The Collective Bargaining Process
LBS 290
Applied Collective Bargaining
Course Work
Question:
Summarize three (3) topics covered during the semester and discuss the issues.
To complete this paper the topics chosen are: The Collective Bargaining Process: Preparation, Strategies and Tactics
The Collective Bargaining Process: Preparation, Strategies and Tactics
Introduction
Collective bargaining can be defined as a process where workers’ representative and management’s representative meet and treat at the bargaining table to determine the arrangement of the working relationship between an employer and employees in the workplace (Salamon, 2000; Leap, 1995). This involves setting the terms and condition of employment, putting systems in place to settled any conflict that may arise and determining employees’ contribution to organizing the daily work activities. The end product is a negotiated collective agreement or employment contract that sets the terms and provisions under which the workers are employed, usually for a period of not less than three (3) or more than five (5) years.
Preparation
Leap (1995) identifies four (4) stages of the contract negotiation process which occur between management and labour: (1) preparation for negotiation; (2) the initial proposal; (3) primary bargaining and; (4) eleventh hour bargaining and (5) post settlement issues.
(1) Preparation for Negotiation
The preparation stage occurs prior to the parties formally meeting to negotiate. It is the most important and longest part of the entire process which should begin long in advance of the expiration date for the existing contract. It can take between a few weeks to over a year to be completed depending on how difficult, controversial or simple the situation. According to the veteran negotiator Fritz Ihrig, 90 percent of what is accomplished at the bargaining table depends on the level of preparation.
Leap acknowledges the importance of experience but stresses that careful and thorough preparation
Applied Collective Bargaining
Course Work
Question:
Summarize three (3) topics covered during the semester and discuss the issues.
To complete this paper the topics chosen are: The Collective Bargaining Process: Preparation, Strategies and Tactics
The Collective Bargaining Process: Preparation, Strategies and Tactics
Introduction
Collective bargaining can be defined as a process where workers’ representative and management’s representative meet and treat at the bargaining table to determine the arrangement of the working relationship between an employer and employees in the workplace (Salamon, 2000; Leap, 1995). This involves setting the terms and condition of employment, putting systems in place to settled any conflict that may arise and determining employees’ contribution to organizing the daily work activities. The end product is a negotiated collective agreement or employment contract that sets the terms and provisions under which the workers are employed, usually for a period of not less than three (3) or more than five (5) years.
Preparation
Leap (1995) identifies four (4) stages of the contract negotiation process which occur between management and labour: (1) preparation for negotiation; (2) the initial proposal; (3) primary bargaining and; (4) eleventh hour bargaining and (5) post settlement issues.
(1) Preparation for Negotiation
The preparation stage occurs prior to the parties formally meeting to negotiate. It is the most important and longest part of the entire process which should begin long in advance of the expiration date for the existing contract. It can take between a few weeks to over a year to be completed depending on how difficult, controversial or simple the situation. According to the veteran negotiator Fritz Ihrig, 90 percent of what is accomplished at the bargaining table depends on the level of preparation.
Leap acknowledges the importance of experience but stresses that careful and thorough preparation