COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. Section 1: The Company and the Union recognize that it is in the best interest of the parties, the employees, and the public that all dealing between them be characterized by responsibility and respect. To this end, the Company and the Union and their respective representatives will apply the terms of this Agreement fairly in accord with its intent and meaning, and consistent with the Union's status as exclusive bargaining representative of all employees in the unit.
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. Section 2.01 The Company and the Union recognize that it is in the best interest of both parties, the employees, the customers of the Company and the public that all dealings between them continue to be characterized by mutual responsibility and respect. To ensure that this relationship continues and improves the Company and the Union and their respective representatives at all levels will apply the terms of this Contract fairly in accord with its intent and meaning and consistent with the Union’s status as the exclusive bargaining representative of all employees covered by this Contract.
Section 2.02 The Union agrees to furnish the Company with a list of the names of authorized Union representatives and their Union titles and provide updates to the list as changes are made.
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. 3.1 The Company will not discriminate against any employee because of membership in or lawful activity on behalf of the Union, nor will the Company interfere with the right of any employee to become a member of the Union. The Union will not intimidate, coerce, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who chooses not to join the Union.
3.2 The Company shall provide a seniority list to the Union in April and October of each year. In the event of a layoff, the Company will provide an updated seniority list within thirty (30) days of the layoff date. In the event the Union does not question the lists and their contents within thirty (30) days after furnished, any action taken by the Company in reliance thereon will not result in any liability on the part of the Company.
3.3 It is agreed that neither the Company nor the Union will discriminate against any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
3.4 Except as specifically limited by this Agreement, the management of the business and the direction of the work force shall remain with the Company including, but not limited to, the right to hire, discipline and discharge for cause, layoff, assign, promote and transfer employees, to decide the number of employees needed at any particular time or place, to use improved methods or equipment, and to be the sole judge of the types and standards of communications service rendered the public. The Company, however, shall not contract out any work covered by this Agreement if, as a result thereof, it would become necessary to lay off or reduce to part-time any employees in job titles performing core business functions. Job titles considered to be core business functions are: SALES & SERVICE TECHNICIAN I1 SALES & SERVICE TECHNICIAN II FACILITIES ASSIGNER Employees in the following titles employed prior to 16 May 2005 shall not be laid off or reduced to part-time as a consequence of sub-contracting or outsourcing during the term of this contract: SALES AND SERVICE CONSULTANT
3.5 In any instance where the Company intends to meet with an employee and anticipates suspending or discharging the employee, it shall provide the Union advance notification. At any meeting between a representative of the Company and an employee which could result in disciplinary action (including, warnings which are to be recorded in the personnel file, suspension, demotion, or discharge for cause) a Unio...
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COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. In the spirit of fostering a positive labour relations environment and for the purposes of maintaining effective communications, the Company and the Union Local Executive will: • Hold quarterly meetings to discuss current labour relations issues and grievances at the Step 3 level with the goal of achieving mutually agreeable resolutions. These meetings will also be used to discuss improvements relating to productivity, customer satisfaction, and other corporate initiatives. Management representatives will include, but are not restricted to operational Vice-Presidents and Directors with bargaining unit staff, Human Resources, and Labour Relations; and • Meet annually to share information relating to the strategic objectives of the Company. Management representatives will include, but are not restricted to selected members of the senior executive and senior management teams. *XXX: Job Security Agreement The Job Security Agreement is amended as follows:
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. In the spirit of fostering a positive labour relations environment and for the purposes of maintaining effective communications, the Company and the Union Local Executive will: Meet annually to share information relating to the strategic objectives of the Company. Management representatives will include, but are not restricted to selected members of the senior executive and senior management teams. Hold quarterly meetings with management representatives including but not restricted to operational Vice-Presidents and Directors with bargaining unit staff, Human Resources, and Labour Relations; The subjects that may be discussed without prejudice to either party at these annual and quarterly meetings may include, but are not limited to: Corporate initiatives Improvements relating to productivity Customer satisfaction Planned contracting out activities Potential opportunities for contracting in of work Step 3 Level Grievances Other labour relations issues These meetings are intended for the purpose of providing information, discussing the application of policies, or reviewing areas of concern with the goal of achieving mutually agreeable resolutions.
