Lake St Louis, Missouri, United States
Administration and negotiation of numerous bargaining unit agreements covering large numbers of employees in various locations across a three state area.
Worked at Lowes as a Merchandise Service Technician maintaining store facilities and inventory to maximize experience for customers.
Managed labor contract administration for 17 collective bargaining agreements in CA, MO and IN. Responsible for grievance handling, arbitrations, negotiation and interpretation of contract provisions to support and advise operations in each division.
• Strategic management of all phases of the Labor Relations function for Rocky Mountain Power and PacifiCorp Energy business units consisting of approximately 2400 represented employees working under five bargaining agreements with the IBEW, UWUA, and UMWA. • Direct a staff of consultants supporting the business units in overall labor relations, policy development and administration, workforce planning and investigations. • As Chief spokesperson, successfully negotiated freezing defined benefit plan, increased medical cost sharing and elimination of retiree medical insurance in major bargaining agreements. • As Manager labor and Employee Relations, directed a staff of consultants supporting the business unit in overall labor relations, policy development and administration, performance management, succession planning and workforce planning, as well as transitioning the organization to a new owner.
• Managed the Labor Relations function for a division consisting of 15 generating facilities (7 union, 8 nonunion) nationwide, approximately 1500 employees. • Labor Relations support for the Corporate HR function. • Chief spokesperson in labor contract negotiations. • Generalist responsibilities for various groups within the division.