Discussion Post: Collective Bargaining
Read the Collective Bargaining case provided from Reeves (2006). Cases in Public Human Resource Management. Cengage.
Submission Instructions:
Answer the following questions:
• In this negotiation, it seems like it will be impossible for the two sides to be able to meet an agreement - as to do so will likely lead to one side loosing. This situation is not uncommon in Union-Management Negotiations. What should the negotiators do in order to to prepare for the negotiation and make sure that it is successful (defined as
• Provide at least 2 alternative plans (from what the two parties in the case want). You are to provide recommendations that create a compromise or collaboration where everyone being represented will be satisfied.
• Both parties' negotiators were given specific instructions and goals that they were to achieve; however, it is not realistic to expect either party to be able to achieve these orders. What consequences would you as the mayor for the city representative and as a union member to the union representatives have for your negotiators if they fail to follow orders. Hint: Think about concepts from your other classes.
• Why is it illegal for the fire fighters to strike? What could they do instead to protest during the negotiations?
• If an impasse is reached, what rights does the company have? How might the union try to thwart the impasse in this situation?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.