Unions and Collective Bargaining


As a leader in management-side collective bargaining and in this time of declining revenues and increasing costs, we work with employers to achieve significant concessions during negotiations.

We advise on union issues, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing employers in labor arbitrations, and addressing allegations of unfair labor practices. We understand how to best negotiate for your position, advising on best practices for business success.

We counsel employers regarding:

  • union avoidance
  • representation of employers during organizing campaigns
  • negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
  • grievance arbitrations and public sector fact-finding proceedings
  • Act 312 arbitrations
  • appearances before the National Labor Relations Board and Michigan Employment Relations Commission

Our extensive collective bargaining experience includes negotiations with the MEA, MFT, AFT, AAUP, AFSCME, IUOE, UAW, FOP, MESA, SEIU, POAM, United Steelworkers, and others.

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