Common use of Initiating Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Initiating Negotiations. Negotiations may commence at the request of the Union or the Board within ninety (90) days of the expiration of the existing Agreement. Such requests shall be made to the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) and the Superintendent or his/her designee, the Local Union President, or the OAPSE Staff Field Representative. Upon written request of either party for a meeting to open negotiations, a mutually acceptable meeting date shall be set not more than fifteen (15) days following the request.

Initiating Negotiations. Negotiations may commence at the request of the Union or the Board within ninety (90) days of the expiration of the existing Agreement, or earlier if mutually agreed upon by both parties. Such requests shall be made to the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) and the Superintendent or his/her designee, the Local Union President, or the OAPSE Staff Field Representative. Upon written request of either party for a meeting to open negotiations, a mutually acceptable meeting date shall be set not more than fifteen (15) days following the request, or later if mutually agreed upon.