Common use of Research and Information Resources Available to the Union Clause in Contracts

Research and Information Resources Available to the Union. a. The parties recognize the rapid advances being made in electronic technology, especially electronic communications. Local Union access to such tools as local area networks (LAN), tack boards, electronic boards, video-teleconferencing (VTC) capability and the like under the Employer’s control will be shared with the Union, where available. The manner in which this will be accomplished will be subject to bargaining at the local union level. b. Each Local Union will be authorized e-mail accounts and access for all Local Union officials at all locations designated by the Local Union if their positions of record do not already provide for such account or access. Access to such accounts will be provided within a reasonable amount of time. c. The parties recognize the direct cost that exists with the provision of information technology and computer equipment. Each recognized Local Union will maintain their current Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) assets for representational use.