Common use of Training and Development Clause in Contracts

Training and Development. The parties agree that training is encouraged and makes for good, sound management. The parties also agree that training is an on-going program and must be planned. To best accomplish this aim, we believe that an Employer/Union committee can plan and develop a sound, on-going program to provide the skills necessary for Employees to become more proficient and efficient in their jobs. A. The parties agree that Employees shall be notified (posted on bulletin boards) by the Employer and encouraged to participate in training and development programs. The Employer shall notify the Union of all existing training programs. The Employer shall meet and confer with the Union at least once annually to jointly identify job-related training needs and to formulate programs to meet such needs. B. All training and development which the Employer requires of an Employee shall be conducted during working hours. When such training or development falls outside of the Employee's normal work hours, the Employee's normal work hours may be adjusted so as to accommodate the time spent in training or development. The adjustment in work hours shall not be construed to be working a split shift. C. A regular Employee shall be permitted to request attendance in a training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars and the Employer shall approve such a request if the following conditions are met: 1. The training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars meets the approval of the Employer, is related to the Employee's job, and will improve the Employee's skills to meet the needs of the Employer. 2. Attendance in the training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars will not disrupt the normal operations of the Employer. 3. Funds are available. 4. Upon satisfactory completion of courses of instruction or training programs approved by the Employer, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for the cost of tuition, books, and supplies, as applicable, provided any textbooks paid for by the government remain its property. 5. Due consideration has been given to other candidates to attend the training program, course of instruction, conference or seminar. D. The Employer shall inform affected Employees of new work procedures which relate directly to their work. E. Subject to the conditions of paragraphs C.1. and C.2. above, and if sufficient funds are not available, the Employee may be permitted to participate at the Employee's own expense in training programs or courses of instruction which are scheduled during working hours with the prior approval of the Employer or designated representatives. F. The Employer shall provide in-service training programs. G. Evidence of satisfactory completion of any training courses or programs shall be placed in the Employee's personnel file and may be used as a factor in giving consideration in the Employee's future promotion; however, said consideration shall not be construed as affording the Employee precedence or preference over other Employees who have demonstrated greater job proficiency or have greater experience. H. The Employer and the Union jointly shall provide a regularly scheduled preretirement advisory program covering benefits and rights of retired Employees. Those Employees who are contemplating retirement may attend this program. I. Whenever an Employee applies for and is denied training, the Employee shall upon written request be informed of the reasons for denial in writing.

Training and Development. The parties agree that training is encouraged and makes for good, sound management. The parties also agree that training is an on-going program and must be planned. To best accomplish this aim, we believe that an Employer/Union committee can plan and develop a sound, on-going program to provide the skills necessary for Employees to become more proficient and efficient in their jobs. A. The parties agree that Employees shall be notified (posted on bulletin boards) by the Employer and encouraged to participate in training and development programs. The Employer shall notify the Union of all existing training programs. The Employer shall meet and confer with the Union at least once annually to jointly identify job-related training needs and to formulate new training programs prior to meet such needsimplementation. B. All training and development which the Employer requires of an Employee shall be conducted during working hours. When such training or development falls outside of the Employee's normal work hours, the Employee's normal work hours may be adjusted so as to accommodate the time spent in training or development. The adjustment in work hours shall not be construed to be working a split shift. C. A regular Employee shall be permitted to request attendance in a training program, course of instruction, conferences conference or seminars and the Employer shall approve such a request if the following conditions are met: 1. The training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars meets the approval of the Employer, is related to the Employee's job, and will improve the Employee's skills to meet the needs of the Employer. 2. Attendance in the training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars will not disrupt the normal operations of the Employer. 3. Funds are available. 4. Upon satisfactory completion of courses of instruction or training programs approved by the Employer, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for the cost of tuition, books, and supplies, as applicable, provided any textbooks paid for by the government shall remain its property. 5. Due consideration has been given to other candidates to attend the training program, course of instruction, conference or seminar. D. The Employer shall inform affected Employees of new work procedures which relate directly to their work. E. Subject to the conditions of paragraphs C.1. and C.2. above, above and if sufficient funds are not available, the Employee may be permitted to participate at the Employee's own expense in training programs or courses of instruction which are scheduled during working hours with the prior approval of the Employer or designated representatives. F. The Employer shall provide in-service training programs. G. Evidence of satisfactory completion of any training courses or programs shall be placed in the Employee's personnel file and may be used as a factor in giving consideration in the Employee's future promotion; however, said consideration shall not be construed as affording the Employee precedence or preference over other Employees who have demonstrated greater job proficiency or have greater experience. H. The Employer and the Union jointly shall provide a regularly scheduled preretirement advisory program covering benefits and rights of retired Employees. Those Employees who are contemplating retirement may attend this program. I. Whenever an Employee applies for and is denied training, the Employee shall upon written request be informed of the reasons for denial in writing.

