Originally Posted by
satchip
Having never gone through a contract negotiation, how does the polling get done? Do they send out a paper survey to everyone or just a representative sample? How are the issues or choices presented? Are you limited to what they select or do you write your own priorities?
Everyone gets to participate. Previous surveys were paper, but the last contract survey was over a decade ago. I'm sure the upcoming survey will be web based.
BTW, I voted in the poll, but unhappily. I think 40% over the life of the contract is way too low.