Introduction

1. Introduction EDG/EDL 510 Labor-Management Relations in the School Setting

2. Arbitration Problem • Read the case • Gather in groups of three (with two other classmates that you don’t know) • Agree on answers to the questions at the end of the case • If you were the District (Association) would you bring this case to arbitration? Why? Why not? What is your alternative?

3. Conduct of the Class – Let’s Eat! • How do we want to handle dinner on class nights?

4. Introductions • Who am I? • At Le Moyne since 1982 • Department of Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology • Work and Employment Relations Program • Mediated, done Fact Finding, Arbitrated and been Hearing Officer for over 100 cases including over 60 school districts in CNY • How to reach me • Who are you?

5. Class Requirements • Readings • Most in Hannaway and Rotherham • Most others (all required ones) on electronic reserve • Few Optional ones not • Final Exam • Simulations • Scheduling Issue – April 1 and April 15 • In addition – suggest alternatives

6. Conduct of Class • Expect you to come every class having done the reading and being prepared • What if you have to miss a class? • Class conducted on interactive basis • Don’t talk elsewhere about what any of your classmates report

7. Definitions • What is a union? • Is it different from an association? How? • What is collective bargaining? • Similarities and differences with regard to other kinds of bargaining?

8. Next Time • History and Background of Teacher Collective Bargaining • Reading • H&R Introduction • Kahlenberg in H&R