Prepared under the direction of Headquarters, Department of the Army with the aid of subject matter specialists and technicians, this guide was designed to facilitate the preparation for and presentation of a course in administering local labor agreements. The five sessions, intended for first-line supervisors involved in day-to-day administration of labor agreements, include: (1) Expectations of Army Management, (2) Understanding the Contract, (3) Role of Management, (4) Role of the Union, and (5) Evaluating Experience with the Contract. Each session is discussed in activity sheets which contain: (1) the subject matter topic, (2) objectives for the session, (3) staff, (4) advance preparation by participants and staff, (5) outline of the session activities, and (6) assignments for the next session. Learning activities include lectures, conferences and work groups, case discussions, role playing, reading, films, and visual aids. (GEB)