Collective bargaining in the public sector involves determining bargaining units, negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration if needed. Key aspects include scope of negotiations over wages, hours and other working conditions but not staffing levels or budget decisions. If negotiations reach impasse, the process involves mediation, fact finding, and binding arbitration that considers comparables and reasonableness to make a final ruling.

1. Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector Session 12