Common use of MANAGEMENT'S RIGHTS AND FUNCTIONS Clause in Contracts

MANAGEMENT'S RIGHTS AND FUNCTIONS. 13.01 The Union recognizes the sole right of the Employer to exercise its function of management which shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the management of the Employer and the direction of the working force, including the right to plan, direct and control the Employer operations, to maintain the discipline and efficiency of the employees and to require employees to observe reasonable rules and regulations, to hire, terminate, lay off or assign employees' working hours, to transfer, promote, demote, discipline or suspend employees for just and sufficient cause, are the functions of management, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement. The Union further acknowledges the right of the Employer to operate and manage its business in accordance with its commitments and responsibilities to its clients and their needs.