Neutral Labor

Arbitrator & Mediator

Over 40 years of manufacturing industry experience with over 30 years in Human Resources, labor relations, bargaining, & arbitration

Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineer

Reliable Labor Arbitrator in Houston, Texas

Hi, I am Michael Brock, a neutral labor arbitrator and mediator located in Houston, Texas. I established Arbitration/Mediation, LLC, in Texas in 2019.  Prior to this, I worked for over 40 years in DuPont’s chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry sectors. My over 30 years of experience in HR, labor relations, bargaining, and arbitrations have enabled me to see situations from the perspectives of both Union and Management and to  make logical and fair evaluations of labor relations issues. 

Highest Level of HR Certification

I have achieved the highest levels of HR certification from the HR Certification Institute, SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources), and the Society for Human Resource Management, SHRM-SCP (Retired) (Senior Certified Professional).

Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineer

DuPont Experience

As Primary Bargainer for DuPont’s LaPorte, Texas chemical plant for 7 years with an International Union (ICWUC-UFCW, International Chemical Workers Union Council of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union), I built strong working relationships with Union leaders, achieved mutually beneficial solutions to bargaining issues, and participated in a number of arbitrations over a wide range of labor relations topics.