Probable collective bargaining issues of the next decade: A survey study

This study was designed to ascertain opinions of representatives of the AFT, NEA, and NSBA regarding their perceptions of collective bargaining issues of the next decade. A descriptive survey was used to address the following research questions: (1){A0}What will probably be the bargaining issues of the next decade as identified by the AFT, NEA, and NSBA? (2){A0}To what extent do the AFT, NEA, and NSBA foresee the same issues? (3){A0}To what extent do different regions of the country foresee the same issues? (4){A0}What indicators, if any, are there that the issues on the bargaining table reflect a change in the relationship of union and management?; An open-ended and closed survey was devised and utilized to determine if the respondents' perceptions of collective bargaining issues reflected current research in the literature. It was also the intent to determine anticipated negotiation issues that did not appear in the literature. The sample included thirty-seven AFT affiliates, fifty NEA affiliates, and fifty NSBA affiliates. The entire population was surveyed. The response rate of the surveys was 84.6%. The conclusions drawn from this study can therefore be generalized to the population from which they were drawn. From the analysis of the data, conclusions were identified and recommendations for future research were made.; The significant conclusions included: (1){A0}Collective bargaining in the next decade will address the changing roles of teachers and administrators. (2){A0}Traditional issues, such as salaries and benefits, will continue to be a negotiated item of great intensity. (3){A0}The AFT and NEA organizations have substantial agreement of the perceived collective bargaining issues of the next decade. (4){A0}The AFT/NEA and NSBA differ considerably in their viewpoints of probable collective bargaining issues of the future.; Recommendations for further study included: (1){A0}A study which identifies the perception of union presidents and superintendents. (2){A0}A study which reveals central office personnel perceptions of the changing role of teachers and principals. (3){A0}A study which assesses changes in the language of teacher contracts at intervals in the future to determine a change in the relationship of union management.