Labor Relations and Artificial Intelligence

Description

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping labor negotiations. This session will explore practical ways to leverage AI tools for gathering and analyzing wage data, drafting or refining contract language, and supporting Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) strategies. Learn how advanced AI applications can enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and strengthen negotiation outcomes.

Speakers

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  Ian Andrews

  NECA

  Ian Andrews is the Executive Director of Field and Industrial Labor Relations based in Madison, Wisconsin. Ian has also served as NECA’s Executive Director of the Midwestern Region, a Field Representative in the Midwestern Region, Assistant Manager of the Illinois Chapter, and NEBF Coordinator for the Illinois Chapter.

  Ian has been involved in numerous industry facets including being a Trustee of the Electrical Training ALLIANCE, secretary of NECA’s Workforce Development Task Force, Functionary and a panel member on the Council on Industrial Relations (CIR), a founding member of NECA’s DEI&B Task Force, and revitalized NECA’s peer group efforts for contractor members and association executives. Ian has a passion for uniting people and fostering collaboration for the betterment of NECA members and the electrical contracting industry.

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  Jonathan Mandl

  NECA

  As Director, Labor Relations at NECA, Jonathan Mandl is a passionate advocate for building strong partnerships within the electrical construction industry. A skilled mediator and leader, Jonathan most recently served as a Field Representative for the Eastern Region of NECA where he helped cultivate valuable industry relationships amongst the Chapters he served with their local union counterparts. Prior to that, Jonathan served as the Chapter Manager for the Central Ohio Chapter, NECA, where he steered the chapter’s direction and managed member services while acting as lead negotiator for more than 30 signatory electrical contractor members.