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The author has written extensively on FedSmith about the "ins and outs" of bargaining on the impact and implementation(I and I) of agency management decisions. I and I…
How can a bargaining team get a reasonable contract for a federal agency? "Be gentle with the union's chief negotiator" (Rule 11) Here are several tips for getting…
If you are getting ready to bargain an agreement with a federal employee union, you should have a good understanding of the concepts and processes involved in the…
Here are tips and guidance for negotiators who may use the federal bargaining process.
The federal bargaining process requires using federal mediation before going on to impasse. Here are practical tips for successfully dealing with a mediator in federal sector labor negotiations.
How do you reach agreement with a union without involving a third party? Here are some practical steps an agency can take based on the experience of an…
Agency negotiators who lead management into an unending and apparently unendable morass are not likely to prosper. How do you open a negotiation between a union and an…
Dealing successfully with impact and implementation bargaining in the federal sector often takes considerable time and effort. The author offers advice on how to successfully get through the…
The most important success factor in bargaining is preparation. The author's worksheet attached to this article shows the items to be considered and researched in thoroughly preparing for…
What is impact and implementation bargaining? How does it impact federal managers and the ability to make change in an agency?