III‑ Bargaining Structure
•Initially industry‑wide bargaining
•In 1941 LO expanded its right to be present at industry negotiations to the right to make proposals
•Equivalent powers on SAF side.  Since 1905 no affiliated association can sign industry agreement without SAF approval
•National Framework Agreements
–Beginning 1956 industry negotiations preceded by framework agreement negotiated by LO and SAF
–These set cost limits on industry agreements
Initially industry‑wide bargaining
   Supplemented by plant bargaining on local issues, especially incentive payments & job evaluation

In 1941 LO expanded its right to be present at industry negotiations to the right to make proposals
   Where union rejects LO proposals, strike/lockout assistance may be withheld

These set cost limits on industry agreements
   This is where details are determined