Common use of AWARD PROGRAMS Clause in Contracts

AWARD PROGRAMS. Section 24.1 The Company and the Union mutually recognize and agree that changes in the telecommunications industry and the Company's position in that industry necessitate all possible efforts to expand and strengthen the Company's marketing and customer service capabilities. To that end, the Company and the Union agree that individual and team contributions to the Company's marketing, performance and customer service efforts may be recognized and rewarded through Award Programs, subject to the following provisions. (a) The Programs will be used with those employees who, in their regular job activities, have an opportunity to directly contribute to the Company's revenues or to positively and directly affect the perception or performance of the Company in the marketplace. (b) Prior to the commencement of each Award Program, the Company will discuss the nature of the Program with the Union either through an established Labor-Management Forum or with a CWA Bargaining Agent. (c) All such Programs will be fairly and equitably designed, implemented and administered. (d) The current process of Union involvement will be continued for the life of the agreement.