Getting Started
Before you enter into negotiations for a new contract, you’ll probably want to survey your members to determine which issues most concern them. You’ll also want to review your existing contract and make sure that the standard recommended clauses are there. Finally, you will want to develop and justify new proposals. The following Web documents can help you through this process:
AFSCME Sample Bargaining Survey (PDF format)
Developing and Justifying Contract Proposals: A Guide for AFSCME Negotiations
