
Collective Bargaining 5: Bargaining Techniques
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In this section, some of the major techniques and tactics relevant to the actual bargaining sessions with management are discussed. Visit our site today.
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Caucus
An important tactic in the collective bargaining process is the effective use of a caucus. A caucus is the opportunity for the parties to withdraw temporarily from direct negotiations one another. A caucus can and should be used in several different situations to make sure that negotiations are progressing in an appropriate manner.

Collective Bargaining 1: Historical Models of Collective Bargaining in the U.S.
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Explore historical models of collective bargaining in the U.S., from early political and economic unions to modern labor organization strategies.

How Broadband Adoption and Availability Impacted Rural Employment During COVID-19
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Learn how broadband affected rural employment rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Labor market factors Labor market factors
The employer's ability to pay is also influenced by its ability to cut the costs of production by increasing productivity.
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Development of appropriate bargaining structures Development of appropriate bargaining structures
In addition to worker organization, a union must also develop a bargaining structure that allows the union t

Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions
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Find out what options you have when wet spring weather causes poor crop germination. Whether you replant depends on seed variety, weather and insurance.

Growing Home Garden Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are a popular home garden crop. They require little area, bear repeatedly, are easy to grow and have many culinary uses. Learn about various varieties and get tips for growing tomatoes in this guide.

Growing Herbs at Home
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Home Propagation of Houseplants
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Plant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants.

Growing Asparagus in Missouri
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Drying Flowers and Foliage for Arrangements
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Create distinctive indoor decorations by drying flowers and foliage. Air-drying, pressing, using dessicants, microwave oven-drying and freeze-drying methods plus preserving foliage with glycerin are covered in this illustrated MU Extension guide.

Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom
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Establishing and Managing Riparian Forest Buffers
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Learn how to design and manage the interactive agroforestry practice of riparian forest buffers.

Growing Chinese Chestnuts in Missouri
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This page currently contains only the introductory section of this guide. For the entire text, please download the PDF.

Lagoon Solids Removal and Solid Separation System Improvement at a Dairy Farm
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Explore methods for managing lagoon solids in flush dairy systems, including removal techniques and solid separation system improvements.

5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct From the Farm
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If you are interested in buying meat from a local farmer, in quarters or halves, review these five considerations: how much meat your family can consume and what cuts to buy, sourcing an animal, finding a local meat processor, costs, and timing.

Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Missouri
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Learn the number of days Missouri farms have available per week—due to weather and soil conditions—for tillage, planting, chemical application and harvest activities.

Dairy Grazing: Heifer Development
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Heifers are the foundation of any dairy enterprise and directly affect future profitability. Learn how to manage a heifer development program to maintain a herd with farm-raised heifers and save the cost of buying replacement heifers in this guide.

Creativity in Young Children
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Disaster Supplies Kit
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A disaster supplies kit includes essential items like food, water, and tools to sustain your family for several days during emergencies.

Resources for Your Flooded Home
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Family Disaster Plan
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Having a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. Creating a plan begins with a family meeting to discuss and decide how the family will respond to a disaster. Use this template to guide the process.