Common use of Starting and Quitting Times Clause in Contracts

Starting and Quitting Times. (a) The parties recognize that stability of working hours and shift assignments is the best interest of all concerned. It is further understood that management requires a degree of flexibility as to the starting time of shifts in order to meet the needs of the public and to utilize available manpower in the most efficient manner. (b) Existing and future shift schedules are established for the purpose of allowing management to meet these needs based upon analysis of all relevant factors as they exist in any troop or division area. Management will not change starting times without first considering all workload and "associated time consumed" data as it relates to the affected troop(s) or division(s). In such cases, the Department shall give the Union adequate notice to prepare documentation and be heard prior to any adjustment.

Starting and Quitting Times. (a) The parties recognize that stability of working hours and shift assignments is the best interest of all concerned. It is further understood that management requires a degree of flexibility as to the starting time of shifts in order to meet the needs of the public and to utilize available manpower in the most efficient manner. (b) Existing and future shift schedules are established for the purpose of allowing management to meet these needs based upon analysis of all relevant factors as they exist in any troop or division area. Management will not change starting times without first considering all workload and "associated time consumed" data as it relates to the affected troop(s) or division(s). In such cases, the Department shall give the Union adequate notice to prepare documentation and be heard prior to any adjustment.or