Labor - Management Relations
Kotz Sangster's philosophy on labor and employment relations is to deal with employees and labor unions in a manner that fully reflects the policies and goals of the employer. In any matter, we meet privately with the employer to discuss the full range of issues, options and risks, so that the employer may select a position that mirrors the employer’s goals and objectives for the workforce and the organization. Aggressive advocacy and attention to detail, combined with practical experience, thorough analysis and intensive research are the tools we bring to every task. We have assisted clients in the following areas:
- Union avoidance
- Collective bargaining
- Administrative proceedings before federal and state labor agencies, including MERC and NLRB
- Union election campaigns
- Labor contract and grievance administration
- Grievance arbitration
- Employee drug and alcohol testing
- Pension plan and ERISA withdrawal liability
