WHAT IS CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ?
Collective bargaining and contract administration are the two main parts of a labor-management relationship. A contract provides the framework for this relationship, while administration is a continuous process that gives life to a contract and collects input for subsequent negotiations. The extent to which there is harmony or conflict between labor and management is greatly influenced by the quality of contract administration. It affects how well the parties are able to live with the terms and conditions of their current contract as well as the degree of success they will have in negotiating future contracts. The effectiveness of contract administration also impacts upon the success of a union as an organization and as a representative of employees in a bargaining unit, and upon that of an employer as a competitive supplier of goods and services.
