Labor Relations and Artificial Intelligence
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Session Type:
Convention Education
Location
MPW
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
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.
Jonathan Mandl
NECA
Jonathan Mandl is the Executive Director of Labor Relations at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Since joining NECA in 2017, Jonathan has held several key leadership roles across both chapter and national levels.
He began his career as a Staff Associate in the Eastern Region, supporting the New York City Chapter and multiple chapters throughout District I. He later joined the Central Ohio Chapter, first as Assistant Chapter Manager, and in 2020, was promoted to Chapter Manager, where he led the chapter for over three years.
In 2023, Jonathan returned to NECA National as a Field Representative for the Eastern Region, covering eight chapters across two states. He was appointed Director of Labor Relations in 2024 and promoted to his current role in 2025.
Jonathan brings years of experience in labor relations, chapter operations, and strategic labor-management cooperation, and regularly leads educational programs on labor relations across the country.