The Start of Negotiations
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Greetings from the Executive Committee of the ACCCEA. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m John Stratton, President of the “Umbrella Group,” the executive committee in which the four bargaining units work together. This is where I will post updates on the progress of the unified negotiation team as we move through the process. My first official announcement is that the first meeting between the Administration and the ACCCEA team will occur on Friday, February 19th. At the first meeting, we usually set ground rules, a meeting schedule, etc.
At the outset, one can never predict the path that negotiations will take. We always hope for a straight-forward process that is conducted with mutual respect. One thing is certain: the negotiation process depends on YOU. In the past, we have enjoyed your unwavering support. We are known around the state for how unified we are, and the team does not take this for granted. It is your unity and support that sets the tone for the entire process. I look forward to the next few months as we all move through this process together.
