Collective Bargaining

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Collective Bargaining
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What is Collective Bargaining?
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When districts agree to negotiate with only one
agent
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What is the purpose of Collective Bargaining?
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To improve working conditions, pay, etc.
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What groups bargain?
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Teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals,
secretaries, custodians, maintenance
workers----even building administrators can enter
into a collective bargaining agreement
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Who serves on bargaining teams?
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For the board Superintendents designee,
Supervisors, Principals from different levels,
professional negotiator
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For the union Teachers, bus drivers,
secretaries, custodians, maintenance workers,
paraprofessionals, union representative(s)
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What are the most common issues negotiated?
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Hiring, Discipline, Evaluation, Transfers,
Discharge, Leaves, Working Conditions, Seniority,
Dress Code, Planning Time AND
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PAY!!!!!
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What happens when negotiations break down?
Impasse
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• Mediation (neutral party enters)
• Fact-Finder (3rd party analyzes facts and offers
  solutions)
• Arbitration (may be binding)

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In Conclusion.
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• 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

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Collective Bargaining
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