Common use of SEVERANCE OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS/MID-TERM BARGAINING Clause in Contracts

SEVERANCE OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS/MID-TERM BARGAINING. Section 1. The parties acknowledge that during the negotiations which preceded this Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any subject matter not removed by law from the area of collective bargaining, and that the understanding and agreements arrived at by the parties, after the exercise of that right and opportunity, are set forth in this Agreement. This contract, it is mutually agreed, supersedes and cancels all prior agreements, whether oral or written, unless expressly stated to the contrary herein, and together with any addendums (e.g., letters of understanding, appendices, side letters, etc.) constitutes the complete and entire understanding and agreement between the parties and concludes collective bargaining, except as specifically provided for in Section 2, for the term of this contract. Unless specifically and expressly set forth in the express written provisions of this Agreement, all rules, regulations, benefits and practices previously and presently in effect may be modified or discontinued by the Employer upon notification to the Union. Section 2. Mid-Term Bargaining. Neither party is obligated to bargain over any matter already covered by the Agreement. Where a proposed action involves a mandatory subject of bargaining and is not already provided for by the Agreement, then the Employer, prior to making such change, shall inform the Union of said proposed change prior to the date of implementation and meet to discuss the matter with the Union. The Employer may unilaterally implement such changes after discussions have taken place.

SEVERANCE OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS/MID-TERM BARGAINING. Section 1. The parties acknowledge that during the negotiations which preceded this Agreementagreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any subject matter not removed by law from the area of collective bargaining, and that the understanding understandings and agreements arrived at by the parties, after the exercise of that right and opportunity, are set forth in this Agreementagreement. This contract, it is mutually agreed, supersedes and cancels all prior agreements, whether oral or written, unless expressly stated to the contrary herein, and together with any addendums (e.g., letters of understanding, appendices, side letters, etc.) constitutes the complete and entire understanding and agreement between the parties and concludes collective bargaining, except as specifically provided for in Section 2, bargaining for the term of this contract. Unless specifically and expressly set forth in the express written provisions of this Agreement, all rules, regulations, benefits and practices previously and presently in effect may be modified or discontinued by the Employer upon notification to the Union. Section 2. Mid-Term Bargaining. Neither party is obligated to bargain over any matter already covered by the Agreementagreement. Where a proposed action involves a mandatory subject of bargaining and is not already provided for by the Agreement, then the Employer, prior to making such change, shall inform the Union of said proposed change prior to the date of implementation and meet to discuss negotiate the matter impact of the decision with the Union. The If the parties are unable to reach agreement on the matter and impasse is reached, the Employer may unilaterally implement such changes after such discussions have taken placeoccurred.