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Labor Interruptions

In order to effectively combat the threat of a strike, you need to evaluate your existing program in light of a much more structured and confrontation environment. Regardless of the nature of your business, making the decision to continue operations during a strike call for proactive rather than reactive strategy. You have to be willing to adopt a position of intelligent strength.

A precise evaluation of your operation is necessary. Glanz & Associates has the experience to assist you in analyzing your:

  • Personnel requirements
  • Production Programs
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Physical Security
  • Delivery Systems
  • Communications

Once analyzed, the key to continued operation is preparation. Labor interruption management involves establishing a contingency plan, a strategy designed to support your decisions. Most negotiations go until the eleventh hour and there is usually very little warning prior to a strike. It is vital to be ready, regardless of the outcome. Considerations must include:

  • Replacement Workers
  • Alternate Transportation
  • Documentation Systems
  • Law Enforcement Liaison
  • Management Training
  • Uniformed Security

One of the toughest decisions to make is the contracting of a uniformed security company to provide protection for your people and property. Because of the nature of a strike environment, the liability factors are extremely high. There are really only a few companies nationwide that are capable are of handling a strike professionally and one may be better in a given situation that another. Nurses require a different approach than steelworkers. Glanz & Associates understands the environment, the players, their strengths and weaknesses and can assist you in choosing the company that will be best for your operation.