Posts by Michael Freeman
The value of listening in negotiations
Labor Relations Report The following is excerpted from a story by Alex Nicoll, a reporter at businessinsider.com. The story focuses on how underutilized suburban corporate campuses are being revitalized as…
Read MoreThe ins and outs of serving as State Delegate
Labor Relations Report Being elected the State Delegate of your PBA Local is an honor and a privilege that should be cherished by those fortunate enough to be selected to…
Read More‘Me-too’ Negotiating
Labor Relations Report I’ve often referred to the “16g criteria” that arbitrators must consider when creating an interest arbitration award. These are nine specific criteria outlined in N.J.S.A. 34:13A-16g. Section…
Read MoreA 400-level class in contract negotiations
Labor Relations Report In 1997, the city and Summit Local 55 were two full years into contract negotiations. At that time, I was invited into the room and told to…
Read MorePlaygrounds that pay tribute
Labor Relations Report On March 29, the Angel’s Army teamed up with Joey’s Little Angels in Hamilton to build a playground in honor of Joey Angiolino, who died of a…
Read MoreA perspective from the other side of the table
Labor Relations Report As the year comes to an end, it’s usually appropriate to review what transpired in 2022 to track our progress and get a better idea of where…
Read MoreRecognize our strength in numbers
Labor Relations Report My favorite month of the year has arrived. It’s not because the New York Jets were tied for first place (as of Sept. 5), but because it…
Read MoreThe taxpayers of Bergenfield deserve better
Labor Relations Report In September 2020, NJSPBA President Pat Colligan was asked to intervene in Bergenfield’s contract negotiations to get it “back on track and resolve this long dispute.” Surprisingly,…
Read MoreReviewing violations of Employer-Employee Relations Act in Newark
Labor Relations Report The Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) held that the City of Newark violated subsections 5.4a(5) and (1) of the New Jersey Employer–Employee Relations Act, N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1 et…
Read MoreThe crucial role of grievance committees
Labor Relations Report Collective negotiations agreements (CNAs) exist to increase the general efficiency of the police department, to maintain the existing harmonious relationship between the police department and its employees…
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