Day 6

The last day of class was interesting with the simulations. In the end you can really see what the other side thought was important. It all comes down to money!!! The language items are nice to change, but it really is the money that makes things move along in the negotiation process. Even listening to the speakers we had during class it’s clear that the money is what really matters. The unions are trying to get as much as they can and the board is trying to save as much as they can. I think both sides have a pretty good picture of what really can be done with the funds available during negotiations, but ultimately both sides need to posture themselves so the other side thinks that what they are asking is the only thing they will agree to.