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It would be in the best interest of everyone if the union and the employer would work together (Johnson & Donaldson, 2006). When these two sides work together and in good faith, much more is accomplished in the way of helping teachers be successful and ensuring that the most qualified teachers remain in the classrooms. Otherwise, some of the best teachers move on because they are able to get what they want and need elsewhere (Pynes & Lafferty, 1993). Even in a tight economy, there is a need for teachers in many school systems. Why should they remain where they are not appreciated, when there are other unions and other employers who will clearly take better care of them?
The duty to bargain is highly significant. When an employer hires union employees, he or she should realize that there will be negotiations with that union at some point in the future. While the employer cannot be forced to bargain and can stick to the literal letter of the contract, that is not usually how things are done. Bargaining is something that is done because it is easier to bargain and keep good employees than it is to hire new ones....
Even going non-union presents its problems, so that is not always the best option for schools that want to retain good teachers. Most teachers belong to unions today, and when employers are willing to work with unions and keep the negotiation process open and transparent, everyone wins because more needs get met more easily and with less of a need to strike or to make demands simply because there is a desire to be noticed. Avoiding the drama greatly benefits the students.
References
Defillippo, D. (2009). Edison PBA wins work schedule dispute. New Jersey COPS, p. 25.
Johnson, S.M., & Donaldson, M.L. (2006). The effect of teacher collective bargaining on teacher quality. Collective bargaining in education: negotiating change in today's schools. MA: Harvard Education Press. p. 110-140.
Kearney, R.C. (2001). Labor relations in the public sector. 3rd Ed. NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Pynes, J.E. & Lafferty, J.M, (1993). Public employers' obligation to negotiate. Local government labor relations: A guide for public administrators. NY: Quorum Books. p. 107-144.
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