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LORRI A. HAYES

Mont Vernon

Summary

Dynamic and seasoned Labor Relations professional with a 30-year track record representing both management and labor. Proven expertise in all facets of the collective bargaining process, including negotiation, policy development, and contract administration. Exceptional leader with a history of building high-performing teams, resolving complex employee relations issues, and implementing effective training and performance management programs.

Experienced organizational leader prepared for this role with expertise in advocacy, program management, and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and communication. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven with commitment to advancing organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

UniServ Director

NEA – New Hampshire
01.2007 - Current
  • Lead negotiator and administrator for 28 local collective bargaining agreements, including strategy, research, and implementation.
  • Spearhead the development and execution of programs to serve teachers and support staff in the Southern Region of NH.
  • Represented the Association on matters before the Public Employee Labor Relations Board, including hearings, brief preparation, and pleadings.
  • Advocated for NEA-New Hampshire before the NH state legislature and proposed new legislative initiatives to improve public schools.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Successfully championed state legislation regarding employee wage payments and an Air Quality in Schools Legislative Committee.
  • Achieved the largest single-year membership increase in one region by creating new recruitment programs.
  • Organized several new bargaining units, expanding representation and collective power.
  • Successfully negotiated multiple collective bargaining agreements annually, consistently securing favorable terms.

Contract and Field Operations Administrator

State Employees Association of NH, S.E.I.U
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Served as chief negotiator for the State of NH contract, supervising and assisting a team of negotiators.
  • Directed contract implementation of the State of New Hampshire Health Plan.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Successfully negotiated a new Collective Bargaining Agreement after four years of evergreen status.
  • Negotiated the first-ever collective bargaining agreement for the State of New Hampshire Court System.

Labor Relations Staff Representative

National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Successfully represented the Union in administrative forums including arbitration, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Labor Relations Specialist

Federal Communications Commission
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Conducted training for Supervisors and Managers on disciplinary and employee relations matters.

Labor Relations Specialist

District of Columbia Government
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Successfully negotiated both a compensation and non-compensation collective bargaining agreement in just three days.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Towson University
Towson, MD

Skills

  • Collective Bargaining & Negotiation
  • Employee & Labor Relations
  • Grievance & Arbitration
  • Policy Development
  • Training & Leadership
  • Public Employee Law & Regulations
  • Strategic Planning & Advocacy

Timeline

UniServ Director

NEA – New Hampshire
01.2007 - Current

Contract and Field Operations Administrator

State Employees Association of NH, S.E.I.U
01.2003 - 01.2006

Labor Relations Staff Representative

National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO
01.1999 - 01.2003

Labor Relations Specialist

Federal Communications Commission
01.1997 - 01.1999

Labor Relations Specialist

District of Columbia Government
01.1993 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Towson University

Juris Doctor -

Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America

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