MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. Section 1. Where a change to conditions of employment is initiated by the Exchange Headquarters notice of the change will be provided by the Agency Spokesperson to the National Union Spokesperson. The National Union Spokesperson, or his designee, may demand bargaining on the proposed change. The Council will provide the Agency with negotiable proposals to the proposed change(s) in working conditions within 7 days of receipt of the proposed change (s). Concurrence of the Union shall be presumed if a timely demand to bargain and negotiable proposals are not received by the Agency within the 7 days, and the proposed change my be implemented. The Parties agree that once bargaining at the National level is completed, bargaining on the change below the Headquarters level is not allowed.
Section 2. When a change to conditions of employment is initiated below the Exchange Headquarters level that affects a Local Bargaining Unit, notice of such change will be given by Local Management and bargaining will take place at the local level. A request to bargain must be accompanied by proposals and will be made by the Local Union within 7 calendar days after receipt of the notice. Concurrence of the Union shall be presumed if a timely demand to bargain is not received, and the proposed change may be implemented.
Section 3. Ground rules will be negotiated prior to engaging in mid-term bargaining.
Section 4. Notice of proposed changes, as provided in this Master Agreement, will include all available necessary and relevant information on the matter. If the Union requires additional information, such requests must be submitted by the close of business on the third calendar day after receipt of notice of the change. The deadline for submission of negotiable proposals will be stayed until the Agency responds to the request. Should timely negotiable proposals be received, except by mutual agreement, the Parties shall commence negotiations no later than 7 calendar days following receipt of the proposals. Failure to commence timely negotiations shall be deemed concurrence with the change. Agreement to extend will not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 5. All Mid-Term Agreement(s) will be reduced to writing and shall be enforceable under the negotiated grievance procedure.
Section 6. In the event of a dispute as to the level of a duty to bargain over a change in conditions of employment, the Parties agree to refer the matter to the primary representatives at the level of recognition....
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. A. In the spirit of bilateral relationship, the Parties agree that changes in working conditions will create a need for the Management and the Union to propose mid-term negotiations. The Parties may propose changes in working conditions not in conflict with this Agreement or contrary to law, case law, government wide regulations or agency wide policy.
B. If negotiations are requested, the Parties are obligated to meet or otherwise communicate at reasonable times on a timely basis and bargain in a good faith effort to reach agreement with respect to the proposed changes to working conditions. Management may implement changes in working conditions after the Union has been notified in writing of the changes and given the opportunity to bargain, including conclusion of mediation and impasse procedures, or as otherwise authorized by the Labor Management Relations Statute. The Parties will use traditional bargaining.
C. Management agrees that it will not unilaterally implement changes in personnel policy or practices or working conditions without proper notice to the union, except for emergencies [reference 5 U.S.C. 7106 (a)(2)(D)], or changes that are de minimis or where the topic is already covered in this Agreement. In addition and as required, Management will provide post implementation change notices to the Union whenever the effective date of a change is required by law. It is understood by the Parties that should Management refuse to negotiate based on any of these grounds, it would be doing so at its own peril and the Union may seek redress pursuant to the Federal Labor- Management Relations Statute.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. Upon agreement by both parties, any section of this Agreement may be reopened for negotiations during its term. In the event of mid-term negotiations, the provisions of Article 8 (no strike/no lockout) will remain in effect.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. To prepare for and bargain over issues raised during the life of a term agreement, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 7131(a).
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. Includes time used by union representatives for, or in preparation for negotiations occurring during the term of that agreement (i.e., mid-term bargaining). This category includes both interest based and position based negotiations. FMCS, FSIP, and interest arbitration services are also included in this category.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. The Service recognizes the right of the Union to negotiate with respect to changes to conditions of employment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, this right includes the Union's negotiating fully on the substance and/or impact of change initiated by the Service, as appropriate.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS.
Section 1 The parties will engage in mid-term bargaining in accordance with provisions of the Statute. The Agency agrees to comply with the FLRA or higher authority, if appropriate, in regard to an obligation to meet in mid-term bargaining at the request of the Union.
Section 2 The parties will conduct mid-term bargaining by mutual consent.
Section 3 Mid-term negotiations will be held in accordance with the following:
A. Official time for Union negotiations will be authorized in accordance with 5 USC 7131(a).
B. One (1) day of preparation time for each Union negotiator authorized official time in accordance with 5 USC 7131(a). Additional time may be granted if approved by the Agency’s chief negotiator.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. The State and the Union acknowledge that this Agreement represents the results of collective bargaining negotiations between the said Parties conducted under and in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Relations Act and constitute the entire Agreement between the two Parties for the duration of the life of said Agreements, each Party waiving the right to bargain collectively with each other with reference to any subject matter, issue or thing, whether specifically covered herein or wholly omitted wherefrom and irrespective of whether said subject was mentioned or discussed during the negotiations preceding the execution of this Agreement, unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise. The Parties further agree to make mutual recommendations to the legislature which may be necessary to give force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. A. Midterm bargaining shall be viewed by the parties as an activity necessitated only under extenuating circumstances or by mutual agreement of the parties. Should compliance with a state or federally mandated or adopted action or program be highly likely to have a detrimental impact upon the District if not implemented, then the Board shall first explore, in good faith, methods of compliance which do not adversely impact members’ wages, hours, term and/or conditions of employment. Thereafter, if not resolved, the parties will engage in midterm bargaining in a good faith effort to reach agreement on any and all outstanding issues presented.
B. Before restructuring any school(s) as a result of state or federally mandated actions, assessments or sanctions, the Board will provide the Association with an adequate opportunity to review data and information upon which the determination to restructure is believed to be based and consider any input provided by the Association at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to any action by the Board. To the extent that any proposed change affects wages, hours, terms and/or other conditions of employment, such changes shall be subject to midterm bargaining as set forth in 2.07(A) above.
MID-TERM NEGOTIATIONS. Includes time used by Union representatives for, or in preparation for, negotiations occurring during the term of that agreement (i.e. mid-term bargaining). This category includes both interest-based and position-based negotiations. FMCS, FSIP, and interest arbitration services are also included in this category.
