Labor Management Forum. A committee comprised of equal number of management and labor shall meet for the purpose of reviewing on a bi-annual basis problems, market share discussions and/or issues confronting the industry and developing resolutions for same.
Labor Management Forum. The District and the NOEA may maintain a labor-management committee which shall meet monthly from September through May. The committee shall meet for purposes as prescribed in Sections 15.1.2.4 and 32.3.2 of the agreement. Dates shall be mutually determined by the District and the NOEA and placed on the District Calendar. The Superintendent, the Treasurer and the NOEA President and the NOEA President-elect shall be members of the committee. Additional members may be appointed by the NOEA President and the Superintendent upon mutual agreement.
Labor Management Forum. The administration and representatives of OAPSE will agree to form a labor management forum.
Labor Management Forum.
A. PURPOSE: This Article addresses the National and Local Level Labor Management Forums to be used by the Parties to discuss the conditions of employment of the bargaining unit consistent with TSA’s mission.
Labor Management Forum. There is hereby established a Labor/Management Forum, which shall be comprised of an equal number representing the Union and the Association, for the purpose of reviewing on a quarterly basis (or as needed) basic problems, market share discussions, and/or issues confronting the industry and developing resolutions for same. In addition the Labor/Management Forum will meet at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the negotiated future increase to review the financial status of the respective fringe benefit funds and make recommendations to the various fringe fund trustees on allocation and benefit plan revisions.
Labor Management Forum a. The Parties recognize that the participation of employees in the formulation and implementation of personnel policies and practices affects their well-being and the efficient administration of the government. The Parties further recognize that the entrance into formal agreements for the exchange of information in the broad area of personnel policy or practice at the national and local levels may contribute to the effectiveness of the labor-management relations. Therefore, the Parties have agreed to a Labor Management Forum (LMF), and a governing Charter, for the purpose of informally discussing all matters of interest or concern in the areas of personnel policies, practices and matters affecting working conditions. It is understood that any discussions in the LMF will not assume the character of formal negotiations between the Parties to this MLA. Although discussions between the Agency and the Union during the LMF meetings may result in further study of problems raised, neither the Agency nor the Union is obligated to reach agreement on the issues addressed during such discussions through the LMF.
b. The Parties also recognize that the LMF can only be effective when participation is voluntary and entered into freely and without reservation. Therefore, incorporation of this Article into the MLA does not obligate either Party to continue participation in the LMF should any future Executive Order or policy permit to the contrary.
Labor Management Forum. The parties hereby establish a Labor-Management Forum as provided and set forth in the “Charter for the USDA Rural Development Indiana Collaborative Labor-Management Forum” in Addendum ‘A’ to this Article.
Labor Management Forum. SECTION 1: The Parties recognize that improving upon the relationship between labor and management is important in transforming the USNA NAFIs into more efficient and effective organizations that will better serve the needs of our customers. The creation of a Labor- Management Forum involves the open sharing of information at the earliest pre-decisional stage thereby engendering mutual trust and respect to better serve the Employer’s mission.
1.1. Desired objectives of these Forums may include :
a. Identify labor-management problems and jointly develop solutions to better serve mission requirements and employee needs;
b. Work to continuously improve the quality and satisfaction of the USNA NAFIs work force by providing a work environment that is safe and healthy, and one that encourages creativity and joint problem solving at all levels.
SECTION 2: In achieving these goals the representatives of labor and management understand and agree that:
2.1. Labor-management cooperative efforts should promote trust and require open and honest sharing of information.
2.2. Legitimate differences between labor and management may continue to exist, and that both labor and management must continue to respect and understand those differences while working to find common ground.
2.3. Alternative Dispute Resolution will be utilized as appropriate and agreed upon by the representatives. To that effect, prior to the filing of any unfair labor practice charge with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (“FLRA”), either party will first notify the other party of its intention to do so, and will afford the other party five (5) workdays to attempt to resolve the underlying dispute. It is recognized that this requirement shall be waived if it would adversely impact a filing deadline.
SECTION 3: Forum meetings shall in no way nullify or take away the right of the Union to bargain negotiable matters. These meetings will not circumvent established grievance and negotiation procedures/meetings set forth in this Agreement, nor any other procedure provided for in law or regulations for the resolution of disputes. Such meetings will be conducted during regular duty hours. Union employee representatives in attendance are authorized duty time without charge to leave or loss of pay if they are otherwise in an active duty status.
SECTION 4: The Parties agree that there will be an Executive Level Forum and an Operational Level Forum. The operating agreement for the Executive Level Forum is an a...
Labor Management Forum a. The Forum will be composed of the following members:
i. The Union President and the Designated Agency Management Official;
ii. an additional two Union representatives designated by the Union President;
iii. an additional two management representatives designated by the Designated Agency Management Official; and
iv. additional Union, management, or other representatives invited by the Parties to meetings involving particular issues.
b. Forum meetings shall be held semi-annually or more often as needed. The Union President and the Designated Agency Management Official shall determine the dates and times for the meetings. Forum meetings shall be held by videoconference and shall be chaired by the Union President and the Designated Agency Management Official on an alternating basis.
c. The agenda for Forum meetings shall be set by the Union President and the Designated Agency Management Official. Discussions may include: personnel policies and practices; conditions of employment; the Agency’s budget; budget allocations to field offices and Washington divisions; numbers, types and grades of employees as well as the technology, methods, and means of performing work; labor-management plans; the Agency’s strategic plan; and other issues that might generally be considered non-negotiable under traditional statutory provisions.
d. The Agency shall authorize Official Time for preparation and participation of Union representatives in the Forum meetings.
Labor Management Forum. General
a. Meetings will be held at least quarterly, and at other times as mutually agreed to by the Parties.
b. Each Party will designate three (3) representatives and three (3) alternates to the Forum no later than thirty (30) days following the effective date of this Agreement. The representatives and the alternates will be capable of fully representing their organizations. The Parties recognize that resource persons may be necessary to assist in a specific matter scheduled for the discussion during the meeting. To the extent possible, the Parties will name such resource persons in advance.
c. The Forum will establish its own procedures and methods of operation concerning agendas, meeting dates and locations. Agendas will be exchanged by the Parties ten (10) working days before the meetings. Matters not on the agenda may be added if either Party notifies the other no less than 24 hours before the meeting.
d. Grievances properly related to Article 21, Negotiated Grievance Procedure, of this Agreement will not be discussed by the Parties during the LMF.
e. Discussions on implementation of regulations dealing with conditions of employment or the contract will be a Forum function and may include investigations, studies, reports and recommendations. The consultation or informal discussions that take place during these meetings shall not prejudice either Party from exercising its bargaining rights should the consultation or informal discussion cover a mandatory subject of bargaining.
