WORKSHOP | October 26 09:30 AM - October 27 12:15 PM, 2026 | Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO)

Location

Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO)

2608 Market Pl

Harrisburg, PA, 17110-9358

The Collective Bargaining Symposium will provide a thorough overview of the collective bargaining process, including bargaining trends and laws, contract language, tips to help you prepare and strategies for successful negotiation and bargaining. In addition, comprehensive state-wide data will be provided on salaries and benefits. This symposium will provide a deep exploration of topics that will help you be effective in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Agenda:
10/26
9:30am - Arrival/Registration/Coffee
10:00am - Preparing for Bargaining
11:00am - Human Resources Considerations in Collective Bargaining
11:30am - Cost Tracking & Trends for Healthcare and Beyond
12:00pm - Tips for Effective Collective Bargaining and Current Trends
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Putting it All Together: Tabletop Exercise in Collective Bargaining
4:00pm - Adjourn

10/27
8:30am - Arrival/Registration/Coffee
9:00am - Collective Bargaining Strategic Planning
10:00am - Bargaining from the Other Side of the Table
10:45am - Putting it All Together: Tabletop Exercise in Collective Bargaining
12:15pm - Adjourn

Credit Information:
8 CPE Credits in Management for CPAs

8 CEU Credits toward the following functional areas:

Finance/Accounting
Human Resources

Pricing:
Members: $135 early bird rate through 9/12/2026, $145 regular rate
Non-Members: $195 early bird rate through 9/12/2026, $205 regular rate