearing, and prepare the post-hearing brief.
Strengthened by an unparalleled track record of successful cases, our staff is prepared to help you unlock the secrets of winning.
Contract Administration
While many employers are successful in protecting their interests at the bargaining table, they often lose, through careless contract administration, that which they fought so hard to gain in negotiations.
Savvy employers know the importance of taking a proactive approach to effective contract administration. Our expert staff will review your labor contract, draft a summary of all negotiated changes, and identify the intent behind those changes. This information will then be used to develop a customized training program that instructs your supervisors in the proper implementation of the contract.
Our staff can also assist you with the more troublesome and time-consuming aspects of administering a labor contract, such as employee discipline, grievances, arbitrations, and basic contract administration.
Employer Representation
Appearances before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or a state employment relations board (SERB) are challenging if you are not experienced with these agencies or their applicable regulations. Just wading through the myriad of filings, charges, motions and briefs can be demanding.
Our experienced staff is ready to assist you with bargaining unit determination, representation elections, unfair labor practice charges, or similar matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and many other state labor boards.