About Us
The Labor Relations Connection prides itself in working closely with parties to assure a high level of service at a reduced cost. Since 1984, we have been offering parties a more personalized, efficient and cost-effective service for the administration of arbitration,
fact-finding and interest arbitration cases.
It is noteworthy to mention that Jan Teehan, the founder and principal of The Labor Relations Connection, has a total of 32 years of administering
labor-management grievance arbitrations.
Parties especially appreciate the fact that The Labor Relations Connection is able and willing to customize the process to meet their specific needs.
It is important to note that arbitrators available through other agencies are available through The Labor Relations Connection as well. Every effort is made to offer parties the services of arbitrator's with whom they are familiar and prefer to hear their cases.
Her vast experience provides parties with unparalleled stability, continuity and efficiency that parties need and deserve.
Due to our continued growth, in June of 2010, The Labor Relations Connection welcomed Cecile Murphy to our staff. Cecile's valuable assistance as office manager has enabled us to continue to welcome new business while maintaining our high standards of service.
Testimonials
"The Labor Relations Connection has consistently provided our organization with outstanding customer service and very timely Arbitration scheduling.
I would absolutely recommend The Labor Relations Connection for your Arbitration related needs."
BAJB, Hyannis, MA
"Jan Teehan's ability to schedule cases quickly and efficiently, to be responsive to questions or issues that arise and her hard working demeanor all contribute to The Labor Relations Connection as an outstanding choice as a case administrator for arbitration, mediation and fact-finding matters."
Jeffrey W. Kasle, St. Peter & Kasle, Providence, RI
"I have worked with The Labor Relations Connection for more than 20 years as part of an active practice representing employers in labor union grievance arbitrations. The service that is provided is prompt, careful and cost-effective. The continuity that Jan Teehan brings to her clients is of great value; she knows the preferences of particular unions and employers and their respective counsel, and is able to provide particularized service that best meets the parties mutual needs and preferences. Her flexibility further enables the parties to hand-craft the processes that they mutually prefer"
DM, Boston, MA
"The Labor Relations Connection is a breath of fresh air in the world of labor relations. They are professional, personal, efficient, and dedicated to providing great services. We would not go anywhere else."
Karen Bachus, Rhode Island Alliance of Social Service Employees, SEIU. L. 580
"Jan's ability to move parties quickly through the selection process, her flexibility to develop a customized service, her accessibility and superior communication skills, assure parties that they will receive the highest caliber of service. Jan's ability to move quickly and efficiently through the arbitration process, her superior communication skills and availability outside of conventional office hours has proven to be a great benefit. I can recommend The Labor Relations Connection without reservation."
Gerard P. Cobleigh, Esq., Cobleigh & Giacobbe. Cranston, RI
"Our firm represents many school districts in Rhode Island. We have had the opportunity to utilize the services of The Labor Relations Connection on several occasions. We find them to be very organized, efficient, flexible and responsive to our needs. Their service and response time is superior to larger arbitration organizations and they offer the same arbitrators. We routinely recommend that The Labor Relations Connection be included in collective bargaining agreements."
Ben Scungio, Esq., Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister. Providence, RI
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