#18: Don't Get Punitive: Navigating the Boundaries of the Labor Management Committee

#18: Don't Get Punitive: Navigating the Boundaries of the Labor Management Committee

Author: NECA Podcast Network April 1, 2025 Duration: 28:01
In this episode of the Labored Thoughts Podcast, Ryan Courtney welcomes back Jef Fagan, NECA's Senior Vice President of Labor Relations and Risk Management, for an in-depth discussion on the risks of punitive damages within labor management process. They explore the limits of collective bargaining agreements, emphasizing the importance of sticking to make-whole remedies and avoiding punitive actions that could undermine the integrity of the labor management process. Jef shares his legal exper...

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20: The Bayou Blueprint and NECA Board of Governors Explained [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Martin from the North Louisiana Chapter and Martin West from Twin City Electric and deep dive into the collaborative Louisiana "Apprentice of the Year" annual Competition. We also…
#19: Meet the New Executive Director for District 10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
In this episode, the Labor Relations team welcomes NECA's first ever Executive Director for District 10, Robbie Foxen. Listen in and get to know more about his extensive career history in the Outside Line world as well a…
#17: Behind the Acronyms: NEBF, NEAP, and NEIB [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:26
In this episode of the Labored Thoughts Podcast, Ryan Courtney sits down with Darrin Golden and Lauren Loughran, key leaders from the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF), to discuss the inner workings of one of the e…
#16: Labor, Policy, and Politics: What You Need to Know Right Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:32
In this special episode of Labored Thoughts, host Ryan Courtney is joined by NECA’s top policy and labor experts—Marco Giamberardino, Senior Vice-President of Government and Public Affairs, James Payne, Director of Gover…
#14: What I Wish I Knew…When I Was New [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:35
Whether you're just entering the industry, starting a job with a contractor or chapter, or have decades of experience under your belt, this episode has valuable insights for you. Our guests emphasize one crucial takeaway…
13: AI in Labor Relations: Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:32
In this engaging episode of Labored Thoughts, host Ryan Courtney, along with guests Ian Andrews and Jonathan Mandl, delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on labor relations and daily produ…
#12: You're Hired [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:02
In this episode of Labored Thoughts, host Ryan Courtney and guest James “Jef” Fagan delve into the complexities of the hiring process, focusing on the critical distinction between applicants and employees. They explore t…
#11: We're Back! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:30
Welcome back to the Labored Thoughts podcast! We're excited to introduce the NECA Labor Relations Team. Join us to learn how this dynamic team collaborates to tackle challenges, create engaging content, and drive positiv…
#10 The NEBF says what about Per Diems?!?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
Today I am joined by Kevin Tighe and Larry Bradley to discuss how the NEBF and NEAP consider per diems. Because no road trip is complete without a few detours, we find our way into discussing much more about the NEBF and…