Julie A. Peters
14436 Limerick Lane
Somerset, Michigan 49233
juliepeters3@gmail.com
cell: 313-408-1919
Education:
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University of Michigan – Dearborn, School of Education
Teacher Certification Post Degree, (active student) program completion in May 2013, GPA 3.92
Dual Major in Language Arts and Learning Disabilities; Minor in ESL (endorsed in all three)
Member of Pi Lambda Theta; James B. Angell Scholar; University Honors award recipient
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Oakland University, School of Education and Human Resources
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development, May 2000, GPA 3.4
Specialization in Training and Development
Minor in Labor and Employment Studies
Additional coursework in Human Services specialization
Professional Experience:
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United States Steel Corporation - Great Lakes Works, Ecorse, MI
Labor Relations Staff Supervisor, 2006 – 2009 (mass layoff in 2009)
Interpreted and implemented the collective bargaining agreement for a major manufacturing corporation’s
represented workforce in the areas of Office and Technical; Hot Rolling/Cold Rolling; Railroad and Track
Maintenance; Maintenance & Services; Utilities; and Materials Management.
Investigated incidents and when appropriate, issued discipline.
Held preliminary hearings for disciplines subject to discharge.
Heard grievances in the 2nd Step of the grievance procedure and thereafter, determined outcome.
Prepared cases for arbitration by writing the 2nd Step Minutes: a summarization of the facts of the case, the
company’s position, and relevant language in similar arbitration awards.
Actively participated in contract negotiations and local issue settlements.
Trained management and bargaining unit employees on various aspects of the contract.
Assisted in productivity improvements, job combinations, and incentive programs.
Protested unemployment claims and represented the employer in unemployment hearings.
American Arbitration Association (AAA) – Southfield, MI
Employment Disputes Case Manager, 2000 – 2002
Managed complete caseload of Employment disputes for AAA’s Michigan regional office.
Composed letters to acknowledge receipt of correspondence, to apprise parties as to the status of their case, and to
confirm arrangements.
Provided clients with understanding of legal process by utilizing active listening skills and referencing AAA’s
Rules and Procedures.
Analyzed employer-promulgated plans and employment contracts/agreements to determine the proper filing and
financial obligations of each.
Tracked case data for quick referencing of applicable Rules.
Allocated and managed the billing/financial obligations.
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Detroit, MI
Labor Relations Intern, 1999 – 2000
Analyzed, categorized, and summarized legal opinions for a Legal Opinion Reference Manual that I developed for
AFSCME Council 25 staff in order to reduce legal opinion costs.
Created an extensive analysis and comparison of the language and benefits between the AFSCME Council 25’s
Employee Policy and Procedures Manual and the two internal bargaining unit contracts for inconsistencies. Based
on analysis findings, made recommendations for future negotiations and future internship projects.
Actively participated in contract negotiations between McLaren Health Care Corporation and AFSCME
Registered Nurses Local 875. Developed forms to track the progress of the negotiations. Performed a cost
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Julie A. Peters
14436 Limerick Lane
Somerset, Michigan 49233
juliepeters3@gmail.com
cell: 313-408-1919
analysis of the salaries for the bargaining process by analyzing the inequities in the pay grid of each classification
and preparing suggestions for the salary schedule.
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Oakland University, Ken Morris Center for the Study of Labor and Work – Rochester, MI
Labor Relations Intern, 1999 – 2000
Evaluated the Services for Older Citizens’ Minor Home Repair Program for the Grosse Pointe communities by
initiating contact with the Program Director, developing questionnaires for the clients, and analyzing the
feedback.
Attended an arbitration hearing between the County of Ingham and Capitol City Lodge, No. 141, Fraternal Order
of Police, summarized the evidence, and recommended my decision.
RWD Technologies, Inc. – Auburn Hills, MI
HR Assistant, 1997 – 1998
Assisted in the development of training material.
Coordinated the processing of payroll timesheets, invoices, and purchase orders.
Continuing Education:
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Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation: Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN), 2008;
M.A.S.T.E.R.S. Diversity and Inclusion Training, 2008;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce: Unemployment Compensation: Managing Costs & Exposures, 2008;
United States Steel: New Managers Program, 2007;
Michigan State University, School of Labor and Industrial Relations: Certified Labor Relations Professional,
2007;
Dale Carnegie Training, Dale Carnegie Course A-402, 2007;
Equal Employment Advisory Council: Writing Effective Position Statements, 2006;
John E. Reid and Associates: The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation, 2006.
Technical Summary:
Languages/Tools:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Outlook, Lotus Notes, Publisher, Internet
Databases:
MS Access
References/ Samples of Work:
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References available upon request.
Samples of HR/Labor Relations work available upon request.
Samples of Education work (PowerPoint presentations, multimedia presentations, and research papers):
https://ctools.umich.edu/osp-presentation-tool/viewPresentation.osp?id=1ABC913B7882DC23079EE4C93229C58E
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