Collective bargaining is about a discussion or negotiation between two parties. It is normally a round of negotiation between the employer and a group of employees who discuss important aspects of employment or organisation. The end result of such negotiation is termed as the collective bargaining agreement. The two types include procedural and substantive agreements. Procedural agreement is about those procedures that are needed to resolve matters like grievances, conflicts or disputes (Industrial Relations, 2012).
Procedural Requirements
- The members must be decided before any negotiation with the employer which can be done by ballot process.
- The bargaining should be in initiated in writing to intimate both the employer and the union members about the bargaining topic.
- After the initiation of the bargaining process, employers are required to inform both the union and non-union members about their work in intended coverage.
- In case of receiving notices from two or more unions, employers can collaborate the bargaining within 40 days of receipt of first notice.
- The union is required to come up with the membership approval process before signing any outcome of the collective bargaining.
- The written collective agreement must have a coverage clause.
- The contract must decide about how the employers would protect the employees in work related matters.
- A passage must define the procedure and extent to which the agreement can be varied .
High Standards of Proof in Arbitration of CBA
Arbitrators require some evidences or proof to provide a support to their decisions. These evidences and materials of proof must be of high quality and standard. The employer has a burden to achieve the high standard of proof especially in case of matters of high sensitivity. The success of agreements is based on the the quality of proofs and should be retained at every level .
Works Cited
Anonymous. (2013). Collective bargaining procedures. Ministry of Business: Innovation & Employment. Retrieved 08 February 2013 from http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/starting/unions/bargaining/procedures.asp
Industrial Relations. (2012, January 01). Collective Bargaining Process. Industrial Relations Retrieved 08 February 2013 from http://industrialrelations.naukrihub.com/process.html
Saltzman, G. M. (2010). Decision-Making Principles of Labor Arbitrators in College and University Grievance Cases. Alamnac of Higher Education.
