The first step in preparing to negotiate a labor contract with the Union is a
thorough examination and analysis of the current collective bargaining agreement.
Our firm's contract examination service provides:
Included is a free one-hour conference call to review the contract analysis and suggested changes.
STEP 1:
Contract Examination
& Analysis
Step 2:
PREPARE PROPOSALS
Step 3:
GOOD FAITH BARGAINING
Step 4:
AGREEMENT
Step 5:
MANAGEMENT FLEXIBILITY
LABOR STABILITY
COST PREDICTABILITY
EVALUATION OF CURRENT CONTRACT TERMS
Contracts are often complex and confusing. This service provides a thorough review of all operational and economic aspects of the contract, maximizing the reader’s understanding of the Parties’ rights and obligations under the current contract terms.
DETERMINE INCONSISTENCIES THROUGHOUT THE CONTRACT
Contracts spanning many years and usually negotiated by different Management and Union bargaining teams become out of sync, resulting in fundamental conflicts that can lead to expensive operational inefficiencies. This service identifies contradictions and offers sound solutions for correction.
REPLACEMENT CONTRACT LANGUAGE TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY
The following are examples of provisions most frequently in need of significant revisions:
Management Rights
Overtime Assignments
Bargaining Unit Work
Vacancies/Promotions
Transfers
Subcontracting
Performance Standards
Attendance Issues
GUIDANCE ON ECONOMIC TRENDS
This service provides the most recent trends in wages, health care costs and coverage, retirement, overtime, attendance and other core economic and operations.