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. 1. Bargaining on wages, hours of employment, working conditions and other general conditions of employment shall be conducted by the duly designated representatives of the Union and the Company.
2. The Union and the Company agree to certify to each other the names of their respective officers and representatives who are authorized to represent the parties in collective bargaining.
3. A maximum of one (1) employee shall be allowed time off without loss of basic pay while in attendance at scheduled collective bargaining sessions with Company representatives during regularly scheduled working hours. A maximum of two (2) employees shall be allowed time off without loss of basic pay while in attendance at scheduled grievance meetings with Company representatives during regularly scheduled working hours.
3.1 In the event such scheduled meetings extend beyond the hours regularly scheduled for a work day or are scheduled outside the employee's normal working hours, no compensation will be paid by the Company for time consumed outside such hours.
4. Both the Company and the Union agree to keep each other currently advised in writing of the names of their representatives who are authorized to handle grievances at each step of the Grievance Procedure.
5. When notice from one party to the other is required under this Agreement, the parties agree to keep each other informed in writing of the name of the representative who is to receive such notices.
6. The Company agrees that it will give the appropriate International Representative of the Union seven (7) days' advance notice of any transfer or promotion of a Union Representative, when such would affect the employee's status as a Union Representative.
7. Service requirements permitting, an employee who is a duly certified Representative of the Union will be given time off without pay to attend Union conferences and conventions provided that ten (10) days’ notice is given to the Company. Upon receipt of a written request from CWA International or its designee, management will review and approve, on an individual case basis, additional time off without pay for absences of a duly certified Representative of the Union provided that ten (10) day advance notice is received. Such time off from scheduled work will be given, service requirements permitting.
8. Neither the Union nor its members shall carry on Union activities when any one of the employees involved is on duty. Insofar as this provision only is concerned, relief p...
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. In the spirit of fostering a positive labour relations environment and for the purposes of maintaining effective communications, the Company and the Union Local Executive will: • Meet annually to share information relating to the strategic objectives of the Company. Management representatives will include, but are not restricted to selected members of the senior executive and senior management teams. • Hold quarterly meetings with management representatives including but not restricted to operational Vice-Presidents and Directors with bargaining unit staff, Human Resources, and Labour Relations; • The subjects that may be discussed without prejudice to either party at these annual and quarterly meetings may include, but are not limited to: • Corporate initiatives • Improvements relating to productivity • Customer satisfaction • Planned contracting out activities • Potential opportunities for contracting in of work • Step 3 Level Grievances • Other labour relations issues These meetings are intended for the purpose of providing information, discussing the application of policies, or reviewing areas of concern with the goal of achieving mutually agreeable resolutions.
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. A. The Company and the Union recognize that it is in the best interests of both parties, the employees and the public that all dealings between them continue to be characterized by mutual responsibility and respect. To ensure that this relationship continues and improves, the Company and the Union and their respective representatives at all levels will apply the terms of this Contract fairly in accord with its intent and meaning and consistent with the Union's status as exclusive bargaining representative of all employees covered by this Contract. Each party shall bring to the attention of all employees in the units covered by this Contract, including new hires, their purpose to conduct themselves in a spirit of responsibility and respect and of the measures they have agreed upon to insure adherence to this purpose.
B. Company and Union representatives, including first level managers and union stewards, have the day-to-day responsibility to deal reasonably and in good faith to continue the tradition of responsible relations between the Company and the Union. It is the intent of both parties to deal with one another at all levels in a sincere, honest, and businesslike manner.
COMPANY-UNION RELATIONS. 1.1 The Brotherhood agrees that the employees in the bargaining unit will perform their respective Company duties loyally, efficiently, and continuously under the terms of the contract. The Brotherhood further agrees that there will be no strike, sit-down, or other concerted cessation or delay of work during the continuance of this Agreement. The Company on its part agrees that there shall be no lockouts. It is the mutual desire of both parties hereto to provide uninterrupted and continuous service.
