(JURISDICTION) (LABOR) Philadelphia Regional Update – Geographic Jurisdictional Changes - All Contractors with Signatory Obligations to the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters - Philadelphia and or Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council – Pittsburgh

Gregory Management & Consulting Services has received numerous client inquiries regarding the January 8, 2014 letter from the Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council, Pittsburgh and the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, Philadelphia detailing a market consolidation across three regional councils and multiple states throughout the entire Mid-Atlantic region. This consolidation impacts signatory contractors in Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.

While market consolidations have not been commonplace in this region, they have occurred throughout the United States more frequently over the last several years.  In many cases, they take place in an attempt to consolidate territories and areas of operation while maximizing the limited resources and effectiveness of a regional council.  In some cases, employers realize efficiencies in operations as a result of the expansion.

You are urged to contact Wayne Gregory at Gregory Management & Consulting Services (GMCS) today to discuss how these changes could impact your organization and operations.  Having successfully resolved hundreds of matters related to area collective bargaining agreements and contractors throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan and Lehigh Valley regions, GMCS is your single, recognized, educated, experienced and reliable source for labor & industry relation’s support. 

Every organization is unique and your obligations and liabilities may change based on your existing operational models, area of operation, structure and signatory obligations as a result of these recent changes.  Your liabilities and obligations may have changed and, in some cases, the implications may be severe. 

We remain committed to this industry’s contractors and the proper administration of its many collective bargaining agreements throughout the region.  Labor and Industry Relations is a highly specialized field that requires years of education, direct experience and a sincere belief that a collaborative nature and trusted, industry relationships matter.  GMCS possesses all of these skills and is recognized throughout the industry for Knowledge, Trust, Integrity and an unwavering commitment to Serve the Industry.

GMCS provides a comprehensive umbrella of protection and support to the region’s many contractors and facility owners.  This is accomplished through having an in-depth understanding of the region’s many collective bargaining agreements, current labor leadership and an established national network of industry professionals and stakeholders.  Additionally, GMCS relies on a comprehensive in-house library of regional & national collective bargaining agreements and a detailed knowledge base documenting 100’s of regional labor disputes, implemented resolutions and industry trends.  GMCS is continually working to protect its clients by providing accurate and timely information to resolve any project or contractual dispute.  One jurisdictional claim could cost your organization 100’s of thousands of dollars, one illegal work stoppage could cost your project days of lost productivity, forced placement of non-productive personnel could result in excessive payroll and benefits.  GMCS provides multiple tiers of contracted service products and hourly rates that will fit any budgetary and administrative requirement to help your organization stay focused on its mission and on budget.   With contracted services starting as low as $170.00 a month, GMCS has contracted labor & industry relations solutions that meet most any organization’s needs.

From Association Management & Executive Leadership services, Owner Representation, Government Affairs and Labor & Industry Relations, let GMCS provide your association or organization with a better solution.  You may respond directly to this e-mail or go to www.gregorymcs.com for more information on GMCS contracted services and support.  Trust, experience and relationships matter, GMCS’s success was built on that foundation. Trust the recognized Labor and Industry Relations’ professional in the Philadelphia region since 2006, Wayne Gregory of GMCS.  Contact Wayne Gregory via e-mail at wegregory@gregorymcs.com for a follow-up consultation.