UnionNavigator Pro

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Metric	Value
Name	UnionNavigator Pro
Tagline	AI-assisted, human-reviewed rule-source governance platform for complex labor compliance environments. [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026]
Headquarters	Long Beach, CA [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026]
Founded	2025 [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026]
Business Model	SaaS
Industry	RegTech / LegalTech
Technology	Enterprise Software
Geography	North America
Growth Profile	Venture Scale
Founding Team	Solo Founder (Linda Chan)

Links

• Website: https://www.unionnavigatorpro.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unionnavigator-pro

Executive Summary

UnionNavigator Pro is an early-stage startup applying an infrastructure-as-code approach to ensuring compliance for unionized workforces across multiple jurisdictions. Founded in March 2025 by Linda Chan, the company aims to translate the dense, fragmented text of collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and wage regulations into structured, auditable logic that sits upstream of existing payroll and HR systems [LinkedIn company page, retrieved 2026]. This 'Compliance-as-Code' positioning targets industries like construction, energy, and manufacturing where regulatory complexity and audit risk are acute [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026].

The founding team is led by Chan, supported by advisor Tomasz Boinski, who brings a fintech and regulatory technology perspective [Linda Chan LinkedIn, retrieved 2026]. As of mid-2026, the company has not publicly disclosed any funding rounds, named customers, or specific pricing, placing it in a pre-traction, concept-validation phase.

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Core product claims and team composition are confirmed via primary sources; funding, traction, and market sizing are not publicly available.

How the Company Got Here

UnionNavigator Pro was founded in March 2025 by Linda Chan as a solo founder, operating from Long Beach, California [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026]. The company's formation is tied to Chan's focus on applying systems thinking to labor and regulatory complexity [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026].

Key operational milestones include the addition of Tomasz Boinski as an Advisor in January 2026, bringing consulting and technology leadership experience [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026] [RocketReach, retrieved 2026]. The company also gained membership in the Orange County Startup Council [OC Startup Council, retrieved 2026]. In 2026, founder Linda Chan was a speaker at the SHRM TECH Conference & Expo [Facebook post by Advantage Club AI, retrieved 2026].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Key dates and roles are confirmed via LinkedIn and company sources; membership and speaking engagement are from single, non-primary sources.

Product and Technology

UnionNavigator Pro describes itself as a rule-source governance platform designed to translate complex labor laws, union agreements, and wage-and-hour regulations into structured, auditable compliance logic [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026]. This 'Compliance-as-Code' positioning is central to its pitch [Linda Chan LinkedIn, retrieved 2026]. The platform's goal is to help employers operationalize union and labor compliance upstream of payroll runs [OC Startup Council, retrieved 2026].

Functionally, the system ingests fragmented legal and contractual documents to produce executable rules for downstream payroll, HRIS, or ERP systems [Linda Chan LinkedIn, retrieved 2026]. The company focuses on industries with high labor complexity, such as construction, infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026]. A use case cited on its homepage describes enabling a 'cross-divisional forensic review across 5-9 states with 80% union coverage' [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026].

AI-assisted extraction

AI may be used selectively to assist with extraction, organization, comparison, and workflow acceleration, but governing logic remains source-linked, auditable, deterministic where appropriate, and subject to human/professional review. UNP does not provide legal advice or replace qualified professional judgment. [Author note, Sep 2026]

Integration posture

The platform does not replace existing payroll, HRIS, or ERP systems [LinkedIn company description, retrieved 2026].

Target workflow

The product is marketed to operationalize compliance 'before payroll runs' [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Product claims are consistent across the company's website and founder's LinkedIn, but technical implementation details and independent user validation are not publicly available.

Where the Demand Sits

The market for compliance technology targeting unionized workforces is gaining definition as regulatory complexity and labor activity increase. UnionNavigator Pro's target market includes construction, infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026]. According to Grand View Research, the global HR compliance software market size was valued at $6.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.5% from 2024 to 2030 [Grand View Research, 2024].

