Labor Council Benefits
Membership Controlled + Membership Driven
Members vote and decide on costs, benefits, programs and have direct Input into OUR Labor Council
Labor Representation
Experienced Staff Representatives that have the training and experience to handle any issue your lodge faces
Labor Attorneys – One of the premier Labor Firms in the Nation
Civil Attorneys – Access to experts in Worker’s Comp and Civil Litigation at substantial savings
Other Benefits
Covers ALL costs for Grievances, Contracts, Appeals, and Labor Issues.
Proven Track record of Success for our members – Since 2012 we have maintained a 95% win/loss ratio on grievances
Endorsed and Supported by The State and National Lodges
Continuous communications of current case decisions/awards/legal issues for Labor Council member units utilizing various media.
Cost Benefits
Average Projected Costs:
Grievance Arbitration/Unfair Labor Practice Charge:
Attorney’s Fees average – 20-25 hours (prep; one day of hearing; post-hearing brief) — $5,000
Arbitrator Fees – 2-3 days at $1,000 – $2,000 per day — $2,000 – $6,000
Transcripts and other costs — $1,000 – Roughly $200-$300 a day
Total — $7,000 – $12,000.00
Interest Arbitration:
Attorney’s Fees average – 60-80 hours (prep; hearing(s); post-hearing brief) — $15,000 – $20,000
Arbitrator Fees – $10,000 split between the parties — $5,000
Expert Fees (Forensic Acct) – $8,500 + $375/ an hour for testimony
Benefit Comparison – $500 (approximate)
Transcription – $1000 – Roughly $200-$300 a Day
Total — $25,000 to $60,000
OUR MEMBERS COSTS:
$34.00 PER MEMBER PER MONTH
Or about 1.13 a DAY!
Grievances – Covered COMPLETELY by member dues.
Contracts – Covered COMPLETELY by member dues
Unfair Labor Practices – Covered COMPLETELY by member dues
