In the United States the measurement of a successful management organization is an environment with effective direct communication with employees which requires no union. This can be achieved by knowing key issues that lead employees to seek outside representation. When issues are known, programs and communications can be developed to assist in ways to address each issue. Our strategies include vulnerability assessments, "Change" management communications and several supervisory training programs.

In almost every employee or labor relations initiative, the key to success is securing the effective support of the front line management team. Well-trained supervisors not only need to understand the importance of a well managed work environment that should require no union, but also the fundamentals required to do so.  Our training provides management with the skills, tools and coaching necessary to be successful. Where appropriate, we utilize professionally produced videos and training aids, which have proven effective, or produce products tailored to the workforce.

Supervisory training includes:

• The National Labor Relations Act
• Specific union awareness training
• Card signing mitigation
• Effective communication and advocacy strategies
• Relevant case studies
• Questions and answers about campaign
• Business Literacy

Effective communication strategy must integrate organizational objectives with labor relations strategies.  Strategic plans developed by The Burke Group recognize the need to be both flexible and responsive to internal and external audiences.  The Burke Group understands the importance of actively managing the organization’s image during a labor relations campaign.

INTRANET technology needs to be used as an enhancement to our successful techniques in order to reach the younger “user friendly” generation. 

When employees feel vulnerable because of business actions – mergers/acquisitions, downsizing, etc., they become susceptible to the promises of the unions to “protect” them. Management can also be ineffective when they do not understand the business climate and do not have the communications skills critical to preserving effective employee relations.  The Burke Group’s years of experience have shown that providing both the management team and the workforce with quality, reliable information is one of the best techniques for success.

In almost every employee or labor/labour relations initiative, the key to success is securing the effective support of the front line management team. Well-trained supervisors not only need to understand the importance of a well managed work environment that should require no union, but also the fundamentals required to do so. Our training provides management with the skills, tools and coaching necessary to be successful. Where appropriate, we utilize professionally produced videos and training aids, which have proven effective, or we produce products tailored to the workforce.

Supervisory training will include the following content:

• The National Labor Relations Act
• Specific Union Awareness Training
• Card Signing Mitigation
• Effective Communication and Advocacy Strategies
• Relevant Case Studies
• Questions and Answers About the Campaign
• Business Literacy