Union Avoidance For All Employers

The full or partial organization of a workforce by a labor union presents an employer with unique challenges.

Because of this—and because the law limits how employers may respond to union organizing campaigns—employers that do not explore these issues until union organizing is under way are at a decided disadvantage.

In this seminar, our experienced labor attorneys detail the specific steps that employers should take to maximize their prospects for avoiding unionization, as well as the types of actions that the law does not permit.  Specific topics include:

• The nuts and bolts of the union organizing process;
• Key employer policies, including no-solicitation, no-distribution, no-access and e-mail policies;
• Planning and implementing an effective employee communications strategy;
• Addressing employee concerns now, before the union is at the door;
• The “TIPS” framework: what an employer may (and may not) say and do in the course of an organizing campaign; and
• Effective management techniques for avoiding unionization efforts

In addition to offering our Union Avoidance seminar at the Firm’s offices, we are available to present this training at clients’ workplaces.  Because it is vital for all of an employer’s managers to be on board with its union-avoidance efforts, this kind of on-site training can be especially effective.

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Labor Relations Boot Camp

Schwartz Hannum PC has developed a one-day program for human resources professionals, labor relations professionals, in-house counsel and managers, for both unionized and non-unionized employers, who want to better understand and manage the big-picture and day-to-day operations of their businesses’ labor-management relationships.

Presented in an interactive seminar format, the program includes a discussion of the following topics.

• Strategies for avoiding unionization (and deterring additional unionization);
• Effectively preparing for collective bargaining;
• Hot topics in negotiations;
• Good faith negotiations and impasse;
• Job actions, strikes and lockouts;
• Decertification: what is it and when is it possible;
• Drafting collective bargaining agreements and side letters; and
• A mock arbitration: lessons in how to successfully handle grievances and arbitrations

Schwartz Hannum offers this important program periodically at the Firm’s offices. In addition, we regularly conduct labor-relations training at clients’ workplaces and are happy to tailor the program to clients’ individual needs and objectives.

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NLRB’s Mandatory New Union Rights Poster Is Now Ready — Is Your Workplace Ready Too?

Schwartz Hannum PC has developed an interactive program to help employers address the recent National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) Final Rule requiring that most private-sector employers post a notice to inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Employers will learn how to assess their union avoidance “health” and steps to help maintain a union-free environment.

We will discuss the NLRB’s “Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act” poster that most private-sector employers will have to display beginning on November 14, 2011. And we will explore what employers must do to get ready to protect their workplaces against the pro-union impact that this new poster is likely to have.

Topics Include:

• Taking A Look In The Mirror

• Key Workplace Policies To Review
• Are You Competitive?
• Internal Review Of Management Issues
• Management/Employee Committees
• Manager And Supervisor Training

• Tips On How To Communicate With Employees And Union Organizers
• Review Of Nuanced National Labor Relations Board Employee Communication Rules
• Proactive Steps Employers Can Take To Remain Union-Free
• Practical Tips On Complying With The Final Rule
• Ask The Experts (Q&A)

Who Should Attend?

Human resources professionals, in-house counsel and senior management who want to be prepared for potential unionization efforts.

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