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Labor Relations and Crisis Communication Strategies for 2026

Overview


Employers face unique opportunities and challenges in navigating union activity, collective bargaining, and workforce change. Protecting brand and operations requires strong stakeholder engagement and practical legal compliance.

McDermott Will & Schulte cohosted a webinar with FTI Consulting exploring the current state of labor relations and practical strategies for effective labor and crisis communications.

Discussion topics included:

  • The current legal and regulatory landscape affecting union activity, collective bargaining, and National Labor Relations Board enforcement
  • Best practices for proactive labor communications, including multi-stakeholder engagement and crisis response strategies
  • Legal compliance considerations for labor communications, including privilege, confidentiality, and message framing
  • Case studies from union organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, work stoppages, and labor actions

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Speakers


Tom Becker – Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Keeley Hanlon – Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Brent McGoldrick – Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

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