Common use of Commitments to Consultation Clause in Contracts

Commitments to Consultation. The parties to this agreement recognise that for the agreement to be successful, then the initiatives contained within this agreement need to be implemented through an open and consultative process. The parties to this agreement are committed to involving employees and their union representatives in the consultative processes affecting the workforce. Employees will be encouraged to participate in the consultation process by allowing adequate time to understand, analyse, seek appropriate advice from their union and respond to such information. Consultation requires the exchange of timely information relevant to the issues at hand, and a genuine desire for the consideration of each party’s views, before making a final decision.