Specifications include, but are not limited to: Union contract negotiation, grievances, arbitration, and consultation: Approximately ½ of the Society’s workforce is represented by the International Teamsters Local 727, roughly 170 full-time employees, plus temporary, seasonal employees in the occupations of Zookeepers, Groundskeepers, Craftsmen, Custodians and hourly Patrol Officers. The current collective bargaining agreement expires December 31, 2020. Services may be needed in this area for contract interpretation and application to particular situations, counsel on particular employment matters involving bargaining unit employees, review of contemplated disciplinary or termination situations, representation for arbitration cases and serving as first chair to represent management for contract negotiations, among others. Services may be needed with respect to potential disciplinary or termination situations or other employment situations to mitigate risk and/or assure compliance with applicable laws. Employment disputes: EEOC or other charges filed against the Chicago Zoological Society.