HEALTH CARE REOPENER. a. The parties recognize that during the term of this Agreement, it may be necessary for the County to reopen this Article of the contract for the exclusive purpose of negotiating health benefit changes. Where the County finds it necessary to make such changes, the County shall notify UPEC in writing. UPEC shall request to meet and confer over any proposed change within ten (10) days. The parties agree to meet and confer in good faith pursuant to G.C. 3500 et seq. and Charter Article XIX, Section 91-95. It is the intent of parties to utilize this process to maintain to the extent permissible the health care benefits and coverage currently provided. b. Any agreement resulting from such negotiations shall become an addendum to this Agreement. c. Any changes resulting from this section will only be implemented if such change is applied to all bargaining units. d. Should the County reopen this Agreement pursuant to Item a above, Article III, Section 4.2 of this Agreement shall be suspended, if permitted by law.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
