Objectives & Functions Clause Samples

Objectives & Functions. The union-management consultation mechanism will provide a forum whereby representatives of the Railway and the Union will meet from time to time to discuss matters of concern to any of the parties. Consultation is a process of seeking information, providing advice and exchanging views on specific matters: it is a means of fostering each party’s understanding of the other parties’ problems and attitudes. The consultation process allows the parties the opportunity to develop meaningful dialogue, to bring forth their differing points of view, in a spirit of good faith, attempt to find solutions to concerns and problems raised by each other. The overall objective of union-management consultation is to provide an effective ongoing communication between union and management so as to develop a positive climate conducive to the discussion of problems, if not to their resolution. Union-management consultation does not imply agreement on issues discussed nor does it in any way interfere with management’s authority or obligation to manage or each union’s legal rights under the Canada Labour Code or the applicable collective agreement.