COMMUNICATIONS FORUM Sample Clauses
The Communications Forum clause establishes a formal process or platform for parties to discuss and resolve issues related to the agreement. Typically, this involves regular meetings, designated representatives, or specified procedures for raising and addressing concerns or disputes. By providing a structured method for communication, the clause helps ensure that misunderstandings are minimized and that any problems can be addressed collaboratively and efficiently.
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM. A. Regular meetings between the Board and the Union shall be scheduled and convened to discuss matters of mutual concern. Specific grievances shall not be discussed, nor shall the meetings be considered bargaining sessions. Moreover, matters pertaining to or affecting the wages, hours, or terms and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members, and matters pertaining to the terms of this Agreement, shall not be addressed in these meetings. Meetings shall be scheduled on a mutually convenient date and time, but will be conducted not less than quarterly. Committee meetings are not intended to replace informal communications between the Board and the Union and/or their representatives.
B. A committee consisting of six (6) representatives shall constitute the Board Committee. A committee consisting of six (6) members of the bargaining unit shall constitute the Union Committee.
C. The Board shall arrange for training of all committee members in collaborative problem solving. Bargaining unit members will be released from their regular duties for this training but will not receive additional compensation for the additional personal time required for these sessions.
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM. 1. Regular meetings between the Board and Association shall be scheduled and convened to discuss matters of mutual concern. Specific grievances shall not be discussed, nor shall the meetings be considered bargaining sessions. Meetings shall be scheduled on a mutually convenient date and time, but will be conducted not less than on a per semester basis. Committee meetings are not intended to replace informal communications between the Board and the Association and/or their representatives.
2. A committee consisting of three (3) representatives shall constitute the Board Committee. A committee consisting of three (3) members of the bargaining unit shall constitute the Association Committee.
3. The Board shall arrange for training of all committee members in collaborative problem solving, if needed. Bargaining unit members will be released from their regular duties for this training, but will not receive additional compensation for the additional personal time required for these trainings/meetings.
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM. Section 1. Purpose A Communications Forum is established to create an opportunity for the exchange of views and information between the Employer and the Union regarding the administration of this collective bargaining agreement and dialogue between the parties relating to other items of concern.
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM. A. Regular meetings between the Board and the Union shall be scheduled and convened to discuss matters of mutual concern. Specific grievances shall not be discussed, nor shall the meetings be considered bargaining sessions. Meetings shall be scheduled on a mutually convenient date and time, but will be conducted not less than quarterly. Committee meetings are not intended to replace informal communications between the Board and the Union and/or their representatives.
B. A committee consisting of three (3) representatives shall constitute the Board Committee. A committee consisting of three (3) members of the bargaining unit shall constitute the Union Committee.
C. The Board shall arrange for training of all committee members in collaborative problems solving. Bargaining unit members will be released from their regular duties for this training but will not receive additional compensation for the additional personal time required for these sessions.
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM. The Company will conduct a quarterly communication forum with nominated employee representatives in relation to issues such as: • Implementation of the EBA • Policy initiatives • Review of RDO System