Notice of commencement of bargaining form -- werc-08.pdf 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in the date you notified the other party of your intent to commence negotiations. Check the appropriate box indicating whether this is for a successor or initial collective bargaining agreement.
3. In section 2(a), enter the name of the Municipal Employer, along with the Principal Representative's name and title. Provide contact details including phone number, address, email, and fax number if applicable.
4. Proceed to section 2(b) to fill in the Labor Organization's details similarly, ensuring all fields are completed accurately.
5. In section 3, describe the positions included in the bargaining unit and indicate the approximate number of employees involved.
6. Complete sections 4 and 5 by entering the effective and termination dates of any existing contract.
7. In section 6, note any specific date reflected in your contract regarding notice for open negotiations.
8. Indicate whether a voluntary impasse procedure has been agreed upon in section 7.
9. Finally, select whether you are filing as a Municipal Employer or Labor Organization in section 8. Sign and date where indicated.

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