1. Development and Practice Inside the UN ICTY
Negotiation
Development and Practice Inside the UN ICTY

2. Public / Private Sector
Collective Bargaining

3. International Organisations
The vast majority do not recognize Collective Bargaining even when hosted by a Member State who has ratified the 1949 ILO Convention

4. Formal UN process JAC (Joint Advisory Committee) Ineffective body
Consulting role only
No official agreements on how to function
Little documentation on the subject
Considered “rubber stamping” committee by the staff
Concerns “noted” / Consultation complete

5. What did we do?
Int. Org. Staff Unions and Associations cannot operate with the same protections and rights as Public/Private Sector Unions.
The Achilles Heel in calling for recognition and collective bargaining was the common perception that we had a small mandate from the staff (quantified by active contributing Union members).

6. What did we do - Step 1 Introduced a Union Membership Campaign
Increased awareness
Used “active” Staff Union members to lobby apathetic and cynical staff.

7. What did we do - Step 2
Wrote a letter to the Registrar requesting official recognition for the Union and that the 1949 ILO Convention on Collective Bargaining be implemented

8. What did we do - Step 3
Both parties agreed to a working group mandated by the Registrar to provide a legal framework acceptable to both the Union and Management

9. What did we do - Step 4
The JNC Agreement (Joint Negotiation Committee) was signed which included official Union recognition.

10. What did we do - Step 5
Union and Management teams attended joint negotiation training provided by ACAS (Arbitration Consultation and Advisory Service)

11. How it works Each party may bring any issue to the JNC
Equal membership 4 + 4
Alternate Chair
Secretary jointly appointed
Either party may bring external experts during negotiations
If agreement is reached a joint recommendation is sent to the Registrar
Registrar’s decision is published to the staff

12. Handy Tips

13. Handy Tips
Interchange your membership according to skills, subject etc.
Make sure that opposite number has authority to make agreements.
Circulate position papers well in advance and insist on the same from the Management.
If papers are submitted at the JNC or evening before, cancel and reschedule.
Sign off minutes and agreements before closing or adjourning. This avoids misunderstandings and ensures maximum progress.

14. Handy Tips
In order to strengthen your voice and mandate, poll staff on important issues before submitting to JNC.