Common use of Union/Management Meetings Clause in Contracts

Union/Management Meetings. 22.01 The Employer agrees to meet with Representatives of the employees when a request for such a meeting is made by a full-time Union Representative. Such meetings are to occur within two (2) days of the request being made but, in any event, not more than one (1) time per two (2) calendar months, unless the parties agree to meet more often. The person or persons representing the Employer at such meetings are to be management personnel above the level of those management personnel normally supervising the work of the employees. This clause is understood to be separate and apart from the grievance provisions. The purpose of this clause is to facilitate an exchange of views on problems or suggestions to provide for the better functioning of employees in the workplace. 22.02 The Employer will use its best efforts to facilitate its access to the premises by the Union Representative for purposes of investigation and settlement of grievances immediately prior to a Step 3 meeting, and for the distribution of Union materials, and for Union meetings that have been previously approved by the Employer. It is understood by the Union that the foregoing rights may have to be limited in accordance with the security requirements of the building or for other business reasons.

Union/Management Meetings. 22.01 The Employer agrees to meet with Representatives of the employees when a request for such a meeting is made by a full-time Union Representative. Such meetings are to occur within two (2) days as soon as possible of the request being made but, in any event, not more than one (1) time per two (2) calendar months, unless the parties agree to meet more often. The person or persons representing the Employer at such meetings are to be management personnel above the level of those management personnel normally supervising the work of the employees. This clause is understood to be separate and apart from the grievance provisions. The purpose of this clause is to facilitate an exchange of views on problems or suggestions to provide for the better functioning of employees in the workplace. 22.02 The Employer will use its best efforts to facilitate its access to the premises by the Union Representative for purposes of investigation and settlement of grievances immediately prior to a Step 3 meeting, and for the distribution of Union materials, and for Union meetings that have been previously approved by the Employer. It is understood by the Union that the foregoing rights may have to be limited in accordance with the security requirements of the building or for other business reasons.