Labor Relations
Our services include serving as your chief negotiator during contract negotiations and drafting grievance responses on behalf of management. Our Labor Relations consulting focuses on proactive and mutually respectful relationships between your organization's management and its organized workforce.
Labor Relations Services
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Collective Bargaining, including strategy and analysis: Conduct negotiations on your behalf as chief spokesperson for management. Prepare the organization for collective bargaining by eliciting and analyzing key stakeholder feedback. Create a labor relations strategy by analyzing stakeholder feedback and comparing current collective agreements against industry best practices.
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Contract Interpretation and Compliance: Provide guidance on the interpretation and consistent application of the union contract.
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Grievance and Dispute Resolution: Manage and draft grievance responses on behalf of management.
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Union Communications and Response: Manage all aspects of union communications and provide expertise during union organizing campaigns.
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Manager Education: Provide education and coaching for managers on labor-related issues and contract provisions.
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Labor Law Compliance: Monitor the organization's practices to comply with federal and state labor laws, such as the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) of Oregon (ORS 243.650 - 243.782) and Washington State (RCW 243.650).
