https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/teaching-negotiation-daily/labor-relations-negotiating-collective-bargaining-agreements/ the bargaining process: The interviewed was retired Assistant City Manager Kathy Johnson. Who are the stakeholders? DPW Clerks, Union negotiator, City of Worcester Negotiating team(HR, Legal, City Managers Office) What issues divide them or have divided them in the past? Proper work attire, paid time off (Sick time, personal time, holiday pay) Can be seen in the attached documents. How do they approach the bargaining process? Integrative approach. Previous experience in HR championing better benefits for city workers has help in gaining trust with union leaders and workers. What or who influences their position? City counsel, Budget, Strategic goals The Unions with local bargaining agreements are Local 170 Teamsters, Local 490 NAGE, Local 495 NAGE, Local 504 IBPO Police Officials, Local 911 NEPBA Police Officers, and Local 1009 IAFF. The interview this week gave me some perspective into the collective bargaining environment. Overall, across the various unions the theme is health care costs, wages with regards to inflation and staffing levels. The citys position revolves around budgeting constraints. The process of the annual budget will see winners and losers from the various unions. Proposals such as changes on employment procedures in accordance with proposed laws and regulations are often less contentious. However, Local 170 Teamsters Represents DPW Clerical workers.
