How Bargaining Works

In interest based bargaining if one side has an issue, something they perceive as a problem, then both sides agree to talk about it and try to come up with solutions. The heart of the process is meeting together to look at problems and to come up with solutions.

There are several ways an article could be opened:

• One side asks.
• Yearly discussion (usually summer) about salary and benefits, along with any other burning articles for review.

The Executive Board initiates the discussion with the Negotiations Team to prepare. The Team might survey members, complete budget research, or connect with our CTA rep.

When an article is opened, either side has the opportunity to share their story and then group comes up with possible solutions. The solution list generated does not become a "To Do" list. Either side of the table has the opportunity to respectfully decline from making a decision.