Overview of our services…
ERS assists organisations design bargaining strategy and undertake collective bargaining with unions.
And in Detail…
Advice: We provide you with advice on your contractual and legal obligations, support to prepare for, engage and implement the outcomes from collective bargaining, from initiation through to implementation of a collective agreement.
Support: We specialise in supporting employers at any stage of the process, developing claims, evaluating union objectives, designing strategies and engaging in the bargaining process.
Strategy: We undertake an environmental analysis of your organisation, to take account of your unique circumstances when designing an effective strategy. We also consider the sector you operate in and the wider economic and political environment to ensure a well-considered, robust strategy is developed.
Training: We train and support your team to undertake bargaining or lead that process for you, working collaboratively with inhouse resources. We have undertaken multi union and employer bargaining, navigated strikes, lockouts and legal action resulting from bargaining. You will be in safe, experienced hands.
Context: Finally, as we undertake bargaining across all sectors in New Zealand including corporate, manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain & logistics, marine, central & local government, engaging with all main unions, we bring extensive knowledge of claims and settlements achieved to provide you with context to undertake your bargaining successfully.
ERS supports employers through every stage of the collective bargaining process, from planning and strategy through to negotiations and implementation.
We provide practical advice on legal and contractual obligations, help develop bargaining claims, assess union objectives, and support organisations to achieve clear, well-considered outcomes.
Our approach is tailored to your organisation, your workforce, and the sector you operate in. We look at your unique circumstances as well as the wider economic and political environment to help design a bargaining strategy that is practical, robust, and aligned with your goals.
We work with employers across a wide range of sectors in New Zealand, including corporate, manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain and logistics, marine, and central and local government. With experience engaging with major unions and supporting businesses through complex bargaining processes, including multi-union bargaining, strikes, lockouts, and legal action, ERS brings the knowledge and support needed to help you bargain with confidence.
