bargaining committee selection and characteristics

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Organizational ActivitiesGetting Ready

Collective

Bargaining

+Bargaining Committee

Responsibilities of Committee Identify contract weakness Convert findings into specific proposals Establish priorities Develop arguments to support proposals Anticipate proposals objections and formulate responses Collect financial information

+ Committee Selection (Union)

Selection method determined by union bylaws Election or appointment

General Composition Know the needs of membership Understand workplace problems Possess bargaining skills and experience

+Individual Characteristics

Good Leadership Characteristics Excellent communication skills Resourcefulness Willingness to delegate tasks Ability to make decisions

+Committee Composition

Committee Size

Committee Chairperson

Chief Spokesperson

Secretary

Legal Counsel (optional)

+Interunion and Community Activities Negotiation outcomes may impact bargaining elsewhere

Regular contact with other unions is essential

Contact through Labor Councils and Coalitions

Attending other union meetings

Publish news in Labor Periodicals and Newspapers

Work with religious, civic and fraternal groups

Service on local government boards, councils, committees

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