Negotiation Resource Documents to Assist Your District in Bargaining
Resource Guidelines: The documents listed below are the property of ERNN and cannot be duplicated or distributed without the consent of ERNN. Please contact ERNN Executive Director, Dave Alfred, with questions regarding the approved use of these materials.
Available documents for SUMMER 2007 - All documents in PDF format.
Pre-Negotiation Cost Analysis for Certificated Staff This worksheet breaks down the information you need on-hand to bargain effectively at the table. Having this information collected before negotiations start will save you both time and money.
Hot Topics and Trends for 2007 This document lists the issues that will have a big impact on bargaining for 2007. Districts will have a 'heads-up' on what they might encounter at the negotiations table.
District Strategies for Effective Bargaining This worksheet lists those areas that you need to address before you bargain. Topics include working with neighboring districts and getting your resources in line before you begin negotiations.
Ground Rules for Bargaining This document lists the areas in which there should be agreement before negotiations start. Coming to a consensus on the 15 items listed will ease the process.