New Positions Added. The Employer recognizes its obligation under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 150E, to bargain in good faith over the addition of any professional positions within the bargaining unit in excess of the total number of existing bargaining unit positions at a College.
New Positions Added. A vacancy exists whenever a new position is added to the bargaining unit or when a unit member vacates a position through resignation, retirement or death.
New Positions Added. Should any new position be added to the Town after the effective date of this Agreement, the Town shall determine whether said position is included or not included within the abovementioned bargaining unit and shall notify the president of the Union of its decision within five (5) days. If the Union disagrees with the decision of the Town, it may appeal the decision within ten (10) days of receipt of same to the Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission with a request that the Commission make a determination on this matter in accordance with its rules.
