If the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) becomes a law, employers will have less time to prepare and more pressure to reach a first agreement. What proactive measures can employers take today to prepare for a faster, more demanding bargaining environment?
Here are 6 things company labor relations officials should be doing now:
- Understand labor-relations readiness – Know where your vulnerabilities are before organizing activity begins.
- Develop your bargaining strategy early – Don't wait until after a union election to determine your priorities.
- Labor cost modeling – Understand the financial impact of potential contract proposals.
- Create your negotiating team – Prepare your team. Accelerated timelines leave little room for a learning curve.
- Train supervisors and managers – Strong frontline leadership remains one of the best ways to address employee concerns.
- Review policies and practices – Consistency and compliance help reduce risk.