Consultation Arrangements. 11.4.1 This term applies if the Company:
(a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the Employees;
(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of Employees.
11.4.2 For a major change referred to in clause 12.5.1(a):
(a) the Company must notify the relevant Employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and
(b) subclauses 12.5.3 to 12.5.9 apply.
11.4.3 The relevant Employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
11.4.4 If:
(a) a relevant Employee(s) appoints a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
(b) the Employee or Employees advise the Company of the identity of the representative; the Company must recognise the representative.
11.4.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, the Company must:
(a) discuss with the relevant Employees:
(i) the introduction of the change; and
(ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the Employees; and
(iii) the measures the Company is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the Employees; and
(b) for the purposes of the discussion, provide in writing, to the relevant Employees;
(i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
(ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the Employees’ and
(iii) any other matters likely to affect the Employees.
11.4.6 However, the Company is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant Employees.
11.4.7 The Company must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change to the relevant Employees.
11.4.8 If a term in this Agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the Company, the requirements set out in clause 12.5.2 (a) and clauses 12.5.3 and 12.5.5 are taken not to apply.
11.4.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on Employees if it results in:
(a) the termination of the employment of Employees; or
(b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the Company’s workforce or to the skills required of Employees; or
(c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
(d) the alter...
Consultation Arrangements. 3.3.1 The parties to this Agreement are committed to co-operation and consultation at the workplace. Accordingly, a Consultative Committee will be maintained involving employees and employer representatives.
3.3.2 The consultative arrangements should not be used for personal issues as an alternative to the Grievance Procedures detailed in clause 3.2 of this Agreement.
3.3.3 The Consultative Committee will meet at least once per school term, unless the Committee itself agrees to meet more often.
3.3.4 The parties to this Agreement recognise that Consultative Committees are advisory in nature and that any decision remains the prerogative of the Head of Schools and the school leadership.
3.3.5 One staff representative of the Consultative Committee will be funded up to one full day each year to participate in consultative committee training.
Consultation Arrangements. 12.5.1 This term applies if the Company:
(a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the Employees;
(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of Employees.
12.5.2 For a major change referred to in clause 12.5.1(a):
(a) the Company must notify the relevant Employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and
(b) subclauses 12.5.3 to 12.5.9 apply.
Consultation Arrangements. 15.1 The parties are committed to consultation with the workforce and recognise the need to maintain mutual trust and understanding to ensure that effective consultation occurs.
15.2 For the purposes of this clause 15, “affected employees” means employees who may be affected by a change referred to in sub-clause 15.3.1 or sub-clause 15.4.1.
Consultation Arrangements. 16.1. LBTH-SSD Union representatives will be consulted through a formal mechanism (to be agreed by Tower Hamlets Trade Unions and ELCMHT) on any matters of ELCMHT policy or procedure which may impact upon seconded staff.
Consultation Arrangements. 2.1.1. The parties to this Agreement are committed to co-operation and consultation as part of the climate and culture of Catholic education. The parties also accept that according to the authority and responsibility structure of BCEO, final decision making remains the prerogative of the Executive Director. However, in coming to decisions, the Employer is committed to the process of consultation with employees.
2.1.2. BCEO has in place structures and may revise structures to facilitate consultation and to advise the Executive Director in decision making. These structures may include:
a) regular meetings of employees, management and committees;
b) an executive committee of senior staff;
c) other committees or groups set up from time to time by the Executive Director for a special purpose; and
d) various committees or officers appointed according to Government regulation (e.g. workplace health and safety).
2.1.3. The Staff Consultative Committee is also an important element in the consultative structure within BCEO. It provides a mechanism to ensure that all people affected have an opportunity to participate in the implementation and monitoring of the Agreement at the office level. Such an arrangement acknowledges the requirement for an atmosphere of mutual trust and co-operation.
2.1.4. The purpose of the Staff Consultative Committee is to:
a) provide an environment for greater two-way communication between the Employer and the employees;
b) provide advice on the priorities for the implementation of the Agreement;
c) provide a forum in which employees participate in the implementation of the Agreement;
d) address issues and provide advice to BCEO regarding matters arising from this Agreement; and
e) provide the Employer with the opportunity to utilise employee knowledge and experience.
2.1.5. The Staff Consultative Committee will operate with the following functions:
a) identify priorities for implementation of the Agreement; and
b) oversee the implementation of the Agreement.
2.1.6. The Staff Consultative Committee will reflect the staffing structure of BCEO and would generally include:
Consultation Arrangements. 3.1.1 The parties acknowledge the right of management to make decisions concerning the running of the business and its strategic position in the market. In addition, the parties are committed to effective consultation in the workplace that will provide employees with the opportunity to participate in decisions which impact on their working environment and conditions.
3.1.2 It is agreed that such consultation is dependent upon information sharing, trust, and recognition of each other’s needs and concerns.
3.1.3 A Consultative Committee has been established and shall comprise of management representatives, and employee representatives from designated work areas elected by the employees they represent.
3.1.4 The Consultative Committee will determine its Mode of Operations and Terms of Reference in consultation with employees and management, being mindful of the objectives of the Employer of continual growth of markets and employment opportunities.
3.1.5 It is expected that the Consultative Committee will be the appropriate forum for discussion of specific production/distribution issues. Normal day-to-day issues are to be resolved with the employee’s immediate team leader or supervisor or via the regular Consultative Team Meetings.
3.1.6 A secret ballot to fill the employee representative positions will take place prior to the nominal expiry date of this Agreement or earlier if required to fill a casual vacancy.
Consultation Arrangements. 7.1 This arrangement applies if:
a) the employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise; and
b) the change is likely to have a significant effect on employees of the enterprise.
7.2 The employer must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change.
7.3 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
7.4 If:
a) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
b) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the representative;
c) the employer must recognise the representative.
7.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, the employer must:
a) discuss with the relevant employees:
i. the introduction of the change; and
ii. the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and iii.measures the employer is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect iv.effect of the change on the employees; and
b) For the purposes of the discussion — provide, in writing, to the relevant employees:
i. all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
ii. information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and
iii. any other matters likely to affect the employees.
7.6 However, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees.
7.7 The employer must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees.
7.8 If a term in the enterprise agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the employer, the requirements set out in subclauses (2), (3) and (5) are taken not to apply.
7.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in:
a) the termination of the employment of employees; or
b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or to the skills required of employees; or
c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
d) the alteration of hours of work; or
e) the need to retrain employees; or
f) the need to relocate employees to another workplace; or
g) the restructuring of jobs.
7.10 In thi...
Consultation Arrangements. 8.1 The University is committed to directly consulting with all employees and the unions in relation to workplace relations, workplace change and human resource matters.
Consultation Arrangements. 8.1 The representatives on the Consultative Committee have been elected by the employees.
8.2 The Company, the Union and its members are committed to improved and effective consultation in the workplace. The parties agree that consultation will provide employees with an opportunity to participate fully in decisions which impact on their working environment and conditions.
8.3 It is agreed that such consultation is dependent upon * information sharing * trust * recognition of each other's needs and concerns.
8.4 The employer shall permit a notice board to be erected in the workplace to facilitate communication between employees.
8.5 Should the opportunity arise, job-sharing possibilities will be negotiated with the committee and the company. Such discussions will be determined on the company's needs at the time as opposed to the wants or desires of the individual.
