Bob Sikkel advised on traditional labor law and employment matters for more than 40 years. Committed to being responsive and diligent when it comes to problem-solving, Bob continually sought to understand what each client wants to achieve and then aligned himself with those goals and objectives when providing legal counsel.
Bob’s experience included the representation of employers throughout the country on the wide range of labor law issues that arise in a unionized work environment. He represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and other similar agencies, as well as provided advice during union organizing efforts and representation elections. In addition, he negotiated collective bargaining agreements, handled unfair labor practice charges and arbitrated claims under collective bargaining agreements. Bob’s experience included extensive work in the healthcare industry representing hospitals and medical centers and other healthcare entities in collective bargaining, labor arbitration, and other labor and employment law issues.
Credentials
Education
- Hope College, B.A., cum laude
- Indiana University-Bloomington, J.D., summa cum laude, articles editor of Indiana Law Journal
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan