Published: October 10, 2025
President
- Coordinates the overall program and action of the association so they are consistent with the strategy, tactics, and priorities used by the bargaining team.
- Communicates with the membership as local leader following receipt of information from the bargaining team.
- Delegates responsibility so that the bargaining team needs are met (i.e. support teams, information, research, etc.)
Chief Negotiator
- Speaks on behalf of the association at the bargaining table.
- Keeps the president informed at every step.
- Efficiently utilizes the resources provided by the president.
Secretary
- Takes notes on relevant points, commentary regarding proposals and counter-proposals, times of commencement of bargaining, caucuses, recesses, meal breaks and conclusion of bargaining.
Strategizer
- Sits beside the spokesperson and passes notes which may suggest a caucus or use of certain verbal skills.
- Functions as a second pair of eyes and ears and helps formulate strategy.
Board Watcher
- Ready and interprets board’s reactions.
- Observes body language and attempts to put it into the context and perspective of opportunity.
Public Relations Advisor
- Records statements made by the board which might be used against it in a public relations sense.
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