b'LEGALLY SPEAKING CSIA 25T he challenges of successfully negotiatingfunds and future contributions needed acontracthavedramaticallyexpanded due to the current climate of labor relationsEstablish your teams labor relations goals -anunprecedentednumberofseriousfor upcoming negotiations strikes,settlementsbeyondanythingpreviously negotiated and a pro-labor NLRB to champion yourCondition your employees for upcoming unionscauses.Onlythroughafreshapproachnegotiations tobargaining,includingmorecarefullyexecuted preparationofyourbargainingteam,proposals,Do periodic informational meetings with communicationsandstrategieswillyouhaveafellow employers starting early on chance to negotiate an agreement which does not furthererodeyourcompetitivenesswiththenon- Analyze recent industry developments, union sector.trends and statistics BargainingteamshavestartedpreparingearlierDevelop a position statement to support than beforenow at least six months in advance ofyour bargaining stance contract expiration. And, they are using facilitators to guide them through the process - from start toDevise CBA proposals and documentation finish.Someareevenconsideringconsultantssupporting each proposal toserveasthechiefspokespersoninlightof numerous employers becoming unwilling to be atGive formal notice to the union of contract the bargaining table. No longer can you wait untilexpiration and intent to bargain the last moment and then negotiate in the same old ways. What has that done for you?Meet with union representatives in advance of formal negotiations A typical checklist of preparation To Do items now include at least the following: Formoreextensivecheckliststoassistyouin preparation contact Bob Dunlevey at rdunlevey@Conduct a management meeting to discusstaftlaw.com.CENTRAL STATES INSULATION ASSOCIATIONupcoming negotiations Get your bargaining team together now to discuss Select qualified bargain team membersafreshapproachtocollectivebargaining.Seek including Chief Spokespersonhelp from your labor attorney who can guide you through the entire process and keep you safe from Have your CBA reviewed by a laborNLRBunfairlaborpracticechargesjeopardizing consultant and your bargaining teamyourchancesforsuccess.Formoreinformation contact Bob Dunlevey, Board Certified Specialist Conduct aday training session early onin Labor and Employment Law, at Taft Law (937) for the bargaining team on all aspects of641-1743orrdunlevey@taftlaw.com.Boband bargaining including avoiding the new typeshisteamoflaborattorneyslocatedthroughout of unfair labor practicestheMidwesthavebeenrecognizednationallyfor theirexperience,knowledgeandlaborrelations Seek input on proposals from concernedstrategies.employers and managers Determine the funding levels of benefit csiaonline.org'