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Featured Story

Who Really Wins in “Win-Win” Bargaining?
By Peter Silveri, MASB Labor Relations Consultant

Many school districts have engaged in a collaborative process when engaging in contract negotiations. Such a method is often referred to as “win-win” bargaining. There are differing opinions as to which party actually benefits more from a course of action designed to be beneficial to both parties. Do both parties really win in “win-win” bargaining? -Click Here to Read More-


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Upcoming Events

May 7-8, 2009, School Secretaries' Seminar, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant

May 15, 2009, Schools To Watch, Bovee University Center, CMU, Mount Pleasant

June 2-3, 2009, IB World Schools 4th Bi-Annual Symposium

June 22-24, 2009, Annual Summer Retreat, Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island

July 28 -30, 2009, Principal Boot Camp, MELG Building, Lansing

May 18, 2009, Student Leadership Executive Forum, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Lansing


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