Common use of Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits Clause in Contracts

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten (10) representatives, three (3) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five (5) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. E. In the event the per Employee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 5% (after accounting for the Employee deductions as specified in Section 1.E. of this article) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C of this article, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌(LMCEB)‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement collective bargaining agreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten eight (10) 8) representatives, three two (32) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five four (54) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement collective bargaining agreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. Prior to bargaining exchange of proposals for the next contract negotiations, the LMCEB will convene to review the Health Plan Consultant’s proposed health plan modifications/other considerations and make recommendations to the Bargaining Teams. E. In the event the per Employee employee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 5% (after accounting for the Employee employee deductions as specified in Section 1.E. of this article) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C of this article, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee employee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEAFNSBEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten (10) representatives, three (3) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five (5) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. Such recommendations by LMCEB shall not be a substitute for collective bargaining. E. In the event the per Employee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 5% (after accounting for the Employee deductions as specified in Section 1.E. of this article) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C of this article, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌(LMCEB)‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement collective bargaining agreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten (10) representatives, three (3) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five (5) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membershipmembership annually. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement collective bargaining agreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. Prior to bargaining exchange of proposals for the next contract negotiations, the LMCEB will convene to review the Health Plan Consultant’s proposed health plan modifications/other considerations and make recommendations to the Bargaining Teams. E. In the event the per Employee employee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 5% (after accounting for the Employee employee deductions as specified in Section 1.E. of this article) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C of this article, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee employee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEAFNSBEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement cCollective bBargaining aAgreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten eight (10) 8) representatives, three two (32) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five four (54) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement cCollective bBargaining aAgreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-co- payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. E. In the event the per Employee eEmployee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 5% (after accounting for the Employee eEmployee ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 Contract 7/1/15 18 to 6/30/1821 deductions as specified in Section 1.E. 0.XX. of this article) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C of this article, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee eEmployee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten eight (10) 8) representatives, three two (32) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five four (54) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. E. In the event the per Employee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 5% (after accounting for the Employee deductions as specified in Section 1.E. of this article) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C of this article, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.

Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits. ‌ A. The parties agree that there exists a good faith obligation on the part of both the Employer and the Union to work together during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to reduce health care costs. B. In order to meet this obligation and duty to bargain, the Parties agree that the Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall continue to meet and consult on a regular basis. C. The Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be composed of ten eight (10) 8) representatives, three two (32) appointed by FNSBEA, one (1) appointed by Local 942, one (1) appointed by ASEA and five four (54) appointed by the Borough Mayor. The Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than five (5) committee members. The Borough and APEA will be responsible for paying for training for these added seats. D. The Labor Labor-Management Committee on Employee Benefits shall be empowered to recommend health care benefit changes during bargaining and throughout the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement including, but not limited to issues regarding eligibility, plan design and benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, utilization review and other options designed to contain costs, and enhance benefit options. E. In the event the per Employee per month health care cost projection increases, as estimated by the health consultant, by 510% (after accounting for the Employee deductions as specified in Section 1.E. 22.01.D. of this articleArticle) or more from the previous fiscal year, or the balance of the HCCRF (Health Care Contingency Reserve Fund) declines below 50% of the current target amount as defined in Section 4.C 22.04.C of this articleArticle, then the parties will meet and confer to assess what, if any, action(s) might be appropriate to ensure insure containment of health care costs. F. It is the intent of this Agreement that all parties are dedicated to work collectively in order to contain the costs of health benefits insurance and to consider and pursue reasonable health care program changes if the events described in Section 2E 22.02.E above occur. The parties agree that it is the responsibility of both parties to mutually work together to solve the problems arising from these events. G. In the interest of promoting harmonious working relationships between the Parties, one cent ($.01) per hour per regular Employee shall be set aside in a fund to be used for education and other such activities that will further communication, cooperation, and teamwork between management and ASEA, and to provide training to the Labor Management Committee on Employee Benefits.