For many employers, the prospect of having their employees represented by a trade union is difficult to accept. These employers fear losing the ability to manage, while having to incur increased costs as a result of high union wages and benefits. They wonder how they can compete with large unions, who bring their professional negotiators and other experienced staff to represent the employees. Labour relations is a complex business, and many business owners and managers have little, if any experience in this field.

You don’t have to face the prospect of negotiating and managing in a unionized environment alone. At Jon Gale & Associates, we have the experience, skills and knowledge to assist you in dealing with all aspects of labour relations. From collective bargaining to contract administration, our consultants will guide you through every step, providing the best representation possible. We will ensure you obtain an agreement that will preserve your right to manage your business, without incurring costs that could threaten your continued profitability.

We provide the following specific Labour Relations services for employers only:

Collective Bargaining

• Preparation of employer's bargaining agenda.
• Acting as principal spokesperson for the employer during negotiations.
• Computerized costing of all proposals and final settlement.

Labour Relations Research

• Identification and analysis of wage and benefit levels.
• Analysis of contract settlement trends.
• Labour market analysis.

Contract Administration

• Consultation on contract interpretation.
• Advice on discipline and grievance handling.
• Acting as the employer nominee at arbitration hearings.
• Supervisory and management training on managing in a unionized environment.