Self Reflection
Union Representative The union representative role was challenging as I have often found myself aligned with the role and position of non-union. This position encouraged me to be more open-minded in my approach and thinking, forcing me to truly consider the options and impact on the garbage collector 's work environment and corresponding pay position. Although the 17% increase request is still exorbitant, it worked well as a negotiation point to get a strong but fair return, essentially getting 4.2 percent per year, which is approximately 2% higher than average inflation.
Management – Mayor As the Mayor and representing the interest of both the city and people was interesting to me because I had to make sure that we …show more content…
As an arbitrator involved with the case, it was imperative to maintain a civilized and productive arbitration in order for both sides to reach a voluntary settlement in which both sides benefit. In an arbitration, the agreement is not binding unless both parties voluntarily agree to them (Investopedia, n.d.). In the end, a voluntary agreement was reached where the city provided the garbage collectors 8% over two years with an additional 8.8% for the following 1.5 years, providing 16.8% in 3.5 …show more content…
This sort of increase is an aggressive but effective means of bargaining, but requires a clear intended settling point in order to maximize the value for both parties. During memorandum of understanding over the past five years, the cost of living has escalated; hence, only a sizable increase can counteract the impact of the current economic climate. Experimental designs on negotiation show that trade unions are more effective in providing a higher wage than non-trade union negotiations and create efficiency in services. In wage offer scenarios, trade unions had an acceptance rate of 73.45% compared to 69.2% without a trade union and a worker earning difference of 16% higher (Andreou, A., Andreou, S. N., García-Gallego, A., & Georgantzís, N., 2013). This strong position allowed for a counter-offer that was still optimal to the garbage collection teams to cover cost of living while addressing a faster resolution than a non-unionized work force would
Union Representative The union representative role was challenging as I have often found myself aligned with the role and position of non-union. This position encouraged me to be more open-minded in my approach and thinking, forcing me to truly consider the options and impact on the garbage collector 's work environment and corresponding pay position. Although the 17% increase request is still exorbitant, it worked well as a negotiation point to get a strong but fair return, essentially getting 4.2 percent per year, which is approximately 2% higher than average inflation.
Management – Mayor As the Mayor and representing the interest of both the city and people was interesting to me because I had to make sure that we …show more content…
As an arbitrator involved with the case, it was imperative to maintain a civilized and productive arbitration in order for both sides to reach a voluntary settlement in which both sides benefit. In an arbitration, the agreement is not binding unless both parties voluntarily agree to them (Investopedia, n.d.). In the end, a voluntary agreement was reached where the city provided the garbage collectors 8% over two years with an additional 8.8% for the following 1.5 years, providing 16.8% in 3.5 …show more content…
This sort of increase is an aggressive but effective means of bargaining, but requires a clear intended settling point in order to maximize the value for both parties. During memorandum of understanding over the past five years, the cost of living has escalated; hence, only a sizable increase can counteract the impact of the current economic climate. Experimental designs on negotiation show that trade unions are more effective in providing a higher wage than non-trade union negotiations and create efficiency in services. In wage offer scenarios, trade unions had an acceptance rate of 73.45% compared to 69.2% without a trade union and a worker earning difference of 16% higher (Andreou, A., Andreou, S. N., García-Gallego, A., & Georgantzís, N., 2013). This strong position allowed for a counter-offer that was still optimal to the garbage collection teams to cover cost of living while addressing a faster resolution than a non-unionized work force would