Summer/Fall 2013

Now that there is an unquestioned, fully-seated NLRB with distinct pro-labor leanings, we expect to see more aggressive union activity and tactics, as demonstrated by the recent attacks on the fast food industry. Rick and Cliff are joined by Randy Stevenson, of Baird Holm, to discuss the 2013 summer wind-down and to predict near-future changes in the labor movement.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond
Randy Stevenson

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The Do’s and Don’ts

What are the risks, and advantages, involved when introducing a temporary or contractor service to your business operations?

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond
Jonathan H. Schwartz Read More “Joint Employers Status”

What’s Your Weakest Link?

Today, we’ll be exploring the healthcare industry and their vulnerability to union attacks.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

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With recent mass shootings in the media, the spotlight is once again focusing on violence in the workplace. Now is the time for a change in workplace culture.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

Read More “Getting a Grip on Workplace Violence in 2018”

Join Permanent Solutions Labor Consultants’ President & CEO, Rick Torres; Senior Labor Attorney with Nemeth Law, Cliff Hammond; and Permanent Solutions Labor Consultants’ Executive Vice President, Bob Carroll, as they discuss the progression of the unions’ attempts to organize fast food workers acrossAmerica with their $15 campaign. This movement aims far beyond the fastfood industry and is part of a much larger plan for big labor. Our panel of experts also reviews the pro-labor NLRB and other government agencies that are paving the way for increased organizing activities.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

Read More “Fast Food, the NLRB and More”

On this episode of, Ricardo Torres and Bob Carroll are joined by James Reid of Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. to explore the unions’ latest high-profile target: the fast food industry.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
James M. Reid, IV

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Federal Government Hands Labor a Steak on a Silver Platter

The current Presidential administration has a longstanding reputation of being pro-union, but over the past year, they have made a strong push to overturn 50 years of labor law and turning the tables against employers by giving labor unions a tremendous advantage during representation campaigns. They have also shown signs that they intend to keep up their “good work” throughout this administration’s remaining months.

Ricardo Torres,
Clifford L. Hammond
Bob Carroll
Kellen T. Myers

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& Remaining Union-Free

What does diversity have to do being union-free? True diversity is about much more than obvious characteristics such as race and gender. Unions know this, and take advantage of what actually motivates employees to drive a wedge between workers and management.

Ricardo Torres,
Reynaldo Velazquez
Bob Carroll

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Fall/Winter 2013

Permanent Solutions Labor Consultants recently handled one of Michigan’s first Quickie Elections. It was an educational experience as, despite how prepared we were for the campaign, the Board (NLRB) still managed to throw several curve balls our way.

Ricardo Torres,
Clifford L. Hammond
Bob Carroll

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Fall/Winter 2013

Managers and supervisors often make critical mistakes before, during,and after union campaigns and union activity that violate the National Labor Relations Act. These mistakes not only lead to costly litigation, but also tend to lead to decreased levels of morale and productivity. Fortunately, these mistakes also serve as lessons that others may learn from.

Doug Grima Senior Consultant – PSLC
Jeffrey T. Harrison
Dale L. Deitchler
Bob Carroll

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