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Tip Tuesday: 7 Non-Economic Proposals That Can Have the Biggest Operational Impact
August 04, 2026

When preparing for bargaining, it's easy to focus on wages and benefits. But don't underestimate the importance of focusing on non-economic proposals too…they can have an even greater operational impact, significantly affecting productivity, management flexibility, and day-to-day operations.

Here are 7 key non-economic proposals that you can’t afford to overlook:

  1. Scheduling and staffing flexibility
  2. Overtime assignment procedures
  3. Attendance and leave administration
  4. Seniority and job bidding
  5. Discipline and grievance timelines
  6. Work rules and operational processes
  7. Any provision that will require additional administrative complexity or resources to achieve
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