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Training for MTA members working toward a Bargaining Certificate

Bargaining Certificate

Build, Deepen Your Skills and Knowledge of Negotiations
This program is open to all – whether you are an experienced negotiator or a member with no bargaining experience who wants to learn more.
The program is open to all preK–12 and higher education members and offered at conferences and local trainings throughout the year.

About the Program

Open to all MTA members, this program offers workshops year-round to build bargaining power, run contract campaigns and engage members in meaningful ways.

Requirements

The program consists of 24 hours of training distributed among the following topics.

Enrollment

Develop the skills to lead strong negotiations and organize for better contracts.
MTA President Max Page
Public education changes lives. It opens doors, lifts communities, and gives every child a fair shot – no matter what zip code.
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Members participating in the Bargaining Program at the Union Skills Conference

Educate, Negotiate and Organize

Local unions across the state are undergoing major transformations to build power and demand more for educators, students and our communities. Locals are enhancing traditional bargaining strategies, inviting more members into the process, running escalating contract campaigns, forming bargaining councils and moving past “bread and butter” issues to bargain for the common good. The Bargaining Certificate program is an excellent opportunity for members to prepare to lead in this vital work.
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