Common use of Framework for Collective Bargaining Clause in Contracts

Framework for Collective Bargaining. EOPA shall notify the Employer of its intent to bargain not less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of this Agreement. The parties mutually agree that it is undesirable to interrupt the school program or the occupational responsibilities of the Board members for the purpose of negotiations. Therefore, every effort will be made to schedule meetings when all parties are free from such responsibilities. When negotiations are conducted during regular work hours, released time shall be provided for EOPA’s negotiating committee members. It is agreed that the parties will jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) if either party to this Agreement declares impasse. Should FMCS be unavailable, the parties shall immediately commence discussions as to a replacement. The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board shall be notified. Within thirty (30) days after the agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Employer and presented to each bargaining unit member now employed or hereafter employed. In addition, the Employer shall provide EOPA copies of the Agreement without charge to EOPA.

Framework for Collective Bargaining. EOPA shall notify the Employer of its intent to bargain not less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of this Agreement. The parties mutually agree that it is undesirable undesir- able to interrupt the school program or the occupational responsibilities of the Board members for the purpose of negotiations. Therefore, every effort will be made to schedule meetings when all parties are free from such responsibilities. When negotiations are conducted during regular work hours, released time shall be provided for EOPA’s negotiating committee members. It is agreed that the parties will jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) if either party to this Agreement declares impasse. Should FMCS be unavailable, the parties shall immediately commence discussions as to a replacement. The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board shall be notified. Within thirty (30) days after the agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Employer and presented to each bargaining unit member now employed or hereafter employed. In additionad- dition, the Employer shall provide EOPA copies of the Agreement without charge to EOPA.