Scope of Committee. The Committee shall be co-chaired by an employer and local union representative. The purpose of the meetings shall be to exchange information of mutual interest and to maintain effective union/management relations.
Scope of Committee. The JNCC is authorised to consider and negotiate on all matters specified in Clauses 6.3 and 6.4 of the Recognition and Procedural Agreement.
Scope of Committee. The committee may discuss matters of interest to either party and make recommendations to the union and the employer. However, the committee shall have no authority to alter a collective bargaining agreement, to engage in collective bargaining, or to adjust or resolve grievances.
Scope of Committee. The Committee shall:
(a) not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in this Collective Agreement, including its administration or renegotiation; and
(b) not have the power to bind the Union or its members, or the Employer to any decision or conclusion reached in discussion; and
(c) not supersede the activities of any other committee or the Union or of the Employer.
Scope of Committee. The JCC is authorised to consider and consult with a view to reaching an agreement and to enter into collective bargaining on those matters specified in Clause 7.3 of the Recognition and Procedural Agreement .
Scope of Committee. 4.1 The JCC shall consider and consult with a view to reaching an agreement and to enter into consultation with a view to reaching agreement on those matters specified in Clause 7.3 of the Recognition and Procedural Agreement.
4.2 The JCC may also consider the outcomes of other Trust processes for gathering employee feedback such as annual staff questionnaires.
Scope of Committee. Without restricting the generality of Section 8.2(a), the Committee shall deal with problems flowing from the following:
(1) occupational health and safety;
(2) planned changes in business operations;
(3) the creation of new job classifications;
(4) job training program;
(5) job descriptions; A special subcommittee may be established to deal with sensitive or confidential matters; and any other provision in which the Committee is referred to in the collective agreement.
Scope of Committee. When necessary, the Committee will make recommendations to the Union and the Company on the issues it discusses. Communications based on the Committee’s work will be approved by mutual agreement.
Scope of Committee. The committee may discuss the subjects of this agreement, its administration, health and safety, human resources, care of patients and other items of interest. Nothing in this Article shall create any obligation on the parties. The committee shall have no power to amend, modify or supplement the terms of this agreement or to adopt, alter or amend the policies or practices of the Employer.
Scope of Committee. Any matters related to safety standards and conditions may be discussed in Safety and Health Committees at the facility and/or department level. The Safety and Health Committee will receive quarterly reports on workplace injuries, accidents, and reports of violence. The Safety and Health Committee and/or the Union may make recommendations regarding health and safety issues to the facility director, Division Director and/or Department Director at any time. The facility director, Division Director and/or Department Director will provide a response within thirty(30) days to each member of the Safety and Health Committee as to possible resolutions. The Employer agrees that work place violence is a critical issue and should be regularly addressed as part of the health and safety committees consistent with issues unique to each facility. The committee will use quality assurance principles and technology to reduce incidents and negative effects on the workforce.
