GROUND RULES FOR NEGOTIATIONS

BETWEEN
SANTRANS CORP.
And
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1. Bargaining Teams.  Prior to the first bargaining session, each Party will provide the other a written
statement authorizing and naming those empowered to bargain to conclusion during these negotiations.
Each Party shall designate a bargaining team member to serve as a contact to facilitate communications
between bargaining sessions. If either party changes any of its members, it will provide the other party
with written notice of the change prior to the next negotiation session.  

1.a. Each bargaining team shall be composed of _______ members, with two alternative members in the
event that a bargaining member is not available.

2. Negotiating Sessions and Agenda.  The Parties, by mutual agreement, will schedule the negotiation
sessions.  Arrangements for the negotiation sessions shall provide for a room suitable for negotiations
and private team caucus rooms for the bargaining teams. The seating capacity of the room will be
communicated to each team in advance to avoid conflicts when a large number of observers are
anticipated. Contacts for the negotiating teams shall, by mutual agreement, determine the bargaining
schedule, meeting times and location, and the agenda for each negotiation session.  In order for the
bargaining teams to gain additional or pertinent information, witnesses may be invited to share
information regarding bargaining topics.  Witnesses are not recognized as part of the bargaining team
and will be placed on the agenda no later than the end of the business day prior to the bargaining
session.  
3. Observers. Observers may be present at bargaining sessions.  There is an expectation that the observers
will remain silent and not contribute to the negotiation sessions. If observers in attendance are disruptive
or create an environment whereby bargaining is deemed to be unproductive, both parties will ask the
observer to leave.
4. Status of Meeting Notes.  Each Party may keep session notes as preferred. Session notes (posterboard
contents) will be considered working papers, not public records.  
5. Final Agreement/Ratification.  Each Party intends to reach a final agreement which each will
recommend for ratification.
6. Agreement/Execution Date.  The execution date for the agreements reached during these negotiations
shall be in accord with the specific terms as agreed upon by the Parties.  

ADDITIONAL GROUND RULES FOR INTEREST-BASED BARGAINING

1. We agree to schedule weekly meetings, unless mutually agreed otherwise. We will communicate
proposed agendas for each meeting in advance and come prepared.
2. Issues presented will represent the legitimate goals and purposes of each party. Each party will respect
the legitimacy of the other party’s issues.
3. Negotiating Team Members will:
a) Keep the discussion focused on the issue being addressed.
b) Let one Team Member speak at a time with no interruptions.
c) Pay attention to whomever is speaking.
d) Make constructive comments and suggestions, avoid value judgments, and try to suggest alternatives.
e) Be open to new ideas and explore other Team Members’ ideas.
f) Exercise patience with the process and the people involved.
4. Each Negotiating Team Member agrees to participate in the process, and no Team Member will
dominate the discussions.
5. A caucus may be held at any time.
6. Each Team Member will be mindful of the impacts his or her public and private statements about
negotiations will have on the efforts of the Negotiating Team.
7. Each Team Member should feel free to remind other Team Members to follow these guidelines.
8. If the process breaks down, Negotiating Team Members agree to discuss the reasons why and attempt to
resolve the problem and return to the process.
9. All parties will strive to use inclusive language.

Signatures:

For the Management

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For The Union

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