There are generally 2 types of negotiations that can happen with an employer:
Interim bargaining means that something has changed during the life of the current contract. This can be related to a law change and/or a change in working conditions or the union becomes aware of a change in working conditions, but the full contract has not expired. Generally, interim agreements will roll into the next contract so long as there is no expiration date attached, both parties agree to do so or the law remains in effect that led to the agreement.
Examples of some of our most recent interim negotiations:
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