Common use of After December Clause in Contracts

After December. 31, 2016, the employer subsidy percentage of the applicable premium for full- time bargaining unit members enrolled in a university offered health plan will be set at the same amount as for all other non-bargaining unit staff enrolled in the same health plan. Prior to the finalization and implementation of a change in the employer subsidy percentage, the University will bargain with the Union. The University acknowledges that CWA members have the right to bargain collectively with the University to determine wages, hours, terms and other conditions of employment. If during the term of the Agreement substantial changes to the wellness program are considered, including, but not limited to changes which could result in mandated behavioral changes or treatment regimens, the University will bargain over the contemplated changes with CWA at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the change. It is expected that the CWA will stay abreast of changes to the contours of the University-wide program through its participation in the University-wide committee, known as the Health Plan Oversight Committee (HPOC). The University has charged HPOC with reviewing and making recommendations regarding anticipated changes in the University’s health care program. The president of CWA will have the opportunity to appoint one bargaining unit member to the University-wide committee known as the Health Plan Oversight Committee. 18.2 The University strives to keep health care benefits affordable and accessible to its employees. Health costs are greatly driven by factors including but not limited to provider costs, costs of goods and services, employee experience rates, health risks, lifestyle behaviors, and chronic conditions. The University and CWA agree that it is important to encourage, empower and reward members for actively engaging in managing and taking personal accountability for their health. Accordingly, the CWA agrees to work collaboratively with the University in marketing YP4H to CWA bargaining unit members and agrees to emphasize increasing member participation. Upon mutual agreement, the University will provide paid release time for CWA stewards to attend annual training for the purpose of learning about new programs and changes offered to employees in conjunction with open enrollment periods. The President of CWA shall appoint one lead chief xxxxxxx to serve as a liaison between CWA and the Office of Human Resources Benefits Division to maintain ongoing constructive relations between the parties regarding these issues. To facilitate greater participation in YP4H, the University shall take the following steps: 1. The Labor Relations Manager will work with business units and employees to encourage employee participation in YP4H subject to the operational needs of the business units. 2. The University will make paper forms for participation in YP4H’s Personal Health Assessment readily available to all bargaining unit members and their representatives. 3. The University will assist bargaining unit members who wish to participate in YP4H’s Personal Health Assessment by providing access to computers as requested and required by such bargaining unit members subject to the operational needs of the business units.