Common use of Interest-Based Bargaining Clause in Contracts

Interest-Based Bargaining. The Federation and the District agree that the collective bargaining process can be facilitated by openness and flexibility. It is agreed that a process should be used that encourages participants to understand the interests of others, think creatively about options, and to make decisions that conform to accepted standards. In an effort to maintain a positive relationship based on trust, the Federation and District prefer to use an Interest-based Bargaining model.

Interest-Based Bargaining. The Federation and the District agree that the collective bargaining process can be facilitated by openness and flexibility. It is agreed that a process should be used that encourages participants to understand the interests of others, think creatively about options, and to make decisions that conform to accepted standards. In an effort to maintain a positive relationship based on trust, the Federation and District prefer to use an Interest-based Based Bargaining model.