Typically, a labor contract will focus on compensation, benefits, and working conditions. The first two of these concepts are relatively straightforward, while the latter is more complex. Working conditions can include safety, but it can also include some discussions related to promotion, to how union grievances are conducted, or to anything else both parties wish to bring into the discussion. In this assignment, you will explore what each side wants to get out of a contract, and the potential benefits and costs each side might face if the contract is to one-sided. An understanding of these points will better prepare public administrators in their engagement with public sector union officials in a real-world environment.