Offers practical advice concerning collective bargaining on college campuses. (HS)

Collective bargaining as used in the business world is inappropriate for resolving disputes in the academic world, which prides itself on the unity of collegiality. An alternative approach to bargaining is proposed that capitalizes on both the spirit of collegiality and the pluralistic democracy by which most postsecondary institutions function.…

Minnesota's experience with collective bargaining in public higher education is described from enabling legislation to the first contract. The effects on traditional governance structures, especially selection and evaluation of department chairpersons and deans, are noted. Also considered are the role of the "meet and confer" process,…

Although many discrimination suits have been brought against colleges and universities, this Montana State University class action case is the first in which the judge ordered a negotiated settlement. How the university and the plaintiffs achieved that settlement is described. (Editor/LBH)