Demand drivers include regulatory fragmentation and a 35% increase in union representation petitions filed in fiscal year 2023 compared to the prior year [NLRB, 2023].

Market Segment	Size / Growth Reference	Source
HR Compliance Software (Analogous)	$6.9B (2023), 10.5% CAGR (2024-2030)	Grand View Research, 2024
Union Activity (Demand Driver)	35% increase in NLRB union petitions (FY23)	NLRB, 2023

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Market sizing is based on an analogous, broader sector report. The union activity driver is confirmed by a federal agency.

Competitive Landscape

UnionNavigator Pro positions itself as an infrastructure layer upstream of existing tools. Competition is segmented by customer type and problem scope.

Company	Positioning	Stage / Funding	Notable Differentiator
UnionNavigator Pro	AI-assisted, human-reviewed rule-source governance platform for complex labor compliance environments.	Early-stage (founded 2025)	“Compliance-as-Code” infrastructure; does not replace existing HR/payroll systems.

Direct competitors like UnionHub, Union Impact, UnionWare, UnionActive Support, and WeRise primarily serve labor unions [Union Impact Software, retrieved 2026] [UnionWare, retrieved 2026]. Continuity serves business continuity [SourceForge, retrieved 2026]. UnionNavigator Pro’s target is the employer side, creating a distinct battleground.

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Competitor identification and basic positioning are confirmed by multiple public sources; competitive differentiation and market scenarios are analyst inference based on public company claims.

Opportunity

The headline opportunity is to become the default compliance intelligence layer for unionized contractors in critical infrastructure. The company's positioning as infrastructure, not a point solution, is the key to this outcome. By translating fragmented union agreements and labor laws into executable logic upstream of payroll, it addresses a specific, high-stakes pain point for employers in construction, energy, and manufacturing [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026].

Scenario	What happens	Catalyst	Why it's plausible
The General Contractor Mandate	UnionNavigator Pro becomes a required compliance platform for prime contractors managing large, multi-union infrastructure projects.	A major national contractor adopts the platform and mandates its use across all subcontractors to de-risk its own compliance audit.	The product's focus on "cross-divisional forensic review across 5-9 states" directly mirrors the operational reality of these projects [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026].
The Payroll/HRIS Partnership	The company's logic engine becomes an embedded, white-labeled module within leading enterprise payroll and workforce management platforms.	A strategic partnership or API integration with a major player like ADP, Workday, or Procore for construction.	The company's public messaging consistently emphasizes it does not replace existing systems [LinkedIn company description, retrieved 2026].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Opportunity analysis is based on company positioning and market structure; specific catalysts and comparables are cited where available.

Sources

1. [UnionNavigator Pro website, retrieved 2026] UnionNavigator Pro - AI-Powered Union Contract Management | https://www.unionnavigatorpro.com/
2. [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026] UnionNavigator Pro | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/unionnavigator-pro
3. [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026] Linda Chan | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindakchan
4. [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026] Tomasz Boinski | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaszboinski
5. [OC Startup Council, retrieved 2026] New OCSC Startup Company Member: UnionNavigator Pro | https://ocstartupcouncil.org/oc-startups-news/new-ocsc-startup-company-member-unionnavigator-pro
6. [RocketReach, retrieved 2026] RocketReach profile for Tomasz Boinski | https://rocketreach.co/tomasz-boinski-email_1115050
7. [Facebook post by Advantage Club AI, retrieved 2026] Join us at SHRM TECH Conference & Expo 2026 | https://www.facebook.com/advantageclubai/posts/join-us-at-shrm-tech-conference-expo-2026-for-a-keynote-address-fireside-chat-th/1390137916467812/
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11. [Grand View Research, 2024] HR Compliance Software Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report | https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/hr-compliance-software-market-report
12. [NLRB, 2023] NLRB Releases Annual Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2023 | https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/nlrb-releases-annual-performance-and-accountability-report-for-fiscal-year
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