Represented large manufacturer of specialty paper products as lead negotiator with United Steelworkers for concessionary collective bargaining agreement for Company’s plant located in upstate N.Y. Obtained significant wage and benefit reductions, including elimination of costly retiree medical benefits and multi-employer pension plan and established second tier reduced wage scale. Negotiated to impasse with USW and implemented new contract terms. Successfully prevailed in defending company against all unfair labor practice charges filed with NLRB in connection with matter.