Common use of UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 6.1 The parties agree that it is desirable that they develop and maintain a working relationship of mutual respect and continuous improvement. The parties agree further that each party shall be totally free of interference from the other in the selection of individuals designated to fulfill the various responsibilities of each party described in this Agreement. Finally, the parties affirm their mutual commitment to the principle that each party to the Agreement shall provide whatever financial or human resources are necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Union agrees that there shall be no Union activity during paid working hours, except as explicitly provided for by this Agreement. The University agrees that it shall take appropriate steps to see that all bargaining unit members shall have the opportunity to enjoy the provisions of this Agreement, regardless of their scheduled working hours, subject to specific provisions elsewhere in this Agreement. 6.2 Representatives of the University’s Office of Human Resources and the Union shall meet at mutually convenient times during regular working hours to discuss matters of mutual concern. Either party may request that a specific topic be discussed, providing the request is made in writing a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, there shall be no obligation on the part of the University or the Union to renegotiate or reopen any provisions of this Agreement during any meeting with representatives of the other party. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall not apply to negotiations for a successor Agreement. 6.3 The University agrees to provide the Union copies of written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives as are promulgated in accordance with this Agreement within the University and its separate departments and work units; it is clearly understood by the parties that many situations are not at this time and never will be described in such written work rules. Furthermore, the University shall not implement/promulgate any of the above in conflict with this Agreement. 6.4 A paid leave of up to nineteen (19) aggregate days will be granted to Union representatives to attend assemblies, conventions, or seminars of the OEA and NEA off campus each year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.5 Use of vacation time or leave without pay of up to five (5) days each shall be granted to no more than six (6) bargaining unit members of the Union to attend Leadership Academies off- campus each academic year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice shall be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.6 Either party to this Agreement shall furnish the other, upon written request, information related to the negotiation or administration of the Agreement, provided such information is available and can be furnished at reasonable expense, such request allows reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days unless mutually agreeable, to assemble the information, and the party from whom the information is sought may determine the form in which such information is submitted. Upon written request, the Union shall receive a copy of the annual budget, reports of the membership of the bargaining unit, quarterly and year-end financial reports, copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board, and communications distributed generally to classified bargaining unit members of the University. University Policies are located on the Board of Trustees website. Upon written request, the Union shall provide the University with copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board.

UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 6.1 The parties agree that it is desirable that they develop and maintain a working relationship of mutual respect and continuous improvement. The parties agree further that each party shall be totally free of interference from the other in the selection of individuals designated to fulfill the various responsibilities of each party described in this Agreement. Finally, the parties affirm their mutual commitment to the principle that each party to the Agreement shall provide whatever financial or human resources are necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Union agrees that there shall be no Union activity during paid working hours, except as explicitly provided for by this Agreement. The University agrees that it shall take appropriate steps to see that all bargaining unit members shall have the opportunity to enjoy the provisions of this Agreement, regardless of their scheduled working hours, subject to specific provisions elsewhere in this Agreement. 6.2 Representatives of the University’s Office of Human Resources and the Union shall meet at mutually convenient times during regular working hours to discuss matters of mutual concern. Either party may request that a specific topic be discussed, providing the request is made in writing a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, there shall be no obligation on the part of the University or the Union to renegotiate or reopen any provisions of this Agreement during any meeting with representatives of the other party. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall not apply to negotiations for a successor Agreement. Topics would include, but are not limited to, such activities as: A) Discuss the administration of this Agreement; B) Notify the Union of changes contemplated by the University which may affect bargaining unit employees; C) Discuss the future needs and programs of the University; D) Disseminate general information of interest to the parties; E) Give the Union representatives the opportunity to discuss the views of bargaining unit employees and/or make suggestions on subjects affecting those employees; F) Give the parties the opportunity to discuss the problems that give rise to outstanding grievances and to discuss ways of preventing contract violations and other workplace conflicts from occurring; G) Discuss proposed work rules; and H) Discuss such other items as the parties may mutually agree. 6.3 The University agrees to provide the Union copies of written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives as are promulgated in accordance with this Agreement within the University and its separate departments and work units; it is clearly understood by the parties that many situations are not covered by written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives at this time and never will be described in such written work ruleswriting. Furthermore, the University shall not implement/promulgate any of the above in conflict with this Agreement. 6.4 A paid leave of up to nineteen (19) aggregate days will be granted to Union representatives to attend assemblies, conventions, or seminars of the OEA and NEA off campus each year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.5 Use of vacation time or leave without pay of up to five (5) days each shall be granted to no more than six (6) bargaining unit members of the Union to attend Leadership Academies off- campus each academic year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice shall be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.6 Either party to this Agreement shall furnish the other, upon written request, information related to the negotiation or administration of the Agreement, provided such information is available and can be furnished at reasonable expense, such request allows reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days unless mutually agreeable, to assemble the information, and the party from whom the information is sought may determine the form in which such information is submitted. Upon written request, the Union shall receive a copy of the annual budget, reports of the membership of the bargaining unit, quarterly and year-end financial reports, copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board, and communications distributed generally to classified bargaining unit members of the University. University Policies are located on the Board of Trustees website. Upon written request, the Union shall provide the University with copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board.

UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 6.1 The parties agree that it is desirable that they develop and maintain a working relationship of mutual respect and continuous improvement. The parties agree further that each party shall be totally free of interference from the other in the selection of individuals designated to fulfill the various responsibilities of each party described in this Agreement. Finally, the parties affirm their mutual commitment to the principle that each party to the Agreement shall provide whatever financial or human resources are necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Union agrees that there shall be no Union activity during paid working hours, except as explicitly provided for by this Agreement. The University agrees that it shall take appropriate steps to see that all bargaining unit members shall have the opportunity to enjoy the provisions of this Agreement, regardless of their scheduled working hours, subject to specific provisions elsewhere in this Agreement. 6.2 Representatives of the University’s Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations Department and the Union shall meet regularly at mutually convenient times during regular working hours to discuss matters of mutual concern. Either party may request that a specific topic be discussed, providing the request is made in writing a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, there shall be no obligation on the part of the University or the Union to renegotiate or reopen any provisions of this Agreement during any meeting with representatives of the other party. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall not apply to negotiations for a successor Agreement. 6.3 The University agrees to provide the Union copies of written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives as are promulgated in accordance with this Agreement within the University and its separate departments and work units; it is clearly understood by the parties that many situations are not at as this time and never will be described in such written work rules. Furthermore, the University shall not implement/promulgate any of the above in conflict with this Agreement. 6.4 A paid leave of up to nineteen (19) aggregate days will be granted to Union representatives to attend assemblies, conventions, conventions or seminars of the OEA and NEA off campus each year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.5 Use of vacation time or leave without pay of up to five (5) days each shall be granted to no more than six (6) bargaining unit members of the Union to attend Leadership Academies off- campus each academic year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice shall be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.6 Either party to this Agreement shall furnish the other, upon written request, information related to the negotiation or administration of the Agreement, provided such information is available and can be furnished at reasonable expense, such request allows reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days unless mutually agreeable, to assemble the information, and the party from whom the information is sought may determine the form in which such information is submitted. Upon written request, the Union shall receive a copy of the annual budget, reports of the membership of the bargaining unit, quarterly and year-end financial reports, copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board, and communications distributed generally to classified bargaining unit members of the University. University Policies are located on the Board of Trustees website. Upon written request, the Union shall provide the University with copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board.six

UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 6.1 The parties agree that it is desirable that they develop and maintain a working relationship of mutual respect and continuous improvement. The parties agree further that each party shall be totally free of interference from the other in the selection of individuals designated to fulfill the various responsibilities of each party described in this Agreement. Finally, the parties affirm their mutual commitment to the principle that each party to the Agreement shall provide whatever financial or human resources are necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Union agrees that there shall be no Union activity during paid working hours, except as explicitly provided for by this Agreement. The University agrees that it shall take appropriate steps to see that all bargaining unit members shall have the opportunity to enjoy the provisions of this Agreement, regardless of their scheduled working hours, subject to specific provisions elsewhere in this Agreement. 6.2 Representatives of the University’s Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations Department and the Union shall meet regularly at mutually convenient times during regular working hours to discuss matters of mutual concern. Either party may request that a specific topic be discussed, providing the request is made in writing a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, there or unless otherwise agreed to elsewhere in this agreement; Tthere shall be no obligation on the part of the University or the Union to renegotiate or reopen any provisions of this Agreement during any meeting with representatives of the other party. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall not apply to negotiations for a successor Agreement. 6.3 The University agrees shall make availableagrees to provide the Union copies of written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives as are promulgated in accordance with this Agreement within the University and its separate departments and work units; however, it is clearly understood by the parties that many situations are not at as this time and never will be described in such written work rules. Furthermore, the University shall not implement/promulgate any of the above in conflict with this Agreement. 6.4 A paid leave of up to nineteen (19) aggregate days will be granted to Union representatives to attend assemblies, conventions, conventions or seminars of the OEA and NEA off campus each year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.5 Use of vacation time or leave without pay of up to five (5) days each shall be granted to no more than six (6) bargaining unit members of the Union to attend Leadership Academies off- off-campus each academic year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice shall be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.6 Either party to this Agreement shall furnish the other, upon written request, information related to the negotiation or administration of the Agreement, provided such information is available and can be furnished at reasonable expense, such request allows reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days unless mutually agreeable, to assemble the information, and the party from whom the information is sought may determine the form in which such information is submitted. Upon written request, the The Union shall receive a copy of the annual budget, agendas and minutes of meetings of the Board of Trustees, quarterly reports of the membership of the bargaining unit, quarterly and year-end financial reports, copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations BoardBoard at the time of filing, and communications distributed generally to classified bargaining unit members of the University. University Policies are located on the Board of Trustees website. Upon written request, the YSU Factbook and YSU Guidebook. The Union shall provide the University with copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations BoardBoard at the time of filing.

UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 6.1 The parties agree that it is desirable that they develop and maintain a working relationship of mutual respect and continuous improvement. The parties agree further that each party shall be totally free of interference from the other in the selection of individuals designated to fulfill the various responsibilities of each party described in this Agreement. Finally, the parties affirm their mutual commitment to the principle that each party to the Agreement shall provide whatever financial or human resources are necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Union agrees that there shall be no Union activity during paid working hours, except as explicitly provided for by this Agreement. The University agrees that it shall take appropriate steps to see that all bargaining unit members shall have the opportunity to enjoy the provisions of this Agreement, regardless of their scheduled working hours, subject to specific provisions elsewhere in this Agreement. 6.2 Representatives of the University’s Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations Department and the Union shall meet regularly at mutually convenient times during regular working hours to discuss matters of mutual concern. Either party may request that a specific topic be discussed, providing the request is made in writing a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, there shall be no obligation on the part of the University or the Union to renegotiate or reopen any provisions of this Agreement during any meeting with representatives of the other party. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall not apply to negotiations for a successor Agreement. 6.3 The University agrees to provide the Union copies of written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives as are promulgated in accordance with this Agreement within the University and its separate departments and work units; it is clearly understood by the parties that many situations are not at as this time and never will be described in such written work rules. Furthermore, the University shall not implement/promulgate any of the above in conflict with this Agreement. 6.4 A paid leave of up to nineteen (19) aggregate days will be granted to Union representatives to attend assemblies, conventions, conventions or seminars of the OEA and NEA off campus each year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.5 Use of vacation time or leave without pay of up to five (5) days each shall be granted to no more than six (6) bargaining unit members of the Union to attend Leadership Academies off- off-campus each academic year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice shall be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.6 Either party to this Agreement shall furnish the other, upon written request, information related to the negotiation or administration of the Agreement, provided such information is available and can be furnished at reasonable expense, such request allows reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days unless mutually agreeable, to assemble the information, and the party from whom the information is sought may determine the form in which such information is submitted. Upon written request, the Union shall receive a copy of the annual budget, reports of the membership of the bargaining unit, quarterly and year-end financial reports, copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board, and communications distributed generally to classified bargaining unit members of the University. University Policies are located on the Board of Trustees website. Upon written request, the Union shall provide the University with copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations Board.be

UNIVERSITY/UNION RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 6.1 The parties agree that it is desirable that they develop and maintain a working relationship of mutual respect and continuous improvement. The parties agree further that each party shall be totally free of interference from the other in the selection of individuals designated to fulfill the various responsibilities of each party described in this Agreement. Finally, the parties affirm their mutual commitment to the principle that each party to the Agreement shall provide whatever financial or human resources are necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Union agrees that there shall be no Union activity during paid working hours, except as explicitly provided for by this Agreement. The University agrees that it shall take appropriate steps to see that all bargaining unit members shall have the opportunity to enjoy the provisions of this Agreement, regardless of their scheduled working hours, subject to specific provisions elsewhere in this Agreement. 6.2 Representatives of the University’s Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations Department and the Union shall meet regularly at mutually convenient times during regular working hours to discuss matters of mutual concern. Either party may request that a specific topic be discussed, providing the request is made in writing a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, there shall be no obligation on the part of the University or the Union to renegotiate or reopen any provisions of this Agreement during any meeting with representatives of the other party. The provisions of Section 6.2 shall not apply to negotiations for a successor Agreement. 6.3 The University agrees to provide the Union copies of written policies, regulations, work rules, and directives as are promulgated in accordance with this Agreement within the University and its separate departments and work units; it is clearly understood by the parties that many situations are not at as this time and never will be described in such written work rules. Furthermore, the University shall not implement/promulgate any of the above in conflict with this Agreement. 6.4 A paid leave of up to nineteen (19) aggregate days will be granted to Union representatives to attend assemblies, conventions, conventions or seminars of the OEA and NEA off campus each year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice will be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.5 Use of vacation time or leave without pay of up to five (5) days each shall be granted to no more than six (6) bargaining unit members of the Union to attend Leadership Academies off- off-campus each academic year. Absent unusual circumstances, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice shall be provided to the University prior to taking such leave. Only one bargaining unit member from any one work area will be granted leave at any one time. However, leave for more than one bargaining unit member from any one work area at any one time may be granted at the discretion of the department head. 6.6 Either party to this Agreement shall furnish the other, upon written request, information related to the negotiation or administration of the Agreement, provided such information is available and can be furnished at reasonable expense, such request allows reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days unless mutually agreeable, to assemble the information, and the party from whom the information is sought may determine the form in which such information is submitted. Upon written request, the The Union shall receive a copy of the annual budget, agendas and minutes of meetings of the Board of Trustees, quarterly reports of the membership of the bargaining unit, quarterly and year-end financial reports, copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations BoardBoard at the time of filing, and communications distributed generally to classified bargaining unit members of the University. University Policies are located on the Board of Trustees website. Upon written request, the YSU Factbook and YSU Guidebook. The Union shall provide the University with copies of all reports filed with the State Employment Relations BoardBoard at the time of filing.