Collective Bargaining Resources

AFSA Contract Library is meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive collection of both present and historical contracts from AFSA local unions around the nation. 

On Demand Video -- Training Classes

Collective Bargaining 101

Collective Bargaining  102

Collective Bargaining  103

AFSA Contract Negotiations Webinar 2021

Critical Considerations Before You Bargain a Contract

 

Resources

  • The Teaching Negotiation Resource Center (TNRC) from Harvard University offers a variety of role-play exercises to help parties engaged in negotiations and labor-related dispute resolution hone their skills and prepare for upcoming contract negotiations.

  • "Turning the Tables: Participation and Power in Negotiations," by Jane McAlevey and colleagues, details how high-participation, transparent, and open-bargaining strategies can shift power from management to workers. It highlights that involving a large, informed union membership in contract negotiations leads to better outcomes and stronger contracts, even against tough opposition. 

  • Understanding Collective Bargaining created by the Genie AI team understands how complex collective bargaining can be - so they created a comprehensive guide to help you get through every step of the process with ease.