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BARGAINING TOOLKIT
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  - 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.


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.

Tactics Used by Labor Before & During Aggressive Bargaining
This resource will outline what to look for when preparing and managing negotiations.
Be prepared for these tactics and control your districts position.




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