AND NEGOTIATIONS Clause Samples

The "AND NEGOTIATIONS" clause establishes the framework for how parties will engage in discussions to resolve disputes or address issues arising under the agreement. Typically, this clause requires that before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties must first attempt to negotiate in good faith, often within a specified timeframe or through designated representatives. Its core practical function is to encourage amicable resolution and reduce the likelihood of costly or protracted litigation by mandating a preliminary negotiation process.
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The or anyone authorized to act on its behalf, approve and recognize the Union as the sole collective bargaining agency for all their employees working in the position classifications set forth in Schedule "A" hereto. When new position classifications are created by the that are similar to those in the bargaining unit, the parties hereto shall mutually agree whether or not such new classifications should be incorporated into the bargaining unit and shall agree on the rate of pay for such position classifications if so incorporated, it being distinctly understood and agreed that contractual employees as herein defined are specifically excluded. In the event of a dispute, the matter in dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article hereof. For purposes of this Agreement, Contractual employees are deemed not to be part of the bargaining unit. The hereby consents and agrees to negotiate with the Union through any authorized committee thereof in all matters affecting the relationship between the parties to this Agreement, looking towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of any differences that may arise between them. Supervisors or other management whose regular jobs are not in the bargaining unit shall not work on any jobs which are included in the bargaining unit when employees are available except for the purpose of instruction, experimenting, in emergencies when regular employees are not available, or in circumstances when regular employees are occupied with other work.
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Employer recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all of its Employees, save and except the Directors of Finance, Human Resources and Support Services, Coordinator of Finance, Communications Officer, Conveyance Managers, Property Service Managers, Purchasing Agent, Buyer, three Accountants, Secretary to Superintendent, Secretary to Director of Finance, three Secretaries to Human Resources Department, Office Manager, Supervisors of Payroll and Accounts Payable, Board Network Administrator, Employee Health and Safety Officer, employees, and those employees excluded by Section Subsections of the Nova Scotia Trade Union Act. No Employee shall be required or permitted to make any written or verbal agreement which may conflict with the terms of this contract. This Agreement applies to: Regular Full-time Employees; Regular Part-time Employees; Probationary Employees from the date of hire, except as otherwise provided for in this agreement; and Casual Employees as restricted by Article herein. The following terms, conditions and benefits of this Collective Agreement shall apply to Casual Employees as at the date of signing: (1) they shall become members of the bargaining unit on their date of hire with restricted rights and privileges as defined herein. (2) they shall be subject to call for work at the discretion of the Employer and may be disciplined, terminated or dismissed with or without cause at any time. (3) they shall be paid of the rate of any given classification as provided in Schedule “A”. If a Casual Employee is receiving a higher rate of pay at the date this Agreement is executed, then such higher rate shall continue to be paid until the Casual Employee completes that particular assignment. The casual Northside Bus Drivers shall continue to receive their present rate of pay until the conclusion of the school year. (4) they shall receive vacation pay at the rate of to be paid with each pay received from the Employer; (5) they shall be entitled to the following bereavement leave provided the Casual Employee has worked the fifteen (1 5) consecutive working days immediately before and the next working day immediately after the leave expires and further provided that such leave is taken immediately upon the death and/or the funeral: (6) for death of the Casual Employee’s spouse, child, step-child, parent or step- parent, a leave of three (3) working days with pay shall be granted; ’ ...
