Bargaining and Labor Negotiations in Tough Economic Tim

WelcomePaul Q. Goyette, Goyette & Associates, Inc. : 

WelcomePaul Q. Goyette, Goyette & Associates, Inc. Bargaining in Tough Economic Times

Assessment and Preparation : 

Assessment and Preparation Identify the influence of external and internal influences Public perception Pension reform Government contraction/downsizing GASB liabilities

Assessment and Preparation : 

Assessment and Preparation Determine economic status of the agency This may require a professional audit

Assessment and Preparation : 

Assessment and Preparation Membership input and education As the Board of Directors you have a fiduciary duty to your membership, G&A can help you decipher what that entails.

Assessment and Preparation : 

Assessment and Preparation Review contract for grievance and disciplinary issues Examine layoff language for organizational contraction Your MOU sets the standard for how you function as an entity. G&A can help clarify and interpret your MOU pertaining to how to best handle disciplinary matters, layoffs and organizational structure.

Assessment and Preparation : 

Assessment and Preparation Make public information request 1% number Demographic information Other information as relevant to your proposals

Anticipate Employer Demands : 

Anticipate Employer Demands Evaluate employer long-term liabilities Pension cost Retiree medical Accruals

Anticipate Employer Demands : 

Anticipate Employer Demands Calculate cost of current contract

Anticipate Employer Demands : 

Anticipate Employer Demands Identify potential concession requests

Determine Member Goals and Objectives : 

Determine Member Goals and Objectives Poll membership for contract improvements Improve job security Eliminate language ambiguity Protect current compensation package

Determine Member Goals and Objectives : 

Determine Member Goals and Objectives Concession mitigation Temporary concessions Furloughs COLA deferments Temporary pick-ups of pensions and medical costs

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Pension reform New hires

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Cost sharing Health insurance Employee pension contributions

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Salary resetting

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Downsizing Early Retirement Incentives Voluntary Separation Programs

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Furloughs Mandatory vs. voluntary Payroll deduction smoothing

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Deferments/Suspensions Pay differentials Scheduled increases Miscellaneous stipends

Trends and Concessions : 

Trends and Concessions Forfeitures Holidays Administrative days Vacation accrual resets

Summary : 

Summary These are difficult times that will require a new mindset and creativity to negotiate a contract that helps you to reach your goals.

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There has never been more fertile ground to develop partnerships with the employer, this problem is too big for them to solve alone.

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It has never been more obvious that management and labor share the same goals: Fiscal solvency of the agency Commitment to exemplary public service Competitive compensation packages Public confidence and support

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Keeping those goals in mind will be vital in navigating this fiscal storm and developing a contract that both parties can endorse. GOALS

Goyette & Associates is Here to Help : 

Goyette & Associates is Here to Help Although this video shed some light on how our Firm’s experts have been able to staunch the losses within our Associations, there is nothing better than having our team at your bargaining table.

Goyette & Associates is Here to Help : 

Goyette & Associates is Here to Help If you feel you’ve reached impasse, lost more than you were willing to give up or if you feel like this fiscal climate is too overwhelming to handle on your own, you’re not alone. We are here to help.

Goyette & Associates is Here to Help : 

Goyette & Associates is Here to Help For a more comprehensive and detailed presentation, tailored specifically to you and your organization, Call us at (888) 993-1600 Or visit www.goyetteassociates.com