Business Agent
Current
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 727
Dec 2013 - Present
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727
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Business Agent
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Manhattan, Illinois, United States
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Michael Degard is listed as Business Agent at International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727, based in Manhattan, Illinois, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Degard.
Michael Degard previously worked as Contract Administrator at International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 705 and Business Agent at International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 705. Michael Degard holds B/A, Business from Depaul University.
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About Michael Degard
Contract administrator, who has successfully negotiated multiple collective bargaining agreements as the lead spokesperson in the public and private sectors; has proficiently handled grievances, dealt with the National Labor Relations Board, interpreted contract language, mediated conflicts, adjusted disputes among employees and between employees and management, chaired labor-management committees, utilized alternative dispute resolution; and has educated employees, committees, and the general public through the use of meetings and public presentations. Organized trained, directed, and supervised new groups, committees, and stewards; managed finances, records and files of an area central body of the AFL-CIO, a local charity, and a satellite office.Specialties: NegotiationsConflict ResolutionLeadershipDecision MakingCorporate CampaignsPersuasionEmployment LawStrategic PlanningPresentationsCommunicationsTraining Management
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International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 727
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Contract Administrator
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 705
As the second largest Teamster Local in the nation, Teamsters Local 705 represents approximately twenty thousand workers in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.Lead negotiator who has successfully bargained more than 30 contracts in the public and private sectors while preserving labor peace. Chaired multiple grievance hearing panels on a monthly basis. Supervised and instructed business agents regarding grievances, arbitrations, and Labor Board issues.
Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Business Agent
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 705
Labor representative who services approximately 400 members at multiple different accounts in the public and private sectors, at varied locations -- including a major retail distribution center. Servicing includes: Visitation of the membership at the work locations, handled all levels of grievances up to arbitration, continually researched corporations and staged corporate campaigns, filing of Unfair Labor Practices with the National Labor Relations Board, contract preparation, and strike coordination. Managed, led, trained, and educated stewards and members by conducting classes and having individual meetings.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2012
Secretary/Treasurer
Kankakee Federation Of Labor
The Secretary/Treasurer controls the finances of the organization, all the committees that are a part thereof, and file all the required financial and business filings with the State of Illinois, State AFL-CIO, and National AFL-CIO. Further responsibilities include being the treasurer of KFL - Community Services Inc., and co-chairing the political action committee.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
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Michael Degard education
B/A, Business
Education record
George Meany National Labor College
Education record
Labor Arbitration Institute
Contract Negotiations
Teamster Leadership Academy
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What company does Michael Degard work for?
Michael Degard works for International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727.
What is Michael Degard's role at International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727?
Michael Degard is listed as Business Agent at International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727.
Where is Michael Degard based?
Michael Degard is based in Manhattan, Illinois, United States while working with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 727.
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Michael Degard has worked for International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 727, International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Local 705, and Kankakee Federation Of Labor.
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Michael Degard holds B/A, Business from Depaul University.
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