Labor Relations

NAGMA seeks to foster healthy labor relations built on mutual trust, communication and problem solving.  The resources provided are ones meant to educate contractors on their obligations, rights, and options in a way that supports a good labor-management relationship.  In addition, these materials aim to educate contractors on best practices for engaging with the union, benefit funds, and their workers.  

Association Updates

RESPONDING TO UNION INFORMATION REQUESTS
RESPONDING TO UNION INFORMATION REQUESTS

A practical guide to responding to an informational request from the union, including what documents generally need to be produced and when it’s best to consult legal counsel. Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2026


WHAT NAGMA CONTRACTORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY
WHAT NAGMA CONTRACTORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY

Withdrawal liability can be a significant business obligation when an employer leaves, reduces participation in, or changes operations involving a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan. It can also affect a sale, closure, restructuring, succession plan, bankruptcy strategy. This is an overview. Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2026


CONTRACTOR QUICK GUIDE - Jurisdictional Disputes
CONTRACTOR QUICK GUIDE - Jurisdictional Disputes

When jurisdictional disputes arise, contractors generally have two paths for getting resolution. This guide covers the main differences between those paths and when to use which one. Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2026


Grievance Do’s & Don’ts
Grievance Do’s & Don’ts

Even the best contractor will occasionally have to deal with the potential of a grievance. This article contains best practices for contractors in responding to situations which may lead to a grievance as well as formal greivances. Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2026