Steve Weigand

Labor Relations Representative @ United Public Service Employees Union | Multiple Certifications

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Solutions-oriented professional with 25+ years of experience orchestrating labor relations and management. Skilled at negotiating wages, benefits plans, and other labor compensation items that benefit both employer and labor. Proven experience in conflict management and relationship management. Internal investigations and demonstrated expertise in conducting labor training and overseeing human resources for operations of varied scale and scope.

Experience

  • Labor Relations Representative at United Public Service Employees Union
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    As a labor relations representative, my main duties and responsibilities center around advocating for employees in the workplace. I am primarily responsible for contract negotiation engaging with management to collectively bargain for contracts and other work and safety-related employee functions. It is also my responsibility to enforce the collective bargaining agreement to ensure that management is maintaining and upholding its commitments. It is also my responsibility to keep up on all the latest changes to laws, rules, and regulations surrounding Labor Relations on both a state and federal level.

  • Labor Relations Negotiator at Global Medical Response
    Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Labor Relation Representative at UNITED PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION
    Mar 2015 - Feb 2021 · 6 yrs

    In my role at the United Public Service Employees Union, I was responsible for negotiating labor contracts and managing contract administration. I conducted steward training to enhance union representation and addressed grievances effectively. My efforts in preparing Collective Bargaining Agreements and tracking legislative changes contributed to a more equitable workplace.

  • Commissioner at Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
    Aug 2014 - Feb 2015 · 7 mos

  • Operations Manager at Iron Sword Enterprises, LLC
    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012 · 1 yr

    Company operations, human resources, fleet maintenance, information technology, labor relations, project management and safety officer.