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Big Ticket Labor Bargaining Seminar in Chicago
Collective Bargaining Strategies and Minimizing Withdrawal Liability
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
PRE-REGISTRATION
Prior to finalizing the logistics for our Chicago Briefing on July 24, 2024, we need to know how many people are planning to attend. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the form below and you will be contacted with registration information.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Conn Maciel Carey LLP's Big Ticket Labor Bargaining Seminar in Chicago is an in-person program conducted by the attorneys in CMC's national Labor • Employment Practice Group to update employers on important developments involving recent rulings and enforcement related to collective bargaining, discuss key considerations for employers participating in multiemployer plans, and provide strategies for minimizing withdrawal liability.
Learn How to Navigate "Big Ticket" Collective Bargaining Negotiation Issues
To help improve your understanding of the bargaining process, join our Labor and Employment attorneys as they cover the "nuts and bolts" of collective bargaining, including best practices in union negotiations, insight on how to effectively prepare for bargaining, and tips for utilizing appropriate tactics and techniques to reach a solid agreement incorporating the company's desired outcome. Participants in this program will also be equipped to effectively prepare for and successfully execute bargaining strategies to maximize efficiency in their next contract negotiations.
In addition, employers participating in multiemployer pension plans will be provided with an in-depth examination of "big ticket" items and trends in pension withdrawal liability. This session will help employers understand the nature and potentially devastating pitfalls of withdrawal liability, discuss unique strategies to shield your business assets from a substantial withdrawal liability payment (often involving many millions of dollars) and maximize savings. Finally, they will learn how to assess and deal with potential withdrawal liability exposure in the short and long term.
Event Logistics and Continuing Education
This complimentary event will consist of the agenda outlined below including networking, live presentations, and open forums to collaborate with the CMC team and your fellow attendees.
Continental breakfast, lunch, and program materials will be included with registration.
This program will be submitted for recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). We will also submit the program for Illinois CLE credits.
WORKING AGENDA
9:30 a.m. PDT
Continental Breakfast/Networking
10:00 a.m. PDT
Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations
This session will focus on strategies for success in your company's next union contract negotiations. Specifically, you will learn about key methods to effectively prepare for bargaining, how employers can address wages and other important conditions of employment to maximize efficiency and savings in their next contract, and appropriate tactics and techniques to reach a solid agreement incorporating the company’s desired changes.
11:00 a.m. PDT
Break
11:15 a.m. PDT
Avoiding, Minimizing and Fighting Withdrawal Liability
This session will help unionized employers understand and analyze what is often the most critical challenge facing their business – multiemployer pension withdrawal liability. It will also equip companies participating in multiemployer plans with the tools to proactively handle withdrawal liability through collective bargaining. Participants in this session will learn about significant court cases and arbitration decisions, the latest developments in litigating withdrawal liability assessments, and strategies to analyze, respond, defend, and, ultimately, minimize withdrawal liability claims.
12:15 p.m. PDT
Lunch and Q&A/Open Forum
This casual lunchtime session will offer the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have with the Conn Maciel Carey team and collaborate with your fellow attendees.
1:15 p.m. PDT
Closing Remarks
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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Employers Participating in Multiemployer Plans
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In-House Counsel
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Labor Counsel
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Labor Relations Personnel
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Human Resources Professionals
THE CMC TEAM
Kara M. Maciel
Chair
CMC's Labor • Employment Practice Group
