
Episode 52: Managing Complex Negotiations
A discussion of key insights, tips, and best practices in managing complex labor negotiations.

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The PERColator podcast, hosted by the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission, is a space where negotiation theory meets practice. The podcast will explore different themes related to collective bargaining and works to broaden the tools and resources the parties can use in that process to resolve conflicts and enhance labor-management relationships.
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A discussion of key insights, tips, and best practices in managing complex labor negotiations.

A detailed review of the doctrines of impasse and implementation at the intersection of the duty to bargain in good faith and seemingly endless negotiations. Cases referenced in the episode: Vancouver School District, De

Chris and Loyd discuss the duty to provide information in the collective bargaining environment focusing on both the legal and practical aspects of the obligation. References: Island County, Decision 11946-A (PECB, 2014)

A detailed review of how the duty to bargain in good faith impacts the negotiation process. References: RCW 41.56.010: Declaration of purpose RCW 41.56.030: Definitions King County, Decision 12451-A (PECB, 2016)

A review of how to conduct a risk assessment in your grievance or ULP settlement negotiations.

Chris and Loyd discuss managing emotions in collective bargaining and share insights from Ethan Kross' Shift: Managing Your Emotions- So They Don't Manage You. References: Ethan Kross' Shift: Managing Your Emotions- So T

Get to know Otto Klein, a partner and founder of Summit Law Group, and a giant in public sector labor relations. Guest co-host Jamie Siegel, a mediator and hearing examiner at PERC, also joins Matt and Otto as they discu

No might be the scariest word in negotiations where the goal is to reach an agreement where both sides can say yes. But could there be an upside to the use of No in bargaining? Join Chris and Matt as they talk about ways

The virtues of active listening have long been touted for its benefit in relationship building and understanding. But modern research has examined how active listening can lead to depolarization and stronger working envi

Learn how interest arbitrators decided on issues as wages in times of high CPIs, recruitment and retention in tight labor markets, drug testing in light of legalized cannabis, and scheduling challenges. What trends that

Loyd interviews former PERC Executive Director Cathy Callahan References: North Thurston Educational Foundation In a Landscape

Emily Whitney and Dario de la Rosa from PERC and Nicole Thibodeau from the Alaska Labor Relations Agency join us for a discussion of representation processes at PERC and ALRA and why they are important to labor negotiato

Chris and Loyd discuss the life and work of Daniel Kahneman who recently passed away. References: Daniel Kahneman, Who Plumbed the Psychology of Economics, NYT (nytimes.com) Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman | G

Mediator, author, and mental-health advocate Dan Berstein discusses various approaches and systems for ending discriminatory practices against individuals with mental health conditions. AVOIDANCE RESOURCES Mental Health

This episode examines the six principles of persuasion drawn from the book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, and considers how these principles apply to the world of collective bargaining. Reference: Influence: T

Alice Phillips shares advice, stories, and tips that she’s learned over her decades long career as a union leader. Alice will be speaking at the NW LERA Conference on March 28, Register using the link below. NW LERA Conf

Your co-hosts of The PERColator Podcast sit down for a book club discussion of Leonard Riskin's recent book, Managing Conflict Mindfully. References: Managing Conflict Mindfully, Leonard Riskin

After a brief hiatus, we are excited to be back with a new book club episode where Emily, Chris and Loyd share out some negotiations-related books they’ve read recently. References: Flourish, Martin E.P. SeligmanThink Ag

Chris and Loyd talk about game theory and trust in negotiations. References: The Evolution of Cooperation- Robert AxelrodHuman Motivation and Social Cooperation, Ferh & Gintis

Get to know Marv Schurke who shares stories, tips, and advice from his experiences as PERC's first executive director, as a private arbitrator, at the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, and as a management repres
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