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Lord Selkirk School Division No. or anyone authorized to act on its behalf, approves and recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local as the sole collective bargaining agency for its employees covered by Certificate No. and hereby consents and agrees to negotiate with the Union or any authorized committee thereof, in any and all matters affecting the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, looking towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of differences that may arise between them. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "employee" signifies a person who is employed by the Lord Selkirk School Division as provided for in this Agreement. Furthermore, ARTICLE RECOGNITION AND NEGOTIATIONS (cont.) Regular full-time employees are defined as those who work the prescribed hours of work as per Article (Hours of Work) and who have completed a sixty (60) working day probationary requirement. Regular part-time employees are defined as those who work less than the prescribed hours of work as per Article (Hours of Work) and who have completed a sixty (60) working day probationary requirement. Temporary employees are those for a specificjob or until the occurrence of a specified event in a position which is not expected to exceed three (3) months. If necessary, and at the discretion of the Division, this term may be extended by a further three (3) months. If the position continues beyond this six (6) month period, the job will be posted in accordance with Article (1)
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Region recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent of all its employees as defined in the Ontario Labour Relations Board's declaration issued and dated October pursuant to the agreement between the parties September and as further defined in the Ontario Labour Relations Board's decision dated May and the agreement between the parties dated September and as further defined in the Ontario Labour Relations Board's decision dated September and the agreement between the parties dated November and the agreement between the parties dated March
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Board, or anyone authorized to act on its behalf, approves and recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining agent for all Educational Assistants and Outdoor Education Instructors employed by the Durham District School Board, save and except supervisors, those persons above the rank of supervisor, and persons covered by subsisting Collective Agreements. The Board agrees to negotiate with the Union and any authorized committee recognized under Article and in any and all matters affecting the relationship between the parties. EA I,EA and Outdoor Education Instructors are classifications within this Collective Agreement and wherever the terms are used in this Agreement, it shall be considered that it refers only to the classifications of Educational Assistants, specifically EA I,EA and Outdoor Education Instructors. ARTICLE
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Employer recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining agency for all of its employees covered by Certificate No. issued by the Manitoba Labour Board dated July and hereby agrees to negotiate with the Union or any of its authorized committees, concerning all matters affecting the relationship between the parties aiming towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of any differences that may arise between them. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “employee” signifies a person who is employed by the ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ School Division as provided for in Schedule A of the Agreement. Furthermore, a
AND NEGOTIATIONS. It is mutually agreed between the parties hereto that in any negotiations for the renewal or revision of the Agreement, the representatives appointed by each side shall not exceed five (5) members side around the conference table.
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Lord Selkirk School Division or anyone authorized to act on its behalf, approves and recognizes the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local as the sole collective bargaining agency for its employees covered by Certificate No. and hereby consents and agrees to negotiate with the Union or any authorized committee thereof, in any and all matters affecting the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, looking towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of differences that may arise between them.
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The Employer the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local as the exclusive bargaining agency for all registered nurses and graduate nurses employed in a nursing capacity, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists and dietitians employed by the Hospital save and except Nurse Managers, Head Therapists, Assistant Director, Food Services and persons above the rank of Nurse Manager, Head Therapist and Assistant Director, Food Services and persons regularly scheduled to work twenty-four hours or less per week. Persons whose regular jobs are not in the bargaining unit shall not work on any jobs which are included in the bargaining unit except for purposes of instruction, experimenting, or in emergencies when regular employees are not available. No employee shall be required or permitted to make a written or verbal agreement with the employer or his representative which may conflict with the terms of this collective agreement.
AND NEGOTIATIONS. The or anyone authorized to act on its behalf, approve and recognize the Union as the sole collective bargaining agency for all its employees working in the position classifications set forth in Schedule "A" hereto. When new position classifications are created by the the parties hereto shall mutually agree whether or not such new classifications should be incorporated in the bargaining unit and shall agree on the rate of pay for such position classifications if so incorporated, it being distinctly understood and agreed that casual employees as herein defined and all members of the Security Division, including gate and cargo guards are specifically excluded. In the event of dispute, the matter in dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article hereof. The hereby consents and agrees to negotiate with the Union, or any authorized committee thereof, in and all matters affecting the relationship between the parties to this agreement, looking towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of any differences that may arise between them. The term "casual shall mean an employee hired for a position or project which by its nature is either of short duration or limited in time and whose terms of hiring so specify. Persons whose regular jobs are not in the bargaining unit shall not work on any jobs which are included in the bargaining unit when qualified employees are available except for purposes of instruction, experimenting, or in emergencies when regular employees are not available. No employees shall be required or permitted to make any written or verbal agreement with the or its representatives that is contrary to this Agreement.