- Aug 18, 2002
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I know there's another salary negotiation thread, but did not want to derail it, so here I am. I'm curious as to how likely it is for any negotiation headroom to exist in a unionized position. There are clearly defined pay scales in the collective agreement, but the problem is there are no defined increases other than very little "cost of living" increases which usually don't even match the actual cost of living. Basically every other part of the company (still unionized parts) have much better compensation and significant/regular increases.
I went through interview and have been offered the position, but have yet to sit down and sign anything. I was happy to have the offer and said I was still interested, but we have yet to talk about anything pay related. Very confident that I am by far the best candidate they have for this position.
I could go to other departments, but I actually like this job and the people too. If the pay was closer to what I think it should be, I'd probably stay a lot longer. If I get the minimum, I'm likely to still accept but move on to something better within the next year.
Am I just dreaming thinking that salary can be negotiated in a unionized position? Any tips?
I went through interview and have been offered the position, but have yet to sit down and sign anything. I was happy to have the offer and said I was still interested, but we have yet to talk about anything pay related. Very confident that I am by far the best candidate they have for this position.
I could go to other departments, but I actually like this job and the people too. If the pay was closer to what I think it should be, I'd probably stay a lot longer. If I get the minimum, I'm likely to still accept but move on to something better within the next year.
Am I just dreaming thinking that salary can be negotiated in a unionized position? Any tips?