Everything You Need for Better Negotiations
A complete K-12 collective bargaining workspace built around the proven Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) methodology, designed for school districts and education unions.
The 6-Step Interest-Based Bargaining Process
Parley guides K-12 district and union teams through a structured Interest-Based Collective Bargaining (IBCB) framework from start to finish.
Foundation
Collaborate on joint opening statements and ground rules. District and union teams set the tone for productive, respectful dialogue from day one.
Issues & Interests
Each party confidentially documents their negotiation issues and underlying interests. AI suggests interests you might not have considered.
Shared Space
Issues are shared and mapped collaboratively. Link related issues between parties and build a shared understanding of what matters most.
Standards
Define objective criteria — financial, legal, operational, and precedent-based — to evaluate options fairly and transparently.
Evaluation
Use the Three-Cut Method to assess each option: Does it satisfy interests? Do we have resources? Is it politically viable?
Closure
Document resolved issues with agreed options. Track remaining items in a parking lot for future discussion.
Workspace Tools
Powerful tools that support your K-12 collective bargaining at every stage of the IBB process.
Sage
Smarter prep at every step. Sage generates suggestions for interests, options, standards, talking points, and more — giving both sides a head start on productive conversations.
Member Surveys
Collect priorities directly from teachers and education staff with customizable surveys. Aggregate responses to inform your union's negotiation strategy.
Comparable Contracts
Upload reference agreements and chat with Sage to search, compare, and analyze contract language across education collective bargaining agreements.
Supporting Documents
Centralized document management with role-based sharing. Keep all negotiation materials organized and accessible.
Likelihood Score
Predict ratification probability with union and employer approval scores. Evaluate draft proposals before bringing them to the table.