Covering Unions, Strikes, or Workforce Change?

Talk to an expert in high-stakes negotiations and workforce strategy.

Perspective

If you're reporting on labor dynamics, you need more than commentary. You need the perspective of someone who’s worked at the highest levels to turn standoffs into solutions.

30+ Years Expertise

Tom Posey brings 30+ years of firsthand experience leading labor negotiations, training over 5,000 professionals, and advising Fortune 100 executives. He’s not just a strategist. He’s a seasoned facilitator who knows how high-stakes labor decisions get made.

Win-Win Mindset

What sets Tom apart is his belief that negotiations aren’t zero-sum. They're an opportunity to build strong, performance-focused partnerships. His work challenges the “win-at-all-costs” mindset, offering a more strategic, sustainable view of labor-management dynamics.

“Winning at all costs is a recipe for failure. I help leaders find the real win: shared outcomes that last.”

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Tom is the co-author of Negotiating High Performance-Focused Partnerships and a go-to advisor for companies navigating union activity, strikes, and organizational change. He also coaches senior leaders through high-pressure moments – offering clarity, momentum, and a path forward.

Whether you're on deadline or working on a deeper feature, Tom brings grounded insight that makes labor stories more accurate, compelling, and clear.

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Available for Comment, Trend Analysis, and Background Briefings On:

  • Labor disputes, strikes, and contract negotiations.

  • Union activity and shifting employer-employee dynamics.

  • Sustainable, performance-based partnership strategies.

  • Leadership challenges and helping burned-out executives regain momentum.

  • Operational and workforce planning during times of disruption.

Why Tom Posey’s Perspective Matters

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Negotiation expert with 30+ years of experience at some of the most complex, high-stakes tables in the U.S.

Co-author of Negotiating High Performance-Focused Partnerships, a research-backed playbook for win-win labor agreements.

Co-developed a leading labor-management program that has equipped 5,000+ professionals with real-world negotiation skills.

Former VP of People & Development for a biopharma company during a critical COVID-19 workforce expansion.

Respected voice on labor trends, union strategy, organizational change, and executive leadership.

Let’s Connect.
Let’s talk about how Tom can contribute to your reporting.