– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures Clause Samples
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall serve as generic ground rules, and shall be utilized when either Party requests to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment, regardless of whether the subject is covered by this Agreement, or not:
a. Each Party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency.
b. During negotiations, the Parties will signify agreement on each section by initialing the agreed upon section.
c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other Party prior to the next negotiation session.
d. Official time for Union representatives shall be approved IAW Section 6.7.
e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the Agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the Agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall serve as generic ground rules and shall be utilized when either Party requests to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment, regardless of whether the subject is covered by this Agreement, or not. The Parties can mutually agree to modify the requirements and timelines herein and/or may opt to use alternate methods of bargaining/negotiation to include but not limited to using electronic and/or face-to-face meetings and communications means.
2. To the extent that the matter being negotiated and/or bargained relates to an agreement, policy, or condition of employment currently in effect, each provision of the current agreement, policy, or condition of employment will remain in effect during the negotiation/bargaining period or until the new agreement is approved in accordance with Paragraphs 25-29.
3. The Parties shall exchange their initial proposals no later than thirty (30) days before the start of negotiations. Either Party can exchange counter-proposals any time after initial proposals have been received. Negotiations shall normally begin no earlier than forty-five (45) days and no later than ninety (90) days after notice is provided IAW Sections 3.4, 3.5, 6.1(8), or 6.2(3).
4. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency.
5. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other party prior to the next negotiation session.
6. There is no particular order in which proposals must be considered. All proposals exchanged by the Parties in accordance with Paragraph 3 will be on the table at the beginning of the negotiation/bargaining session. Once convened, the Parties will determine the best approach to conducting negotiations.
7. When agreement is reached on a particular item or proposal the item will be off the table and finalized. The Parties will be responsible for determining how to keep track of which items are finalized and considered to be off the table. A finalized item ca...
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall be utilized when either Party request to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment:
a. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency.
b. Each team shall identify a Chief Negotiator with the authority to finalize agreements. Other members may be recognized to speak with the approval of their chairperson.
c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other party prior to the next negotiation session.
d. Union representatives will be on official time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions.
e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the Agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the Agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall serve as generic ground rules and shall be utilized when either Party requests to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment or working conditions, regardless of whether the subject is covered by this Agreement, or not. The parties can mutually agree to modify the procedures herein or may opt to utilize the Partnership process:
a. Each Party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency.
b. During negotiations, the Parties will signify agreement on each section by initialing the agreed upon section.
c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other Party prior to the next negotiation session.
d. Union representatives will be on official time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions.
e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the Agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the Agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall be utilized when either Party requests to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment:
a. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency.
b. Each team shall identify the members of their team.
c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing.
d. Union representative(s) will be on official time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions.
e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall be utilized when either Party request to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment:
a. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom Official Time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency.
b. Each Party will determine the organization of its negotiating team and ensure that all negotiators are empowered to negotiate pursuant to 5 USC § 7114(b)(2).
c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other party prior to the next negotiation session.
d. Union representatives will be on Official Time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions.
e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the Agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the Agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval.
f. Negotiations Impasse: When the parties cannot agree on a negotiable matter and an impasse has been reached, the item shall be set aside. After all negotiable items on which agreement can be reached have been disposed of, the Parties will again attempt to resolve any impasse. Either or both parties may seek the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). When the services of mediation do not resolve the impasse, either party may seek the services of the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP). Any proposals referred to the FSIP shall be deemed a provision of the executed Agreement upon receipt of an FSIP decision ordering adoption of the proposal.
– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall be utilized when either Party requests to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment:
a. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency.
b. Each team shall identify the members of their team.
c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing.
d. Union representative(s) will be on official time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions.
e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.