A Presentation to the Massachusetts Municipal Association Annual Meeting January 19, 2018 By Philip Collins, Esquire JLMC: Process, Substance, Success A. Process Issues: What Gets Certified for Arbitration On vs. Off The Record . . . Topics vs. Proposal B. Substantive Issues: Keys To Success At Arbitration Settle Other Units Know The Landscape Of [...]
The JLMC has issued new rules designed to promote negotiations and, where necessary, expedite arbitrations. There will be greater scrutiny of petitions filed after minimal bargaining. The committee may even decline jurisdiction. The issues to be submitted are now due to the JLMC 5-days in advance of the 3A hearing, but the exchange of issues [...]
A Firefighters union proposes a new benefit, night differential, at 2% the first year, then 3% the second year, and 4% the third year of a 3-year contract (the “differential” is to be paid for all hours, daytime too). When the case heads to arbitration, the Union submits a proposal for a 9% night differential [...]