Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Agency agrees to meet with the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment. 2. The Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes thirty (30) days prior to the desired date of implementation, except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, and shall include the following: a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice. b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary). c. What the anticipated impact will be on employees, and the Parties. 3. The Union will have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change cannot be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3. 4. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Except in situations arising out of Section 4.2, the Agency agrees to meet consult with the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment. This section applies to any change of conditions of employment, regardless of the number of employees affected, to include situations where employees may be exposed to hazardous materials or conditions. In other words, even if the change affects a single employee, the Agency has a duty to comply with this section.
2. The Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes thirty sixty (3060) days prior to the desired date of implementation, except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, and shall include the following:
a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice.;
b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary).; and,
c. What the anticipated immediate and long-term impact will be on employees, employees and the Parties.
3. The Union will have fifteen thirty (1530) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change cannot be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3.
4. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Except in situations arising out of Section 4.2, the Agency agrees to meet consult with the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment. This section applies to any change of conditions of employment, regardless of the number of employees affected. In other words, even if the change affects a single employee, the Agency has a duty to comply with this section.
2. The Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes thirty sixty (3060) days prior to the desired date of implementation, except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, and shall include the following:
a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice.;
b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary).; and,
c. What If known, what the anticipated immediate and long-term impact will be on employees, and the Parties.
3. The Union will have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change cannot be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3.
4. Agency representatives may not formally discuss with employees a change to conditions of employment until the Agency and the Union have completed the requirements of this section. Any communication between Agency representatives and employees prior to completion of negotiations and/or impact/implementation bargaining, regardless of the medium used (i.e., whether it’s communicated in person/verbally, in printed/written form, electronically, or by using a voice-recorded or video message), about a pending action covered by this section must be agreed to by the Union before release.
5. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Except in situations arising out of Section 4.2, the Agency agrees to meet consult and with the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment. This section applies to any change of conditions of employment, regardless of the number of employees affected. In other words, even if the change affects a single employee, the Agency has a duty to comply with this section.
2. The Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes thirty sixty (3060) days prior to the desired date of implementation, except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, and shall include the following:
a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice.;
b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary).; and,
c. What If known, what the anticipated immediate and long-term impact will be on employees, and the Parties.
3. The Union will have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change cannot be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3.
4. Agency representatives may not formally discuss with employees a change to conditions of employment until the Agency and the Union have completed the requirements of this section. Any communication between Agency representatives and employees prior to completion of negotiations and/or impact/implementation bargaining, regardless of the medium used (i.e., whether it’s communicated in person/verbally, in printed/written form, electronically, or by using a voice-recorded or video message), about a pending action covered by this section must be agreed to by the Union before release.
5. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Except in situations arising out of Section 4.2, the Agency agrees to meet with notify the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment.
2. The Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes thirty (30) days prior to the desired date of implementation, except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, and shall include the following:
a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice.
b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary).
c. What the anticipated immediate and long-term impact will be on employees, and the Parties.
3. The Union will have fifteen fourteen (1514) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change canwill not be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3.
4. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Except in situations arising out of Section 4.2, the Agency agrees to meet with the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment.
2. The Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes thirty sixty (3060) days prior to the desired date of implementation, except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, and shall include the following:
a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice.
b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary).
c. What the anticipated immediate and long-term impact will be on employees, and the Parties.
3. The Union will have fifteen thirty (1530) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change cannot be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3.
4. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Changes Affecting Conditions of Employment. 1. The Agency agrees to meet with the Union prior to implementing, modifying, or cancelling any personnel policy or procedure that affects employee conditions of employment.
2. The Union will be provided a written notice employment as far in advanced as possible of proposed changes thirty (30) days prior to the desired date of implementation.
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 (above), and except in cases where a change to conditions of employment is necessitated in order to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel or property, or when the Agency, in good faith, cannot provide timely notification under this Section, the Union will be provided a written notice of proposed changes no less than forty-five (45) days prior to the desired date of implementation. The notice shall be the Agency’s finalized plan-of-action, shall be submitted to the designated Union representative as identified in Section 6.1(4)(a), and shall include the following:
a. Whether the proposal will be a new policy or practice, or if it is a change to an established policy or practice.
b. Justification for the proposal (why is it necessary).
c. What the anticipated immediate and long-term impact will be on employees, and the Parties.
3. The Union will have As soon as practicable, but no later than fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Agency’s notice to submit a request notice, the Union will notify the Agency of their desire to negotiate (if the subject is negotiable), or to bargaining bargain on the impact and implementation thereof. Once the Union submits a timely request under this Section, the proposed change cannot be implemented until negotiations and/or bargaining have been completed IAW Section 6.3. Failure on the Union’s behalf to request negotiations and/or bargaining with fifteen (15) days will be interpreted as concurrence with the Agency’s proposal, and shall allow the Agency to implement their proposal immediately.
4. When the Agency is unable to provide timely notice IAW Paragraph 2 (above), the Parties will meet, prior to implementation of the changes, to determine how to modify the requirements of this Section, and to explore an alternate arrangement which will satisfy the Agency’s need to expedite implementation of their change while at the same time honoring the Union’s right to negotiate and/or bargain the proposed changes to conditions of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement