Cases
Representative Matters: Served as chief negotiator
spokesperson for State of Rhode Isl
's labor negotiations with Rhode Isl
Council 94, AFSCME, the State of Rhode Isl
's largest collective bargaining representative, representing 12,000 State employees as well as the coalition of 17 other bargaining representatives representing other state employees. Successfully negotiated a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, which includes a new health insurance plan which will save the State approximately $14,000,000, as well as concessions on seniority rights used for promotions
for the first time language allowing for performance development plans.
Served as chief negotiator
spokesman for Construction Industries of Rhode Isl
('CIRI'), a multiemployer organization representing the major highway
road builders in the State of Rhode Isl
, in collective bargaining negotiations with Teamsters, Local Union No. 251. Led the successful negotiation of three new 3-year collective bargaining agreements covering CIRI's Heavy Highway Construction, Ready Mix Concrete
Attenuator agreements.
Represented the Rhode Isl
Department of Education
the Rhode Isl
Commissioner of Education in collective bargaining negotiations with the Providence Teachers' Union following the Commissioner of Education's takeover of the Providence Public School District. Served as chief negotiator
lead spokesman in the successful negotiation of a 3-year agreement which included numerous concessions aimed at improving teacher performance
improving student educational outcomes.
Successful completion of collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of the R.I. Convention Center with Rhode Isl
Laborers' District Council on behalf of Local Union 271, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 99
Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Local No. 51. All three contracts were negotiated over a short timeframe with minimal wage
benefit increases.
Successfully represented one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid, which provides gas
electric service to customers in Massachusetts, New York
Rhode Isl
in a grievance arbitration with United Steelworkers, Local 12431 in defense of the company's decision to terminate an employee for using an inappropriate racial epithet when referring to a co-worker.
Successfully defended a grievance arbitration on behalf of one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world which provides gas
electric service to customers in Massachusetts, New York
Rhode Isl
. The union representing a design engineer with 22 years of seniority who had been terminated for running an outside business from his company computer sought the employee's reinstatement, along with back pay
benefits. The arbitrator determined that the employee's termination was for just cause,
that the employee's termination, despite the lack of any prior discipline, was justified under the circumstances.
Represented a textile manufacturer in Massachusetts that was facing the possible shutdown of its operation due to economic circumstances. Bob developed a strategy for collective bargaining negotiations with the union
represented the employer as the chief spokesperson at the bargaining table. Collective bargaining negotiations were concluded without a work stoppage
the employer achieved its goals, including wage
benefit concessions
strengthening management's rights as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
Case Studies: AP&S Guides Centers Health Care to Enter Rhode Isl
Health Care Community
AP&S Provides an Assist to FC Stars in Developing a State-of-the-Art Sports Complex
AP&S Guides Clients Through Successful Development of the Largest Solar Energy Project in the Region
AP&S Helps Employer Resume Its Business, Secure Favorable Collective Bargaining Agreement
Eventually Become Union-Free
