Interest Based Bargaining is a different approach to collective bargaining than positional bargaining. Interest Based Bargaining approaches the resolution of differences between management and labor by using

a neutral third party to help narrow the differences between labor and management.

joint problem solving methods to address the issue$($s$)$ between them.

economic and financial data to support their respective positions on wages and benefits.

outside experts in the field of public administration to help the parties settle their differences.