Pepple & Waggoner has been helping boards of education be successful in bargaining with their employee unions for over 30 years. That unmatched experience pays dividends in the form of negotiated agreements that ensure: (1) management rights are protected or improved; (2) the school district maintains or improves financial stability; and (3) the district is in a better position at the end of the process.

This is why boards of education throughout Ohio have trusted Pepple & Waggoner to guide them through difficult negotiations when budgets are tight and community pressure is high. Conversely, when a board’s finances are stable, our attorneys are experienced at finding fair outcomes that protect the district’s financial future. No matter the circumstance, our attorneys can effectively represent your district’s interests to achieve the bargaining outcome you need.

If your district’s employee unions are represented by professionals, the board of education should be represented too. Our experience can also be put to work to provide you with effective behind-the-scenes and away-from-the-table representation when you and the union choose to negotiate without professionals at the table. Therefore, whether it is preparing for negotiations, drafting initial proposals, providing guidance on negotiations strategy, or leading the board’s bargaining team, our experienced attorneys are here to help.

Contact us today to learn more about how Pepple & Waggoner can help your district achieve its collective bargaining goals.

Services

Contractual and data analysis to prepare for bargaining
At-the-table bargaining
Providing away-from-the-table assistance
Strike preparation
Media relations