The purpose of the Advanced Collective Bargaining Program is to utilize the
computer to move the Union ahead in the collective bargaining process. Through the
utilization of four user friendly in?house developed computer software programs, the IAM representative takes a quantum leap forward in the ability to service our members. The class introduces the representative to the four components in the Machinists' Collective Bargaining Program. Primary emphasis in the class is on learning how to use the collective bargaining software. The majority of class time is spent in the computer lab.

After completing this class the representative will:

Use the Internet for Bargaining Purposes
Understand and Use Computer Based Contract Costing Concepts
Understand the Research Necessary for Bargaining
Use Financial Ratios and Standard Industrial Codes for Company Analysis
Use the Machinists' Collective Bargaining Software Contract Costing
System
Use the C.P.I. Calculator, Bargaining Unit Profile, Form 5500 Analysis Program and the Income and Balance Sheet Program

This class is designed to accommodate the computer novice to the computer expert. Those who have previous computer experience will find the class easier, but this should not discourage those with little or no computer experience from attending the class. Throughout the week the participants work in teams with an inexperienced computer user assigned to work with some one more experienced. The class is designed to afford the maximum of hands on computer use for all participants. Case studies are assigned; the participants have the opportunity to learn the software through the practice of concepts that will be used in actual negotiations in the field. The class relies heavily on close coordination with the Strategic Resources Department for the data that is necessary for the proper utilization of the software. At the conclusion of the class each representative is given a copy of the software for use in the field.