John Castella

John Castella is a Temporary Teaching Professional at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), where he has been affiliated since 2018. He teaches certificate program courses such as Collective Bargaining, Internal Organizing, and Building Effective Unions. With over 28 years of professional experience, Mr. Castella specializes in labor relations, negotiation strategies, and conflict resolution, particularly within union environments. He has extensive expertise in representing union members in disciplinary proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, and arbitration processes.

His areas of expertise include public sector union leadership, adult learning methodologies, and alternative dispute resolution techniques. He has contributed to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) through service on its National Council for two terms. His work emphasizes practical applications of labor law and organizational dynamics in both private and public sector contexts.