Welcome to C. Richard Barnes and Associates, L.L.C.

C. Richard Barnes and Associates, LLC bring with it a wealth of labor relations experience, obtained both nationally and internationally, in a wide range of public and private sector industries. As the 14th Director and Deputy Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, C. Richard Barnes was involved in many of the most complex and high profile labor disputes in this nation’s recent history. His second presidential appointment to the National Partnership Council was in direct recognition of his commitment and expertise in developing and implementing positive workplace change initiatives. Drawing upon the unique wealth of expertise and experience of its principals and consultants, C. Richard Barnes and Associates, LLC offers tailored solutions to your organization's labor relations needs, whether that be improving union management relations; providing strategic collective bargaining advice, representation or training; or providing specific dispute resolution services, including dispute resolution system design. If you need to move your organization's labor relations from the practices and mindsets of the 20th Century, C. Richard Barnes and Associates, LLC can assist you by providing strategic vision, practical skill sets and representation.