Common use of Labor Relations Meetings Clause in Contracts

Labor Relations Meetings. Section 1. In the interest of sound labor/management relations, unless mutually agreed otherwise, the Employer and/or her designee(s) shall meet periodically on a mutually agreeable day and time, with not more than three (3) representatives of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit to discuss pending problems and to promote a more harmonious labor/management relationship. Section 2. An agenda will be exchanged by the parties at least five (5) working days in advance of the scheduled meeting with a list of matters to be taken up in the meeting and the names of those representatives who will be attending. The purpose of such meeting could include but not be limited to the following: A. Discuss the administration of this Agreement. B. Notify the Union of changes made by the Employer which affect bargaining unit members of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit. C. Discuss grievances which have not been processed beyond the final step of the grievance procedure when such discussions are mutually agreed to by the parties. D. Disseminate general information of interest to parties. E. Discuss ways to increase productivity and improve effectiveness. F. Consider and discuss health and safety matters relating to employees. Employees who are off duty will not be compensated for attendance at labor/management meetings. Section 3. It is further agreed that if special labor/management meetings have been requested, and mutually agreed upon, they shall be convened as soon as possible. Section 4. Although questions of contract interpretation are appropriate for discussion in these meetings, it is not intended that the meetings replace the collective bargaining process or be used as a forum for trying to alter this Agreement. Although it is intended that the parties can suggest any topic for discussion that relates to terms and conditions of employment, no discussion constitutes a waiver of any of the City's management rights.

Labor Relations Meetings. Section 1. In the interest of sound labor/management relations, unless mutually agreed otherwise, the Employer and/or her his designee(s) shall meet when requested by either the union or the City periodically on a mutually agreeable day and time, with not more than three (3) representatives of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit Union to discuss pending problems and to promote a more harmonious labor/management relationship. Section 2. An agenda will be exchanged by the parties at least five (5) working days in advance of the scheduled meeting with a list of matters to be taken up in the meeting and the names of those representatives who will be attending. The purpose of such meeting could include but not be limited to the following: A. Discuss the administration of this Agreement. B. Notify the Union of changes made by the Employer which affect bargaining unit members of the AFSCME Bargaining UnitUnion. C. Discuss grievances which have not been processed beyond the final step of the grievance procedure when such discussions are mutually agreed to by the parties. D. Disseminate general information of interest to parties. E. Discuss ways to increase productivity and improve effectiveness. F. Consider and discuss health and safety matters relating to employees. Employees who are off duty will not be compensated for attendance at labor/management meetings. Section 3. It is further agreed that if special labor/management meetings have been requested, and mutually agreed upon, they shall be convened as soon as possible. Section 4. Although questions of contract interpretation are appropriate for discussion in these meetings, it is not intended that the meetings replace the collective bargaining process or be used as a forum for trying to alter this Agreement. Although it is intended that the parties can suggest any topic for discussion that relates to terms te1ms and conditions of employment, no discussion constitutes a waiver of any of the City's management rights.

Labor Relations Meetings. Section 1. In the interest of sound labor/management relations, unless mutually agreed otherwise, the Employer and/or her his designee(s) shall meet when requested by either the union or the City periodically on a mutually agreeable day and time, with not more than three (3) representatives of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit Union to discuss pending problems and to promote a more harmonious labor/management relationship. Section 2. An agenda will be exchanged by the parties at least five (5) working days in advance of the scheduled meeting with a list of matters to be taken up in the meeting and the names of those representatives who will be attending. The purpose of such meeting could include but not be limited to the following: A. Discuss the administration of this Agreement. B. Notify the Union of changes made by the Employer which affect bargaining unit members of the AFSCME Bargaining UnitUnion. C. Discuss grievances which have not been processed beyond the final step of the grievance procedure when such discussions are mutually agreed to by the parties. D. Disseminate general information of interest to parties. E. Discuss ways to increase productivity and improve effectiveness. F. Consider X. Xxxxxxxx and discuss health and safety matters relating to employees. Employees who are off duty will not be compensated for attendance at labor/management meetings. Section 3. It is further agreed that if special labor/management meetings have been requested, and mutually agreed upon, they shall be convened as soon as possible. Section 4. Although questions of contract interpretation are appropriate for discussion in these meetings, it is not intended that the meetings replace the collective bargaining process or be used as a forum for trying to alter this Agreement. Although it is intended that the parties can suggest any topic for discussion that relates to terms te1ms and conditions of employment, no discussion constitutes a waiver of any of the City's management rights.