Practical, firsthand advice to novices in school public relations positions on what to do and not do if a teachers' strike is expected in their districts. (Author/MLF)

This guide contains practical, field-tested advice concerning the development of a suitable negotiating strategy for management's use in public sector collective bargaining. The author stresses that strategies are long-term plans of action and that this book does not consider bargaining tactics--the individual methods used to achieve the strategic…

Following examples of strike management in Tacoma and West Valley, Washington, advice is offered to school boards for minimizing damage during teachers' strikes. Topics discussed are substitute teachers, teacher contact, public relations, telephone strategies, consultants, picket lines, and maintaining patience and communication with school and…

The collection of readings and ideas in this booklet are intended to help school districts in developing and maintaining a public relations program. The first section, concerning policies and programs, contains articles about the need for good public relations programs and how to establish them and sample memorandums concerning school…

Guidelines are given to school board members and administrators on using advocacy communications in dealing with teachers' strikes. Strikes are described as staged media events and extensions of the collective bargaining process. An educational association's "game plan" is outlined which summarizes the five central themes used by most…

This guide is intended to help educational administrators implement a sound public relations program during a school strike. Early preparation and professionalism are stressed as keys to success. Communications with employees, news media representatives, parents, and community residents are discussed. Communication techniques that are explained…

Describes seven main power tactics used by teacher unions in strike situations. Recommends a program of advocacy communication strategies that school boards can follow in fostering positive community relations before and during a strike. (IW)

Maintaining that the development of a detailed communication plan well in advance of school collective bargaining negotiations will be a critical ingredient in the success of school districts' bargaining efforts, this handbook concentrates on communication before, during, and after the bargaining process, rather than on explicit bargaining…