Ongoing Advisory
Consistent support for organizations that want ongoing access to labor relations, employee engagement, conflict-related guidance, and represented workforce support without hiring a full-time internal resource. North Star Labor Relations provides a trusted outside perspective for evolving workplace needs, day-to-day questions, union-related matters, and longer-term labor strategy, including bargaining and contract administration support.
Who Can Benefit
Organizations that want recurring support without adding full-time headcount
Clients with evolving workplace, labor, or communication concerns
Leadership teams that want regular access to a trusted advisor
Organizations navigating represented workforce issues over time
Ongoing Advisory May Include
The services outlined below are examples of how support may be provided. Each engagement can be tailored based on your organization’s needs, priorities, and the nature of the issue at hand.
Recurring Strategy and Advisory Calls
Ongoing access to scheduled strategy calls for labor relations guidance, union-related questions, evolving workplace concerns, and practical decision-making support.
Ongoing Union Advisement
Consistent support on union-related questions, labor-management dynamics, contract administration, and other represented workforce issues as they arise.
Bargaining and Negotiation Support
Ongoing advisory support related to bargaining preparation, negotiation strategy, proposal planning, issue identification, internal alignment, and labor-management considerations.
Leadership Guidance on Emerging Issues
Regular guidance for leaders navigating emerging employee relations, labor relations, represented workforce issues, communication concerns, and workplace dynamics.
Communication and Document Review
Review of workplace messaging, leadership communications, union-facing materials, draft documents, and other items that may benefit from a labor relations or employee relations lens.
Workplace Dynamics and Issue Spotting
Ongoing outside perspective to identify patterns, flag risks early, and help the organization respond thoughtfully before concerns escalate.
Priority Scheduling Access
Preferred scheduling for recurring clients who need timely support on evolving workplace matters
Monthly Strategy Call Package
A set number of recurring strategy calls each month to provide ongoing labor relations, union, and workplace advisory support.
Document and Messaging Review
Review of draft communications, union-facing messaging, and workplace documents with practical feedback and recommendations
Union Advisement
Ongoing support related to union relationships, represented workforce issues, labor-management communication, and contract-related questions.
Ongoing Bargaining Partcipation
Strategic support for leadership during the bargaining process, including preparation guidance, issue-based advisement, and participation support as needed.
Labor-Management Communication Guidance
Practical guidance for approaching communication with union representatives and represented employees in a more constructive and consistent way.
Customized Deliverables Available
Each engagement is different, and deliverables can be tailored to provide the type and level of support that best fits your organization.
Sample Deliverables
STRATEGIC GUIDANCE • TAILORED SUPPORT • CONFLICT RESOLUTION •CUSTOMIZED ENGAGEMENT •
Pricing & Engagement Structures
Retainer-Based Advisory
Retainer-based support is often the most effective structure for ongoing advisory, allowing for continuity, responsiveness, and a more consistent partnership. Engagements can also be tailored to fit the scope and rhythm that works best for your organization.
Whether you are working through a strained relationship, a communication breakdown, or a sensitive conversation that needs outside facilitation, support can be tailored to help your organization move forward more constructively. Request a free consultation to discuss your organization’s unique labor relations needs.