Move Straight Forward.

The Ahrens Group brings the knowledge, experience and expertise to level the playing field between unions and small and mid-sized employers. Our partnership gives employers the Freedom to operate with full flexibility within a unionized context.

Market Mismatch

Unions have ready access to all labour relations related resources either in-house or externally. Small and medium-sized employers have Ahrens Group

OUR SERVICES

The Ahrens Group provides the full spectrum of labour relations services to comprehensively support our Partners.  All of our services perfectly align to ensure your success every step of the way.

Negotiations
Essential Services
Workplace Investigation
Disciplinary Measures
Grievance Process
Arbitration
Education

Structured upon the negotiation of a clear and legally-sound Collective Agreement, the Ahrens Group is available at all times to provide Employers labour relations support.  We ensure Workplace Investigation and Employee Discipline are conducted to the highest standards; assist your organization throughout the grievance procedure; and negotiate a binding Settlement Agreement or present the grievance at Arbitration, as required.

From negotiating your Collective Agreement to supporting your managers and human resource professionals, the Ahrens Group will professionally manage all of your labour relations needs.

 

TESTIMONIALS

Joe’s ability to see the “big picture” in bargaining prevents problems down the road. With his experience and understanding of the operational side of a Collective Agreement, he is able to anticipate and resolve issues before they affect workplace relationships.

Pemme Cunliffe,
Employer Labour Relations Consultant

Joe’s strong communications and leadership in collective agreements, investigations, handling discipline and negotiation preparation provide Human Resources support through all levels of our business. I would highly recommend Joe Ahrens for your small/medium business needs.

Charlotte McFadden,
CEO Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, Edmonton

Joe knows how to build solid, lasting relationships with management and unions.  Joe does his homework.  His counsel and advice is honest and forthright and he builds capacity in the management team to improve how it manages its most important resource – people.

Réal Cloutier, Past President and CEO,
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

We Build Relationships

A positive business relationship, based on honesty and integrity, creates a strong platform for a smoothly running workplace.

WHO WE ARE

Joe Ahrens, President

With a degree in Labour Relations from the University of Manitoba, and certification in all levels of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Joe Ahrens has practiced labour relations in virtually every employment sector federally, provincially and municipally throughout much of Canada. He has practiced labour relations in the private, public and government-related sectors, with particular emphasis in the health care sector.

For forty years Joe has honed his skills in every aspect of labour relations while specializing in negotiations, arbitration, and essential services. Joe has successfully practiced in the healthcare, retail, industrial, and professional sectors. Joe has managed a large national team of negotiators, researchers, compensation analysts, classification officers, and pension and benefit advisors. He has also managed and practiced labour relations services throughout Manitoba,Saskatchewan, Alberta, the NWT & Yukon Territories. _

Win-Win.

Some say the best deal is the one the other can’t say ‘no’ to. We disagree. The optimal deal is the one both Parties are equally committed to.

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Move Straight Forward.

The Ahrens Group brings the knowledge, experience and expertise to level the playing field between unions and small and mid-sized employers. Our partnership gives employers the Freedom to operate with full flexibility within a unionized context.

Market Mismatch

Unions have ready access to all labour relations related resources either in-house or externally. Small and medium-sized employers have Ahrens Group

Our services

The Ahrens Group provides the full spectrum of labour relations services to comprehensively support our Partners.  All of our services perfectly align to ensure your success every step of the way.

Negotiations
Essential Services
Workplace Investigation
Disciplinary Measures
Grievance Process
Arbitration
Education

Structured upon the negotiation of a clear and legally-sound Collective Agreement, the Ahrens Group is available at all times to provide Employers labour relations support.  We ensure Workplace Investigation and Employee Discipline are conducted to the highest standards; assist your organization throughout the grievance procedure; and negotiate a binding Settlement Agreement or present the grievance at Arbitration, as required.

From negotiating your Collective Agreement to supporting your managers and human resource professionals, the Ahrens Group will professionally manage all of your labour relations needs.

TESTIMONIALS

Joe’s ability to see the “big picture” in bargaining prevents problems down the road. With his experience and understanding of the operational side of a Collective Agreement, he is able to anticipate and resolve issues before they affect workplace relationships.

Pemme Cunliffe,
Employer Labour Relations Consultant

Joe’s strong communications and leadership in collective agreements, investigations, handling discipline and negotiation preparation provide Human Resources support through all levels of our business. I would highly recommend Joe Ahrens for your small/medium business needs.

Charlotte McFadden, CEO
Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, Edmonton

Joe knows how to build solid, lasting relationships with management and unions.  Joe does his homework.  His counsel and advice is honest and forthright and he builds capacity in the management team to improve how it manages its most important resource – people.

Réal Cloutier, Past President and CEO,
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

We Build Relationships

A positive business relationship, based on honesty and integrity, creates a strong platform for a smoothly running workplace.

WHO WE ARE

Joe Ahrens

With a degree in Labour Relations from the University of Manitoba, and certification in all levels of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Joe Ahrens has practiced labour relations in virtually every employment sector federally, provincially and municipally throughout much of Canada. He has practiced labour relations in the private, public and government-related sectors, with particular emphasis in the health care sector.

For forty years Joe has honed his skills in every aspect of labour relations while specializing in negotiations, arbitration, and essential services. Joe has successfully practiced in the healthcare, retail, industrial, and professional sectors. Joe has managed a large national team of negotiators, researchers, compensation analysts, classification officers, and pension and benefit advisors. He has also managed and practiced labour relations services throughout Manitoba,Saskatchewan, Alberta, the NWT & Yukon Territories. _

Win-Win.

Some say the best deal is the one the other can’t say ‘no’ to. We disagree. The optimal deal is the one both Parties are equally committed to.

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