Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

  • Established in 1902
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Labor Relations

Foster Swift attorneys have extensive experience in the representation of public and private employers in a wide range of labor relations and employment issues. We have been involved in labor relations matters affecting public employees since the adoption of the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act in 1965.

Through the years, Foster Swift attorneys have developed a unique ability to advocate on behalf of our public and private employer clients, while maintaining a reasoned perspective on labor relations.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The negotiation of dozens of collective bargaining agreements with bargaining units representing police and fire units, supervisory employees, clerical/technical employees, and public works employees, as well as the bargaining of individual contracts with non-union employees
     
  • The successful representation of public sector clients in Act 312 (police and fire arbitration) proceedings and in numerous grievance arbitrations involving issues of employee discipline and contract interpretation
     
  • The adoption and administration of Police or Firefighter civil service ordinances
     
  • The handling of Veterans Preference Act hearings
     
  • The representation of public clients in matters before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission involving both representation questions and unfair labor practice allegations

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Assisted Clients with Large Scale Reductions in Force

Negotiated Labor Agreement

Successfully Negotiated Labor Contracts

Complex Closure of Business Operations

Settlement of OSHA Case: Fatality

Unfair Labor Practice Defense

Prevailed in Various Union Arbitrations Within Nursing Homes

Successful Litigation in Public Utility Lawsuit

Client Defense in Alleged Sex and Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Success in Breach of Contract Claim

Assisted Client in Termination of High Ranking Executive

Successfully Went "Undercover" to Make Case More Effective

Assisted Client in Decertification Election

Successfully Negotiated Project Labor Agreement for MGM Grand Casino

Client Defense in Alleged Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Stereotyping Lawsuit

Federal District Court Bench Trial: Corporate Officers Found Liable for Withdrawal from Multi-Employer Benefit Fund

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4.7/5.0 (225 reviews)

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  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Oliva by a Partner on 07/27/14 in Administrative Agency Practice

    I've known Mike for almost 40 years. He's a first-rate lawyer and a first-rate individual.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Oliva by a Sole Practitioner on 07/19/14 in Business Law

    An absolutely excellent attorney.

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