MISSION STATEMENT AND PREAMBLE Clause Samples

MISSION STATEMENT AND PREAMBLE. The purpose of this agreement is to set forth certain terms and conditions of employment and to promote orderly and peaceful labor relations between the parties. The parties agree it is to their mutual benefit to promote systematic and effective employee-management cooperation; fair and reasonable working conditions; effective methods for the prompt adjustment of differences, misunderstandings, and disputes; and dignified and fair treatment of employees in the implementation of all policies and procedures. The parties recognize the special nature of KUOW as an independent, self-sustaining service of the University of Washington and as a distinguished institution in the Pacific Northwest. They also recognize the special, mission-driven nature of public media as distinguished from commercial media. The parties embrace KUOW's specific mission: to create and serve an informed public, one challenged and invigorated by an understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. The parties also recognize that creating good wages, benefits, and working conditions is critical to attracting and retaining high-quality employees who can build sustainable careers serving the communities of Seattle and beyond.