Collective Bargaining
The skilled attorneys and labor relations representatives at Rains, Lucia &
Wilkinson LLP have negotiated hundreds of collective bargaining agreements on
behalf of our Association clients. RL&W provides collective bargaining and
negotiation services for Associations ranging in size from eight members to
many hundreds.
| • | During contract negotiations, RL&W's knowledgeable negotiators work with clients in strategic planning, often representing the Association as chief spokesperson at the bargaining table. Our experienced negotiators are experts at formulating strategies for the valuable PERS 3% at 50 benefit and have successfully obtained this benefit for many of our clients. RL&W offers a wide-variety of contract negotiation options to accommodate budget concerns. |
| • | In handling contract grievances, RL&W recognizes the importance of aggressive, thorough, and competent representation at the earliest stages of the grievance process. RL&W not only advises many hundreds of clients on the preparation and advancing of grievances up to and through arbitration, but also has been successful in resolving disputes at the earliest possible stage. |
| • | Rains, Lucia & Wilkinson LLP has significant experience in the Enforcement of Collective Bargaining Agreements. We are experts in the state and federal laws protecting employee collective bargaining rights and the impact of these laws on wages, hours, and working conditions. This expertise has benefited clients both in contract grievance arbitration and in superior court proceedings to enforce contracts. Our knowledge and experience in contract grievances, meet-and-confer matters, and the obligations of employers to abide by the terms of agreements has been critical to resolving disputes at their earliest possible stages and to successful court enforcement proceedings. |
| • | A number of our clients must resolve collective bargaining disputes with their employers through Binding Interest Arbitration. RL&W's experience in collective bargaining arbitration and litigation provides a unique opportunity for our clients to secure more favorable wages, hours, and working conditions. RL&W's expertise in binding interest arbitration was recognized by PORAC when it invited the RL&W team to be featured speakers at its SB402 educational seminars. |
| • | In the course of the collective bargaining process, employers occasionally engage in Bad Faith Conduct and Unfair Labor Practices. RL&W aggressively preserves the rights of our clients by asserting and litigating claims based upon employer interference with internal association matters including political activities, and other acts constituting bad faith. RL&W vigorously pursues claims against employers who retaliate against members for engaging in protected Association activities. |
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