Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Issues. The parties recognize the importance of creating an inclusive workplace where employees of diverse backgrounds can work and communicate effectively.
Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Issues. Section 1. The parties recognize that many recent immigrant workers are employed by the Employer and are a vital element to the success of the facility. While English is the language of the workplace, the Employer recognizes the right of employees to use the language of their own choice among themselves where such use does not adversely affect the operation, work performance, or customer service levels.
Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Issues. The parties recognize that recent immigrant workers are employed by the Company and are a vital element to the success of the facility. While English is the language of the workplace, the Company recognizes the right of employees to use the language of their own choice amongst themselves. The Company is committed to a program to improve its ability to communicate with employees who do not communicate in English. To that end the Company agrees that where there is a communication difficulty with a particular employee, on request the Company will provide a translator chosen by the employee to facilitate communications, so long as the individual is available within twenty-four (24) hours. All Company posting and mailings shall be in English and Spanish. The Union also recognizes its responsibility as the exclusive bargaining agent and agrees to represent all employees in the unit without discrimination.
Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Issues. The parties recognize that recent immigrant workers are employed by the Company and are a vital element to the success of the facility. While English is the language of the workplace, the Company recognizes the right of employees to use the language of their own choice amongst themselves. The Company is committed to a program to improve its ability to communicate with employees who do not communicate in English. To that end the Company agrees that where there is a communication difficulty with a particular employee, on request the Company will provide a translator chosen by the employee to facilitate communications, so long as the individual is available within twenty-four (24) hours.
