The annual Jim George Collective Bargaining Summit is an opportunity for local associations to come together for training opportunities that benefit members at the bargaining table. The NJEA Jim George Collective Bargaining Award is presented at the conference and all nominated associations are recognized as well. To nominate a local association, visit njea.org/cbaward. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 9, 2022.

Event Details

The Jim George Collective Bargaining Summit introduces a new in-person (lab style) interactive experience, designed to provide local leaders and members with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to achieve their bargaining goals.

Labs (participants will attend all labs):

1. Preparation & Organizing
2. Compensation
3. Proposals & Counters

Unable to attend in-person?  Plan to participate with our Saturday-only no cost virtual seminars:  Participants will pick two workshops:

1. Bargaining ESP Issues
2. Political Organizing for Collective Bargaining
3. Introduction to Bargaining
4. Organizing Around the Bargaining Table

Summit Agenda

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

4 – 6 p.m. |   Registration
5 – 7:15 p.m. |  Dinner
7:30 – 9 p.m.  | Welcome – The Nuts & Bolts of Bargaining
9 – 9:30 p.m. | Presentation of the Jim George Collective Bargaining Award
9:30 p.m.  | Reception to honor award winner & nominees

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022

7 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m. | Lab 1
10-10:30 a.m.  | Break (check out)
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Lab 2
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. |  Lab 3
1:45 p.m. | Lunch

Register

To register for the in-person summit paying by check, please download and mail in the registration form below. Registration deadline has been extended to Sept. 30.

Register below for online registration for the in-person summit payable with a credit card, and/or online registration for virtual seminars.