UnionWiseLLC.com
Trusted Employee and Labor Relations Experts
With over 25 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, our founder Andre Harrison is a seasoned business executive, attorney, and employee and labor relations expert.
During his career Andre has been responsible for more than 500 collective bargaining agreements across the US and Canada. He has managed nationwide campaigns across multiple industries, decertifications, neutrality agreements, and strikes. Additionally, he has represented his clients in state and Federal EEOC matters, mediations, and arbitrations. He also provides management of NLRB matters, direct employee communication material, and labor training for all levels of leaders.
Prior to founding UnionWise, Andre held leadership roles with several top Fortune companies such as Starbucks, Amazon, CVS Health, Chrysler, Ford, and John Deere. A US Army veteran, Andre earned his JD from Santa Clara University School of Law and was an attorney with Littler Mendelson.
UnionWise partners with clients to drive organizational success through strategic HR initiatives, labor negotiations, and innovative workforce solutions.
- Collective Bargaining
- NLRB Election Campaign Management
- Pre-Petition Activity Training and Response
- Leader training
- Labor Relations Training
- Develop, Support and Train your Labor Team
- Labor Relations Strategy Development
- Collective Bargaining Strategy
- Corporate Campaign Strategy and Response
- Blended Environment Strategy and Management
- Neutrality Agreement Strategy and Management
- Managing in a Union Environment
- Investigations
Labor Relations Training for your Organization
LABOR RELATIONS BOOT CAMP FOR MANAGERS
Is your team prepared for a union campaign?
Equip your leaders with the tools they need to lead confidently and effectively.
Labor unions have exponentially increased their organizing activity. Workers across the country have been inundated on social media with pro union propaganda. As a result, baristas at more than 500 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize. Workers at Amazon warehouses, Whole Foods, Apple Stores, Trader Joe's, and REI are joining the trend.
DON’T GET CAUGHT OFF GUARD!
Get ahead of unions by training your leaders how to identify and respond to organizing activity!
Intended Audience:
- Front-Line Supervisors & Managers
- New In-role Supervisors & Managers
- HR Business Partners
- Employee & Labor Relations Professionals
Training Objectives:
- Equip managers with the knowledge, confidence, and legal understanding to effectively communicate with employees during a union campaign.
- Provide managers with the tools to foster a positive work environment and prevent union organizing efforts from gaining traction.
Course Structure:
- Four One-Hour Training Modules
- Available On-site or Virtual
- One Four-Hour Session Covering All Modules
- Or, Four Separate One-Hour Virtual Sessions Across Multiple Dates
- Or, Customized Schedule for your Team
Materials Provided:
- Union Do’s and Don’ts Pocket Guide
- Sample Communication Templates
- Roleplay Scripts
Course Modules:
Module 1: Understanding Union Basics - Foundational understanding of unions; the organizing process; and Do’s and Don’ts for managers.
Module 2: Manager Responsibilities During a Union Campaign - Know your role and stay compliant.
Module 3: Roleplay and Scenarios -
Build confidence by navigating real situations.
Module 4: The Power of Creating a Positive Work Environment -
Managers learn how to foster a positive work environment to help prevent union organizing efforts from gaining traction.
Certification (Optional)
Participants must compete an assessment to demonstrate an understanding of the material and best practices.
EMPOWER YOUR MANAGERS TODAY!
Build confidence.
Stay compliant.
Protect your culture.