When labor disputes occur, additional security measures and procedures may be necessary. At New England Nationwide Security, our experienced security officers can provide perimeter security and regulate access and egress at your facility. With appropriate advance planning, New England Security Protective Services Inc. can be prepared to deploy a large contingent of highly trained security officers as well as specialists trained in video surveillance, transportation, executive protection, and other critical security functions.

Through our investment in New England Security Group Strike Resources and our partners with industry leading labor dispute specialists within specific markets in which we operate we are able to offer an effective, solid security solution.

About New England Security Labor Strike Protective Services in Boston, Ma

New England Security Group is New England's and North America’s most trusted specialists in protecting personnel and property during strikes, labor disputes and other potentially dangerous workplace situations including workplace violence issues in Massachusetts, Ma. and Boston, Chicago, Miami, Hollywood, New York and more.

 Established nearly two decade’s ago and counting many of the world’s leading corporations among its clients, New England Security Group maintains a large, dedicated and highly-trained force of security force commanders and officers, off-duty police officers, retired police officers, military veterans qualified and trained to execute their duties Deployed anywhere in the country at virtually any level of strength within hours, a New England Security Team secures the situation with an unrivaled understanding of every aspect of physical, psychological and public image threats, and how to defend against them.

For information about our services, references and details about our agency that gives you an informative, actionable snapshot of your current security posture and risks, please contact:

New England Security Special Operations Team

 
 Managing to Survive a Modern Day Labor Dispute

 When your unionized company is the target of a strike or other form of labor dispute, your actions should be guided by two primary business objectives:

 * To negotiate a fair and workable agreement, that also protects 

    managerial prerogatives to control your workforce, and

           * To minimize immediate and longer-range economic damage

 By staying focused on these objectives, your management and security team will be less vulnerable to the legal, political and public relations tactics that have become potent weapons used by labor unions and protesting workers.

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 Supervisors who’ve never gone through a major labor dispute can be caught off guard when formerly friendly subordinates turn belligerent. Training should ingrain two points: (1) No matter what happens, don’t let your emotions get the best of you, and (2) don’t do anything to jeopardize future working relationships.

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The days when strikes involved angry mobs of hostile workers battling armed guards are rare in the present, thanks to labor law reform and social conditions, although they still have powerful political connections. In fact, the economic power of unions has diminished in recent years, as their membership has dropped to 15% of America’s workforce. But labor disputes still create tensions – on both sides – so management must be prepared to deal with volatile outbreaks. Be safe be prepared contact The New England Security Team today! info@newenglandsecurity.com or call us: 978-374-0110

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There are two kinds of picketing.

Orderly and peaceful informational picketing is intended to make the public aware of union grievances. It usually involves a relatively small number of reasonably well-behaved pickets, and is legally protected “free speech” in the absence of a “no strike” clause.

 Mass picketing has a very different purpose: to use sheer numbers to intimidate and otherwise discourage workers, truck drivers, customers and the general public from crossing the picket line. Such picketing may be legal, if orderly, peaceful and it does not block ingress and egress to the facility, but large crowds and strong emotions frequently lead to threats and violence, and thereby become illegal.

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 For the best protection against work disruptions, management must:

           * Create and maintain detailed contingency plans

           * Establish effective means of internal and public communications

             involving all effected parties, and

 * Prepare for the proper documentation of strikers, union officials    

   and others when they improperly interfere with company operations

   or engage in intimidation or outright attacks against people or

   property

The following recommendations along these lines apply not only to strikes but also to other potentially damaging situations, such as:

           -- Plant closings

          -- Workforce downsizing

          -- Union representation drives or boycotting of non-union operations

          -- Acts of coercion, violence and destruction by disturbed individuals

          -- Floods, fires and other events that jeopardize plant operations

          -- Generalized riots that may effect company facilities

          -- Terrorist threats and attacks

  Planning… Before Trouble Strikes

 Don’t let a disruptive labor dispute catch your company by surprise. Create and periodically reevaluate contingency plans that will carry you though whatever situation arises. It’s the only way to minimize damage to your company’s reputation and profits.