Author: Phillip Wilson

5 Brutal Mistakes That Turn Contract Negotiations Into $200K+ Disasters

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Dec 2, 2025 | Bargaining/Negotiations, Fractional HR, Fractional Labor Relations, Fractional LR, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, Legal, Unionized Company

Here’s the uncomfortable reality: Contract negotiations are where mid-market companies hemorrhage money through rookie mistakes that cost $50,000 to $500,000 in downstream consequences.

7 Sneaky Ways “Advice Anxiety” Is Bleeding Your Company Dry

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Nov 25, 2025 | Fractional HR, Fractional Labor Relations, Fractional LR, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, News, Trending

You know that hesitation, right? The one where you need expert guidance about a labor relations issue—or a legal question, an IT decision, a financial matter—but you pause before reaching out because you’re already doing the math.

“Is this question worth $600? What about $800? How am I going to explain this bill to the CFO?”

AI Is Changing the Workplace, Unions Are Responding

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Nov 18, 2025 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Bargaining/Negotiations, ChatGPT, Culture, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Leadership, News, Tech - Media, Union Leaders, Unionized Company

As these tools expand, unions are rapidly shaping their own public positions on AI, algorithmic management, and worker data rights.

Q3 2025 LRICS NLRB Petitions/Elections Report: Fewer Campaigns, Smarter Tactics, Shifting Risks

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Oct 20, 2025 | IBT, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, LRI RightNow, News, NLRB, SEIU, Trending, Union Organizing, Union Research, Unions

Union activity cooled in Q3 2025 — and that’s not necessarily bad news for employers.

The new LRI RightNow Petitions and Elections Review shows petition and election volume declined year-over-year, marking a slowdown from 2024’s peak levels.