Preparation for Negotiations Clause Samples

Preparation for Negotiations. ‌ In recognition of the responsibilities associated with participating in contract negotiations, the Employer agrees that the annual schedule for a faculty member on the Federation negotiating team may be adjusted in the year of contract negotiations. This schedule adjustment would only be at the faculty member’s request. As a courtesy, it is desirable that the request be made during the annual spring workload meeting the academic year before negotiations begin.
Preparation for Negotiations. For the purpose of preparing for negotiations, the University agrees to furnish to the Association, upon request, information in accordance with applicable statutes.
Preparation for Negotiations. Each member of the Union’s bargaining team shall be granted 40 hours official time to draft and review proposals and to perform other functions related to negotiations. The Employer will grant this time only after the Union has designated in writing its chief negotiator and team to the LMRS. For each 8 hours of actual negotiations, members of the Union’s negotiating team will be granted 4 further hours of official time to engage in preparation for bargaining. This section shall apply in the case of negotiations conducted by full bargaining teams.
Preparation for Negotiations. In the period six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Bargaining Committee shall be entitled to two (2) days off with pay to prepare for negotiations, not to exceed five (5) employees.