AGENCY PERSONNEL POLICIES. Section 1. When a change in a written Agency personnel policy occurs, or when the Agency implements a new written personnel policy, the Agency shall send employees an e-mail message of the change(s). (a) Should the Agency change a current written Agency personnel policy or establish a new written Agency personnel policy that involves a mandatory subject of bargaining, the Employer will notify the Union in writing. If the Union desires to bargain on the proposed change or new personnel policy, the Union shall demand to bargain within seven (7) calendar days of the date upon which the Union receives written notice of the proposed change or new personnel policy. The Employer and Union shall start bargaining on a date mutually agreed upon. Any agreement reached shall be reduced to writing. (b) Alleged violations of Section 2(a) of this Article shall not be grievable but shall be addressed exclusively by unfair labor practice complaints under ORS 243.672(1)(e) or (2)(b). The Union agrees that any unfair labor practice complaint will be filed no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the receipt of written notice of the alleged unilateral change. Any Union demand to bargain on any Agency personnel policy changes that involves mandatory subjects of bargaining will be sent directly to the Employer. (c) Notwithstanding Article 6 (No strike/No Lockout), if the Parties do not reach agreement, the Union may exercise its right to strike and the Employer may implement all or part of its last offer consistent with the dispute resolution procedures outlined in ORS 243 et seq. (d) Time limits specified in this procedure must be observed unless either party requests and is granted a specific time extension. Such extension must be stipulated in writing and shall become part of the record. Section 3. Nothing in this Article is intended to inhibit the Agency from issuing directives and/or statements that interpret or effectuate a contractual obligation. However, a copy of such statements or directives shall be sent to the Union as soon as possible before implementation. Upon request of the Union, the Agency agrees to meet and discuss the directive or statement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
