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GPV

(72,985 posts)
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 05:13 PM Aug 26

So I joined the support staff union at school last year. Our building rep retired and

somehow I'm taking over. Not only that, but our contracts are up and the board wants to negotiate in September. My training isn't until late October. If anyone here has experience in being their union rep or a negotiator, I'm open to any pearls of wisdom you have.

TIA!

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So I joined the support staff union at school last year. Our building rep retired and (Original Post) GPV Aug 26 OP
Have a thick skin! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 26 #1

Grumpy Old Guy

(3,521 posts)
1. Have a thick skin!
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 06:46 PM
Aug 26

Think like a lawyer and concentrate on the important issues. Don't let the superfluous stuff get in the way. Know your contract and keep it handy. If it's not in the contract it doesn't exist. Remember that there are usually some reasonable people on both sides of the table, and some not so reasonable. Hard facts and evidence are good things to have during a grievance. Do a lot of listening, and don't expect anyone to thank you. Remember, you are doing the right thing.

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