Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation and Administration

Assisting Management With Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation and Contract Administration

At Campbell Durrant, P.C., our mission is to work with clients to establish productive and enduring relationships with organized labor while protecting our clients’ best interests. When your organization searches for legal representation to help you navigate union-related matters, it’s essential to find a law firm that has a proven track record in helping clients achieve their goals. While many other law firms in Pennsylvania practice labor and employment law in addition to several other fields, our law practice focuses exclusively on this practice area. Labor and employment law is what we live and breathe, meaning that we have the background and expertise necessary to help you secure your desired outcome. Our attorneys assist employers as they navigate all stages of the collectible bargaining process. From representing management at the collective bargaining table to offering ongoing advice as we establish clear and effective contract language, we will remain by your side to support and encourage you at every turn. We’re committed to helping our clients move through challenging and stressful rounds of collective bargaining while employing strategies to minimize work stoppages as much as possible.

Preserving a Cohesive and Respectful Workplace Environment

Our legal team recognizes how issues impacting employment and personnel costs can be significant. The relationship between management and its employees (and the union) is essential, but it tends to be delicate. Once a union has been formed, our labor law attorneys will guide you through every aspect of this critical relationship, helping you navigate collective bargaining, contract negotiations and administration, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice proceedings, relocations, acquisitions, and any other related matters. No matter what your organization’s specific concerns may be, we will always seek a solution that preserves and promotes a cohesive and productive workplace environment. The management-union relationship, while contentious and fragile at times, can be strengthened through strategic and purposeful negotiations and other legal supports.

Comprehensive Legal Guidance During the Collective Bargaining Process

There are several phases to the collective bargaining process. Our attorneys are prepared to guide and support you during every step of the collective bargaining process, vocally advocating for your best interests along the way. We will start by helping your management team determine and articulate your bargaining goals, strategies, and mandates. From there, we will work collaboratively with you to draft the proposals and positions, providing in-depth research and analysis services to assist with the collective bargaining process (i.e., collective agreement audits, sector-based wage and benefits surveys, investigating specific terms and conditions of employment, etc.). We’re happy to serve as the primary spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations; or, if your organization prefers to lead the bargaining, we can serve as backroom advisors to support your efforts. As the negotiations come to a close, we can offer legal assistance to manage the ratification and agreement implementation process. Ultimately, our goal is to empower you to make informed decisions that protect your best interests and preserve key workplace relationships with greater confidence and certainty.

Trusted Consultation During Union Organization Efforts

If your company is seeing a growing interest in organizing a union, our attorneys can help you adopt a proactive approach to managing and addressing potential issues before they escalate. We can help management develop effective communication channels with employees to reduce the urgency of their need to bring their concerns to a union. If your organization is seeking to remain union-free, we invite you to enlist our services to help you identify strategies to achieve this objective. Tensions can build as employees seek to unionize, and our seasoned and skilled labor law attorneys are committed to implementing solutions that minimize conflicts, cultivate mutual trust, and preserve the strength and integrity of these workplace relationships.

The dedicated and experienced attorneys at Campbell Durrant, P.C., are committed to representing management in all types of labor and employment matters. We invite you to speak with a trusted and experienced attorney today.

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Your Go-To Source of Support For Employment Matters

Campbell Durrant, P.C., offers management a full spectrum of legal services, including human resource counseling, employment litigation defense, and representation in labor relations matters. Whether you need help with collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, training to avoid union elections, consultation during union organization efforts, representation before labor arbitrators, or assistance with any other similar service, you can rely on our specialized law firm for support. We understand how challenging and time-consuming these matters can be, and we remain committed to providing cost-effective legal counsel without sacrificing quality. If you’re ready to explore your options for resolving your employment-related dispute, reach out to our office at your earliest confidence to get started.