The UA and its signatory contractor partners are experiencing unprecedented labor and construction demand, helping them grow union market share. Maintaining this market share requires access to reliable, cost-effective resources for resolving jobsite and bargaining disputes. The UA/MCAA’s Utilizing the Industrial Relations Council to Effectively Resolve Labor-Management Disputes explains how the Industrial Relations Council can be used to effectively resolve labor-management disputes. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.
The white paper covers:
- Introduction and History of the Industrial Relations Council
- Rules, Regulations, and Policies of the Council
- Negotiation Matters
- Grievance/Arbitration Matters
- Recent Trump Administration Actions Against the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
- Alternatives to the FMCS
- Comparative Benefits of the Council
- Expertise
- Speed of Resolution
- Cost