Labor Relations

Labor Law Overview

We provide a working and practical understanding of the NLRA and/or PECBA, the keystone concepts of labor law, and labor relations practice and procedure appropriate for a manager or supervisor.

Union Organizing

When appropriate or necessary, we will train supervisors on proper employer responses to union organizing activity and “do's and don'ts” for the non-union employer or unionized employer facing a union organizing effort or a bargaining impasse. This understanding is critical in order to manage effectively and avoid unfair labor practice consequences.

Grievance Administration

The how-to's of union grievance process from investigation to arbitration is an important component of any manager's tool kit in a unionized environment.

Employee Discipline for Supervisors

The nuts and bolts of union employee supervision, labor relations and discipline process and procedure under the labor agreement. This “must” for supervisors should include a review of the labor agreement.

Collective Bargaining

How to prepare for collective bargaining negotiations, and how to turn potentially adversarial sessions into “win-win” solutions can be important for managers, owners, and board or governing body members and elected officials.