We understand the techniques used by union organizers, and we partner with clients to reduce the risk of unionization by conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing strategies to improve employee relations and engagement. Our attorneys train supervisors in union avoidance techniques and we assist employers in the developing persuasive and legally compliant communications policies. We also assist employers in responding to neutrality demands, successfully opposing organizing campaigns, and winning union elections.
We represent unionized employers in a wide variety of industries including automotive, broadcasting, dairy production, energy, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, construction, residential property management, manufacturing, packaging, and utilities. Our attorneys have also negotiated with virtually every major union. We work with our clients to develop effective negotiation strategies and bargaining proposals. For many employers we serve as the lead negotiator, for others we advise behind-the-scenes. In the event of picketing or strikes, we assist employers in continuing business operations while defeating union attempts to obtain greater benefits.
We provide employers with counseling and strategy advice throughout the entire grievance process. Our attorneys have also successfully represented clients in hundreds of labor arbitrations.
We have experience in all manner of proceedings before the Board to determine the lawfulness and scope of bargaining units proposed by unions. We defend employers against unfair labor practice charges alleging violations of the National Labor Relations Act. We handle appeals of unfair labor practice findings and arbitration awards, and we defend employers against Section 301 claims of labor agreement violations. We also strategically advise clients throughout successful decertification proceedings.
We regularly advise clients on their options and risks related to all manner of corporate sales and mergers. We also provide detailed analysis regarding our clients’ corporate structures when maintaining double breasted operations. We also regularly advise clients on the terms of hiring hall and project labor agreements.
