Union and management relations historically are based on mistrust, conflict of interest, and ingrained adversarial attitudes. Surmounting this history and building a strong foundation of trust are essential to achieving new levels of productivity and a competitive advantage.
Vanto's initiatives, tailored to specific union and management situations, bring about a dramatic shift in how people work together to fulfill organizational goals. When people can see themselves as an integral, vital part of an organization's future, they are able to step outside their separate, often adversarial roles and experience themselves as part of a team.
"During the work Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) did with Vanto (formerly LEBD), we tore down a lot of the old traditional barriers between union and management, the stuff that kept us from achieving the company's goals.”
"The cost of producing megawatts has so far dropped 18%. Our grievances dropped more than 50%. The incentive program we developed is probably paying the largest incentive payouts in the country for utility workers. Instead of a very difficult and untrusting environment, there is a new attitude and new level of productivity that reap benefits for the company and the workers."
President
United Steel Workers of America, Local 12775