Common use of Labor Management Meetings Clause in Contracts

Labor Management Meetings. Section 27.1 The Chief of the Fire Department, the Administrative Chief, the Deputy Chiefs and the Assistant Chief on duty, the Human Resources Director or his/her designee, and the seven members of the Union Executive Board shall meet no less than quarterly and no more than monthly at a mutually agreeable time. Such meetings shall be scheduled at the request of either party. These Fire Department members shall normally be required to attend these meetings unless on authorized leave or if such attendance will impede the operation of the Tulsa Fire Department. Section 27.2 The purpose of such meetings shall be to encourage and facilitate communication between the parties and to discuss matters of mutual concern including, but not limited to, pending and potential grievances; procedures for avoiding future grievances; programs for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity; and other issues which would improve the relationship between the parties. Section 27.3 Meetings will be held during regular working hours. Meetings will be held on an alternating basis on Employer's and Union’s premises without loss of pay.