The PERColator Podcast

Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission
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The PERColator Podcast

The PERColator podcast, hosted by the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission, is a space where negotiation theory meets practice. The podcast will explore different themes related to collective bargaining and works to broaden the tools and resources the parties can use in that process to resolve conflicts and enhance labor-management relationships.

  1. 12/17/2024

    Episode 46: PERColator Profile with Otto Klein

    Get to know Otto Klein, a partner and founder of Summit Law Group, and a giant in public sector labor relations. Guest co-host Jamie Siegel, a mediator and hearing examiner at PERC, also joins Matt and Otto as they discuss valuable insights, tips, and stories.

    51 min

  2. 11/19/2024

    Episode 45: The Power of No in Bargaining

    No might be the scariest word in negotiations where the goal is to reach an agreement where both sides can say yes. But could there be an upside to the use of No in bargaining? Join Chris and Matt as they talk about ways that a nuanced use of No can be a helpful tool in the negotiations process. References: Never Split the Difference, Chris VossStart With No, Jim CampThree Kinds of No, James Sebenius

    29 min

  3. 07/23/2024

    Episode 44: The Virtues of Active Listening in Bargaining

    The virtues of active listening have long been touted for its benefit in relationship building and understanding. But modern research has examined how active listening can lead to depolarization and stronger working environments, which we explore on this episode. References: Listening to Understand: The Role of High-Quality Listening on Speakers’ Attitude Depolarization During Disagreements (various authors).Communicating for Workplace Connection: A Longitudinal Study of the Outcomes of List...

    42 min

  4. 07/09/2024

    Episode 43: Interest Arbitration – 2023 Trends and Insights

    Learn how interest arbitrators decided on issues as wages in times of high CPIs, recruitment and retention in tight labor markets, drug testing in light of legalized cannabis, and scheduling challenges. What trends that might impact today's bargaining, particularly for those with interest arbitration available to them when they reach impasse. References: Interest Arbitration Report, American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law, State and Local Government Bargaining and Emp...

    29 min

  5. 06/11/2024

    Episode 42: PERColator Profile with Cathy Callahan

    Loyd interviews former PERC Executive Director Cathy Callahan References: North Thurston Educational Foundation In a Landscape

    24 min

  6. 05/28/2024

    Episode 41: What Should Negotiators Know About Representation Cases?

    Emily Whitney and Dario de la Rosa from PERC and Nicole Thibodeau from the Alaska Labor Relations Agency join us for a discussion of representation processes at PERC and ALRA and why they are important to labor negotiators. References: Washington State PERC Alaska Labor Relations Association

    32 min

  7. 05/14/2024

    Episode 40: Daniel Kahneman Tribute Episode

    Chris and Loyd discuss the life and work of Daniel Kahneman who recently passed away. References: Daniel Kahneman, Who Plumbed the Psychology of Economics, NYT (nytimes.com) Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman | Goodreads

    41 min

  8. 04/09/2024

    Episode 39: Mental Health Discrimination in Negotiations

    Mediator, author, and mental-health advocate Dan Berstein discusses various approaches and systems for ending discriminatory practices against individuals with mental health conditions. AVOIDANCE RESOURCES Mental Health and Conflicts: A Handbook for EmpowermentVisit www.mhmediate.com/avoidance with password: "Avoid" to access a replay of the 2023 ACR-GNY conference program on "Overcoming Avoidance of Diversity Tools in Dispute Resolution", and a copy of the 2023 AALS WIP Conference pap...

    34 min
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The PERColator podcast, hosted by the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission, is a space where negotiation theory meets practice. The podcast will explore different themes related to collective bargaining and works to broaden the tools and resources the parties can use in that process to resolve conflicts and enhance labor-management relationships.

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  • Creator
    Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The PERColator Podcast
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