Collective bargaining

• The process we use to negotiate a new contract is called collective bargaining.
• State law requires public employers, like Minneapolis, to meet and negotiate on topics deemed by state law to be mandatory subjects of bargaining.

Parties involved

Here is who is involved and what roles they play.

The City of Minneapolis (the employer)

• Negotiate in good faith on behalf of the City of Minneapolis.
• Present the tentative agreement to City Council to approve or deny the agreement.

The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (the union)

• Negotiate in good faith on behalf of the union membership.
• Present the tentative agreement to the union members to approve or deny the agreement.

The City Council (the legislative branch of City government)

• Review the tentative agreement and vote to approve or deny the agreement.

Process transparency

The contract must comply with federal, state, and local law. The collective bargaining agreement for this process is governed by Chapter 179A (Public Employment Labor Relations Act) of the Minnesota Statutes.

Read Chapter 179A Statute

Information shared

During the negotiations process, the public will be informed of:

• Public meeting times, dates, and locations (see Minn. Stat. §179A.14)
• Proposals (public documents only)
• Supporting documents (when allowed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, Government Data Practices Act)