Labour Relations
Many clients operate a unionized, or partially unionized, workforce. We work with management teams to create constructive union/management relations. We advise management on all facets of strategic labour relations planning. Our particular services include:
- Opposing union organizing campaigns
- Responding to certification and decertification campaigns
- Supporting employers during collective bargaining
- Providing negotiation strategies designed to avoid labour action, including strikes and lockout
- Implementing collective bargaining agreement terms in the workplace
- Acting as employer representative during grievance negotiation and arbitration panels
- Providing support against unfair labour practice allegations
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