Common use of EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Clause in Contracts

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 8.01 As the Employer and the Union are committed to joint consultation and constructive problem-solving where matters of mutual interest are concerned, an Employee/Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) shall be formed for this purpose within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Collective Agreement and shall function for the term of this Collective Agreement. Both the Employer and the Union shall appoint up to three (3) representatives to the Committee. 8.02 The purpose of the EMAC is to xxxxxx communications between the Employer and its Employees, to discuss issues that may arise, and make recommendations for the Employer to consider. There is to be a majority consensus of the EMAC for recommendations to the Employer. The committee does not have the authority to make decisions which are binding on the Employer and cannot change the terms of the Collective Agreement. 8.03 The function of the EMAC is to examine and make recommendations regarding the concerns of management and/or Employees relative to matters related to employment not covered in this Collective Agreement. In no case will the EMAC deal with the interpretation of this Collective Agreement or matters, which have resulted in the filing of a grievance. 8.04 An Employee shall be paid at their basic rate of pay for attendance at EMAC meetings. Such time shall not be used in the calculation of overtime.

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 8.01 As the Employer and the Union are committed to joint consultation and constructive problem-solving where matters of mutual interest are concerned, an Employee/Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) shall be formed for this purpose purpose. within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Collective Agreement and shall function for the term of this Collective Agreement. Both the Employer and the Union shall appoint up to three (3) representatives to the Committee. 8.02 The purpose of the EMAC is to xxxxxx communications between the Employer and its Employees, to discuss issues that may arise, and make recommendations for the Employer to consider. There is to be a majority consensus of the EMAC for recommendations to the Employer. The committee does not have the authority to make decisions which are binding on the Employer and cannot change the terms of the Collective Agreement. 8.03 The function of the EMAC is to examine and make recommendations regarding the concerns of management and/or Employees relative to matters related to employment not covered in this Collective Agreement. In no case will the EMAC deal with the interpretation of this Collective Agreement or matters, which have resulted in the filing of a grievance. 8.04 The Employer and Union shall designate joint chairpersons and they shall alternate in presiding over meetings. 8.05 At a minimum of once every four (4) months, the chairpersons shall call for agenda items for the meetings. Five (5) days following the call for agenda items, the presiding chairperson shall determine whether there are sufficient and appropriate agenda items for an EMAC meeting to be held. Members of the Committee shall normally receive a notice and agenda for the meeting at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting. 8.06 An Employee shall be paid at their basic rate of pay for attendance at EMAC meetings. Such time shall not be used in the calculation of overtime.