Productive employee relations in a unionized environment presents a unique set of challenges.  However, the existence of a collective bargaining agreement does not preclude an employer from effectively managing their workforce.  A dynamic communication process and partnering with union leadership to develop effective employee involvement programs can help develop positive relationships that transcend the stereotypical “labor/management” conflict environment.  SolArena can provide a review of current programs and processes and provide recommendations that:

• Improve L/M communications processes
• Grievance handling
• Analysis of current CBA language for elimination of restraints and recommendations for improvement
• Calculate negotiation risks
• Recommend negotiation approaches
• Partnering to develop strike plans