Monday, September 8, 2008
Class Two: Response to IBB
I too enjoyed the introducation of the IBB process, but understand how it could easily become overwhelming to those participating in the process. IBB did offer a more problem-solving pattern to bargaining that is not just limited to those mandatory contractual topics. I think that IBB would offer insight into cultural norms, limitations and understandings of the sub-cultures within a school district and benefit all sides in contract issues and policy making. On the flip side, I could see where people outside of the bargaining room may question the process and feel that each side conceded and really did not "win". Although interest based bargaining is not a win/lose, the perception of all bargaining is typically the latter. The public relation piece for large organizations using the IBB process would need to be explored prior to engaging in such bargaining so no one organization feels manipulated or mislead into such a process--especially considering the work time involved.
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Interesting perception. I also found the IBB to be a very interesting process. I can see the value in exploring traditional topics in a non-traditional way. But, this would be an interesting concept to try to "sell" with regard to BOTH the public and the union membership. I thought the traditional negotiations I have participated in took a large amount of time. Then, I heard the one school district say that they spent 72 hours on non-financial parts of the contract alone!!
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