simulation scheduling participant roles, company and union background, collective bargaining agreement, statistical data and other information. This simulation was developed to provide participants with an experience in labor negotiations; help participants understand the skills necessary to successfully negotiate a union contract (preparation, communication, problem-solving, and process management); give participants experience in developing negotiation strategies and consensus-building; determine interests and role-play from a particular perspective - labor or management; and reflect upon and evaluate negotiation strategies as to participants' effectiveness in achieving goals.

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