LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS Clause Samples
The LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS clause establishes guidelines for how communication should occur between labor representatives (such as unions) and management within an organization. Typically, this clause outlines the procedures for scheduling meetings, the topics that can be discussed, and the methods for raising and resolving workplace issues or grievances. By formalizing these communication channels, the clause helps prevent misunderstandings, promotes transparency, and provides a structured process for addressing concerns, thereby supporting a more cooperative and efficient working relationship between labor and management.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. For purposes of maintaining communication between Labor and Management, in order to discuss issues of mutual concern, the Superintendent or his/her designee, shall meet as needed at mutually agreed upon dates, times and places. These meetings shall occur, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. Each party shall prepare and submit to the other any agenda at least one (1) week prior to a scheduled meeting.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. The parties agree to conduct periodic labor management meetings to discuss issues of mutual concern. Labor Management meetings shall not be in lieu of the Grievance Procedure described in this Agreement. Two Guild members shall be allowed to attend such meetings. Such Employees will be allowed to attend without loss of pay as provided in the aforementioned “release time” section.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS.
SECTION 5.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT MEETINGS - will be held in order to expedite implementation, seek clarification, and discuss issues of mutual concern regarding this Collective Bargaining Agreement. The parties recognize that the Labor Management meeting process is not an extension of any required Collective Bargaining process. Labor Management meetings will be held once a month.
A. Management representatives at these meetings will include, at least, the Job & Family Services Director or Designee, and other management staff as determined by the Director or Designee. Management agrees to meet with no more than five (5) members of the Union Steering Committee who will represent the Membership.
B. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be exchanged at least three (3) working days, prior to the meeting, with a detailed description of the respective interests or concerns on the referred issue. Additional items may be discussed by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union.
C. Special meetings may be called by mutual agreement between the Job & Family Services Director and the Union. Special Labor Management meetings, which shall include the County Commissioners or their designee (s), may be called by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union.
D. Labor Management meetings will also be held at the division level upon request. Such meetings will include the Division Director of the affected area and other appropriate management staff. Union representatives at these meetings will only include no more than five (5) members of the Union Steering Committee and/or employee from the affected division, as needed. The agenda for such meetings will be limited to matters specific to the affected Division. Agenda items will not be accepted at the Divisional Labor Management meeting unless there has been a meeting previously held to resolve the issue with the appropriate Divisional Director. All items affecting more than one division will be accepted at the agency wide Labor Management meeting, instead of a divisional meeting.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. The Union’s Executive Board shall meet periodically with the Chief to discuss professional matters of mutual concern.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. The Board and the Association embrace the concept that continual communication at both the building and District level is good and necessary.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. The District Attorney and the Chief Assistant District Attorney shall meet upon a quarterly basis with the designated representatives of the ACDDAA for the purpose of discussing issues of importance to either party. The meeting shall take place at a mutually convenient time and location. The ACDDAA and District Attorney management agree to create a system for identifying and communicating items for discussion in advance of the meeting and for post-meeting follow-up relevant to action items. In any given quarter a meeting may be waived or postponed upon the mutual consent of the parties. Such waivers shall be limited to the next upcoming quarterly meeting and shall not be considered for any other purpose. Parties agree to mutually alter the meeting schedule if necessary.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. The parties recognize that during the term of this Agreement, problems of administration of the agreement may arise which is not now anticipated by either party. They also recognize that during such periods, mutually constructive and productive relationships are likely to exist between Town and Union if both parties continue and enlarge their respective efforts to gain a better appreciation and understanding of their problems and objectives. Both parties also recognize that frequently, what first may appear to be a problem(s) and area of conflict or disagreement are actually the result of misunderstandings, which are resolved upon a complete and ▇▇▇▇▇ exchange of viewpoints and ideas. Even though limitations are placed upon formal negotiations during the period of this Agreement, they believe that a better atmosphere in which to achieve improved day-to-day relations between the parties can be created through open communications between the Union and the Fire Chief. To collaborate and problem solve, the parties agree to meet upon reasonable advance notice to discuss problems and issues that may arise from time to time regarding the application and/or interpretation of this Agreement, health and safety of employees, and/or on other matters concerning wages, hours and working condition, upon reasonable written notice.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. 38.1 The City and the Association agree, to attempt to meet at least quarterly. By mutual agreement, the parties may agree to more or less frequent meetings, if needed. Participants may include Association representatives, Department Directors and other City supervisory or management staff.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. The City agrees that quarterly meetings, mutually agreed upon between a CWA representative and the Labor Relations Officer will be held to discuss problems and objectives of mutual concern involving the implementation and administration of this labor Agreement.
LABOR - MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS. 38.1 The City agrees that periodic meetings, mutually agreed upon, between Association representatives, the employee’s supervisor or department head, and representative(s) of the City’s Human Resources Department will be held to discuss problems and objectives of mutual concern involving the implementation and administration of this Agreement.