Developing Proposals

Bargaining AgendaCreating List of Proposals

Setting Priorities

Setting Parameters

Developing Arguments

Membership InterestsEncourage member expression

Needs Problems priorities

Membership Forums

Traditional union meetings

Special meetings: gather views

Small group meetings

Negotiation Survey (see example in lesson block)

One-on-one meetings

Contract ReviewNeeds for improvement

Review grievances/arbitration

Employer policy effects

Collect Information Essential unit employee facts

Health benefits (active and retirees)

Pensions/Profit Sharing/401k

Employer’s Financial Informaton

Request for InformationRequest Necessary and relevant

In writing

Legal right to information

Usually requires repeated requests

Refusal to provide: Unfair Labor Practice

See example request letter p.35 Ex 2.2 textbook