Assignment: Collective Bargaining
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 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?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.