Unions and Consolidation of Facilities: New How To Added

Author: Melissa Gonzalez Boyce, XpertHR Legal Editor

An employer may feel the need to consolidate two or more work facilities for various reasons, whether it be to cut costs, increase profits or reorganize the business structure. However, if a consolidation or merger of work facilities affects union employees, an employer may have other issues to consider, especially if it involves a reduction in force (RIF). For example, an employer may be required to notify the union before any employees are laid off or even negotiate the number of employees to be laid off. To assist an employer during this process, XpertHR has added How to Address Union Issues Arising from the Consolidation of Two or More Facilities.