Joseph Hannon To Present Labor Relations Seminar For The New Jersey State League Of Municipalities

Firm Partner Joseph M. Hannon, Esq. will present a seminar entitled, "Labor Relations - What You Need To Know" at the orientation for newly elected, re-elected or experienced municipal officials program, hosted by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference on January 25.

This annual NJLM program is fast paced and designed to quickly bring officials up-to-date on important municipal issues. The newly elected officials will get a thorough overview of their major areas of responsibility, key contact at the State level, and important sources of information and assistance. Reelected and experienced officials will receive valuable up-to-date reference materials that will guide them to the answers they seek. They will also get the latest information on the most important municipal issues–all while meeting their newly elected peers and the League Staff. The Luncheon is an integral part of the orientation and designed as an opportunity to informally discuss experiences and share ideas with experienced Local Officials.

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About The Attorney

Mr. Hannon concentrates on traditional labor law on behalf of public and private sector clients, including municipal clients in a broad range of labor-related areas such as collective negotiations with law enforcement and civilian units as well as entities in interest arbitration proceedings. Mr. Hannon regularly appears before the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) on issues such as unfair practice charges and representation petitions.

Mr. Hannon’s extensive labor experience includes handling arbitrations on behalf of management in the public and private sectors. He advises clients on a wide variety of grievances, including terminations, disciplinary proceedings, contract interpretations, wage and hour matters, seniority and bumping rights and employee leave issues.

He serves as labor counsel to municipalities throughout New Jersey. He handles numerous collective negotiation agreements with public sector clients including counties, municipalities, school boards and municipal authorities, often successfully achieving concessions in wages, health benefits and working hours.