Negotiation within labor relations

• Main Author: Iulia BĂDOI
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bucharest University of Economic Studies 2014-06-01
• Series: Juridical Tribune
• Subjects: negotiation; social partners; labor contract; labor conflict; negotiation techniques
• Online Access: http://www.tribunajuridica.eu/arhiva/An4v1/1Badoi.pdf

Negotiation is the process we use in order to obtain things that we want and are controlled by others. Any desire we intend to fulfill, any need that we are obliged to meet is a potential bargaining situations. Between groups and individuals, negotiation occurs naturally, as some have one thing that the other wants and is willing to bargain to get it. More or less we are all involved in negotiations: closing a contract, buying a thing, obtaining sponsorships, collective decision making, conflict resolution, agreement on work plans. Within the field of labor relations, negotiation can occur on the occasion of closing / amending employment contracts or in order to regulate employment or work relations. Moreover, used properly, the negotiation can be an effective tool for solving labor disputes, with benefits for both involved parties. This paper aims to present negotiating principles and steps to follow in planning and preparing negotiations and the negotiating techniques that can lead to a successful negotiation based on a well-developed plan.