The process of collective bargaining works as follows:

1. A proposal is made by either party, suggesting a change in existing contract language

2. A response is offered, in the form of:

   • Question: A request for additional information in order to fully consider a proposal; basically a "hold"

   • Counterproposal: Openness to a proposal but not agreement to implement exactly as presented; a request to consider an alternative version

   • Rejection: Simple disagreement (philosophical, operational, and/or fiscal) of a proposal

   • "TA": Mutual agreement to implement a proposal with no additional discussion required

3. A ratification vote is taken on all TAs

4. Implementation of a new successor contract

We will update this page to reflect the TAs that are reached throughout the process, and encourage you to check it often.