Guidelines for Labor-Management Partnerships Use the following guidelines to establish a successful labor-management partnership: Include an equal number of labor and management members Establish an environment that respects and values all employees Have a willingness to share power Retain respect and trust for all Foster open and candid sharing of information Encourage joint decision-making through consensus Commit to and have patience with the partnership for the long haul Cooperate despite disagreements on specific issues Believe the partnership will lead to a more effective organization Identify and solve problems jointly to better serve customers and achieve mission