Training and Development. The parties agree that training is encouraged and makes for good, sound management. The parties also agree that training is an on-going program and must be planned. To best accomplish this aim, we believe that an Employer/Union committee can plan and develop a sound, on-going program to provide the skills necessary for Employees to become more proficient and efficient in their jobs. A. The parties agree that Employees shall be notified (posted on bulletin boards) by the Employer and encouraged to participate in training and development programs. The Employer shall notify the Union of all existing training programs. The Employer shall meet and confer with the Union at least once annually to jointly identify job-related training needs and to formulate new training programs prior to meet such needsimplementation. B. All training and development which the Employer requires of an Employee shall be conducted during working hours. When such training or development falls outside of the Employee's normal work hours, the Employee's normal work hours may be adjusted so as to accommodate the time spent in training or development. The adjustment in work hours shall not be construed to be working a split shift. C. A regular Employee shall be permitted to request attendance in a training program, course of instruction, conferences conference or seminars and the Employer shall approve such a request if the following conditions are met: 1. The training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars meets the approval of the Employer, is related to the Employee's job, and will improve the Employee's skills to meet the needs of the Employer. 2. Attendance in the training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars will not disrupt the normal operations of the Employer. 3. Funds are available. 4. Upon satisfactory completion of courses of instruction or training programs approved by the Employer, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for the cost of tuition, books, and supplies, as applicable, provided any textbooks paid for by the government shall remain its property. 5. Due consideration has been given to other candidates to attend the training program, course of instruction, conference or seminar. D. The Employer shall inform affected Employees of new work procedures which relate directly to their work. E. Subject to the conditions of paragraphs C.1. and C.2. above, above and if sufficient funds are not available, the Employee may be permitted to participate at the Employee's own expense in training programs or courses of instruction which are scheduled during working hours with the prior approval of the Employer or designated representatives. F. The Employer shall provide in-service training programs. G. Evidence of satisfactory completion of any training courses or programs shall be placed in the Employee's personnel file and may be used as a factor in giving consideration in the Employee's future promotion; however, said consideration shall not be construed as affording the Employee precedence or preference over other Employees who have demonstrated greater job proficiency or have greater experience. H. The Employer and the Union jointly shall provide a regularly scheduled preretirement pre- retirement advisory program covering benefits and rights of retired Employees. Those Employees who are contemplating retirement may attend this program. I. Whenever an Employee applies for and is denied training, the Employee shall upon written request be informed of the reasons for denial in writing.

Training and Development. The parties agree that training is encouraged and makes for good, sound management. The parties also agree that training is an on-going program and must be planned. To best accomplish this aim, we believe that an Employer/Union committee can plan and develop a sound, on-going program to provide the skills necessary for Employees to become more proficient and efficient in their jobs. A. The parties agree that Employees shall be notified (posted on bulletin boards) by the Employer and encouraged to participate in training and development programs. The Employer shall notify the Union of all existing training programs. The Employer shall meet and confer with the Union at least once annually to jointly identify job-related training needs and to formulate programs to meet such needs. B. All training and development which the Employer requires of an Employee shall be conducted during working hours. When such training or development falls outside of the Employee's normal work hours, the Employee's normal work hours may be adjusted so as to accommodate the time spent in training or development. The adjustment in work hours shall not be construed to be working a split shift. C. A regular Employee shall be permitted to request attendance in a training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars and the Employer shall approve such a request if the following conditions are met: 1. The training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars meets the approval of the Employer, is related to the Employee's job, and will improve the Employee's skills to meet the needs of the Employer. 2. Attendance in the training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars will not disrupt the normal operations of the Employer. 3. Funds are available. 4. Upon satisfactory completion of courses of instruction or training programs approved by the Employer, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for the cost of tuition, books, and supplies, as applicable, provided any textbooks paid for by the government shall remain its property. 5. Due consideration has been given to other candidates to attend the training program, course of instruction, conference or seminar. D. The Employer shall inform affected Employees of new work procedures which relate directly to their work. E. Subject to the conditions of paragraphs C.1. and C.2. above, and if sufficient funds are not available, the Employee may be permitted to participate at the Employee's own expense in training programs or courses of instruction which are scheduled during working hours with the prior approval of the Employer or designated representatives. F. The Employer shall provide in-service training programs. G. Evidence of satisfactory completion of any training courses or programs shall be placed in the Employee's personnel file and may be used as a factor in giving consideration in the Employee's future promotion; however, said consideration shall not be construed as affording the Employee precedence or preference over other Employees who have demonstrated greater job proficiency or have greater experience. H. The Employer and the Union jointly shall provide a regularly scheduled preretirement advisory program covering benefits and rights of retired Employees. Those Employees who are contemplating retirement may attend this program. I. Whenever an Employee applies for and is denied training, the Employee shall upon written request be informed of the reasons for denial in writing.