I work at a non profit and we just won union recognition and are slowly moving towards first contract negotiations and I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I’M DOING. Would love to chat with some folks about their experiences, especially if you’ve negotiated around contracts/grants/etc.
Oh, and PS: always be professional/polite-ish during bargaining meetings. “[Not] bargaining in good faith” is a weapon to use against admin but it can also be used against you.