Principles of Collective Bargaining

For both union and management

1. The process of collective bargaining should take into account the issues raised by both parties. This will foster a shared knowledge of the issue, which is more crucial for figuring out solutions.
2. To find the optimal answer, the union and management should evaluate the options.
3. Both sides need to show respect for one another. Both management and the unions should value each other’s contributions to the workplace.
4. The management and the union need to be confident and acting in good faith while talking things through and coming up with a solution.
5. Effective leadership was necessary for collective bargaining to foster trust and calm debates on both the union and management sides.
6. In order to reach a resolution during collective bargaining, the union and management should both adhere to the applicable laws and regulations.
7. Worker attention should be addressed in all talks, including those pertaining to bonus structures, working conditions, and pay fixing.
8. Regarding Management
9. For labour laws, management should consider practical policies and concepts.
10. It is very important to recognise a trade union to represent the issues. If there are many unions, the management may identify the one that has the backing of the majority of employees.
11. An attitude of friendliness and collaboration in collective bargaining should be adopted by management instead of a callous disregard for the union.
12. Management may resolve their issues without waiting for the labour union to represent them. The management may choose to take voluntary action to resolve the complaints.
13. When engaging in collective bargaining, managers should take the social and economic circumstances of their employees into account.
14. Regarding Unions
15. Undemocratic actions should be avoided by unions.
16. Before focusing on their demands, unions must acknowledge their obligations to management.
17. Instead of focusing on a subset of workers, unions must take into account the advantages for all workers.

Lockouts including strikes should only be used as a last option. By dialogue and compromise, they must be avoided as much as possible..