Collective Bargaining

It is a technique that has been adopted by union and management to reconcile their conflicting interests. It is called collective because the employees, as a group, select representatives to meet and discuss differences with the employer.

What is Collective Bargaining?

is a process of voluntary negotiation between employers and workers' organizations (generally trade unions) aimed at reaching agreements which regulate

working conditions.

What is the purpose of Collective

Bargaining?

compromising their conflicting interests. improving the labour- management relations and ensuring industrial harmony. It helps in easing out many minor differences and there are many instances in which even some major disputes are set to be settled without any work stoppage or outside intervention. It provides a climate for smooth progress. It ensures that managements do not take any unilateral decision. It develops a sense of responsibility and of self-respect among the workers and is a guarantee towards wage protection etc.

Characteristics

Two way process Agreement & Mutually settling it Continuous process Group Action Flexible Fluidity & ample scope for a compromise for a mutual give & take before the final agreement is reached Dynamic Not a Competitive process but a Complementary process It is an art, an advanced form of human relations. It is a device and a procedure used by wage earners to safeguard their interests

Who can enter into bargaining process ?

Teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, maintenance workers---even building administrators can enter into a collective bargaining agreement

Who serves on bargaining teams?

For the board: Superintendents designee, Supervisors, Principals from different levels,
professional negotiator

For the union: Teachers, bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, maintenance workers, paraprofessionals, union representative(s)

What are the most common issues negotiated?

Hiring, Discipline, Evaluation, Transfers, Discharge, Leaves, Working Conditions, Seniority, Dress Code, Planning Time AND

PAY!!!!!

Process of Bargaining

Process of Bargaining 1 Negotiation of agreement* Receiving points in disputes or matters to be settled * Start negotiation and try to arrive at an agreement * Justify their stands * Signed agreement become a contract

Implementation of Agreement
* Arrangement of implementation . * Attending complaints * Specify the modus operandi to resolve the disputes or problems in agreements.

Process of Bargaining

Renewal and revision of agreement *The agreement is renewed, revised, terminated * Management should consult informally for its revision * C.B. is a continuous process so agreement should be publicized, administered, followed up and revised if needed

Prerequisites for Collective Bargaining

1 Freedom of association to form union or organizations

2 Mutual trust, confidence, and respect for each other No unfair practices 3 Semblance of parity in the strength of both the parties. 4 Right of employers and employees to strike and lock out must be recognized subject to national interest. 5 Select representatives for observing proper rules of bargaining and avoid breakdown of dialogue. 6 The government should encourage collective bargaining by

conferring legitimacy and validity recognizing unions

Goals to be achieved through C.B

By Management Control of the organisation Control of hiring, promotion, discharge, layoff Lay down fair rates of wages and norms of working conditions Efficient operation of the plan Promote stability and prosperity of industry

By Workers

Economic goals: wages, hours of work, working conditions, fringe benefits Non-economic goals: Right to union, job satisfaction

Import Regulates the conditions of ance employment Solution to the problem of sickness of in industry C.B. Ensures old age pension benefits and other fringe benefits Reduces chances of conflicts Vehicle of industrial peace.

What happens when negotiations break down?

Impasse

1. Mediation (neutral party enters) 2. Fact-Finder (3rd party analyzes facts and offers solutions) 3. Arbitration (may be binding)

In Conclusion.

 Negotiations should be guided by good faith School Board should not negotiate items for which they have no control Teacher strikes that disrupt the educational process will not be supported in the courts Constitutionally protected rights should not be impaired by collective bargaining agreements