Common use of MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES Clause in Contracts

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES. Among the rights and responsibilities which continue to be vested in the employers, but not intended to be an inclusive list of them, shall be the right • To increase or decrease or change the nature of the operation • To install and use equipment and machinery wherever and whenever they deem advisable. • To remove machinery or equipment. • To regulate the quality or quantity of labor for assigned tasks and to determine the amount of labor and appropriate tools and equipment for such assigned tasks. • Subject only to the provisions contained in this agreement pertaining to procedures for promotions and job assignments, to hire, promote, demote, suspend, discharge, discipline, or transfer employees as the efficient operation of the Department, in the opinion of the employers, may require. • To terminate any or all operations of the Department, temporarily or permanently, if the applicable School Committee shall so vote at any official meeting. • To secure equipment, tools or materials from any source available • Matters which are covered by this agreement are all of the matters as to which the parties have bargained and as to which they intend to bargain and that as to any matter not specifically covered by the language of the agreement, the School Committees retain full discretion to act in any way they see fit. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the School Committees and the Superintendent in the exercise of their functions of management and in the direction and supervision of the School Department. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to: add or eliminate departments; require and assign overtime; increase or decrease the number of jobs; change process; assign work and work to be performed; schedule shifts and hours to work and lunch or break periods; hire; suspend; demote, discipline, or discharge; transfer or promote; layoff because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons; establish rules, regulations, job descriptions, policies and procedures; conduct orderly operations, establish new jobs; abolish and change existing jobs; determine where, when, how and by whom work will be done and to determine standards of proficiency, except where any such rights are specifically modified or abridged by terms of this Agreement. Management also reserves the right to decide whether, when and how to exercise its prerogatives, whether or not enumerated in this Agreement. Accordingly, the failure to exercise any right shall not be deemed a waiver. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the School Committees do not have to rely on any collective bargaining contract with their employees as the source of their rights and management prerogatives. This contract does not purport to spell out the job responsibilities and obligations of the employees covered by this contract. Management reserves the right to assign duties consistent with an administrative assistant’s training and ability, regardless of whether the exact duty is listed in any written job description. Furthermore, it is agreed that taking or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages during any period of the work day may be grounds for discharge from employment with the School Department.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Administrative Assistant Contract, Administrative Assistant Contract

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES. Among the rights and responsibilities which continue to be vested in the employers, but not intended to be an inclusive list of them, shall be the right To increase or decrease or change the nature of the operation To install and use equipment and machinery wherever and whenever they deem advisable. To remove machinery or equipment. To regulate the quality or quantity of labor for assigned tasks and to determine the amount of labor and appropriate tools and equipment for such assigned tasks. Subject only to the provisions contained in this agreement pertaining to procedures for promotions and job assignments, to hire, promote, demote, suspend, discharge, discipline, or transfer employees as the efficient operation of the Department, in the opinion of the employers, may require. To terminate any or all operations of the Department, temporarily or permanently, if the applicable School Committee shall so vote at any official meeting. To secure equipment, tools or materials from any source available Matters which are covered by this agreement are all of the matters as to which the parties have bargained and as to which they intend to bargain and that as to any matter not specifically covered by the language of the agreement, the School Committees retain full discretion to act in any way they see fit. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the School Committees and the Superintendent in the exercise of their functions of management and in the direction and supervision of the School Department. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to: add or eliminate departments; require and assign overtime; increase or decrease the number of jobs; change process; assign work and work to be performed; schedule shifts and hours to work and lunch or break periods; hire; suspend; demote, discipline, or discharge; transfer or promote; layoff because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons; establish rules, regulations, job descriptions, policies and procedures; conduct orderly operations, establish new jobs; abolish and change existing jobs; determine where, when, how and by whom work will be done and to determine standards of proficiency, except where any such rights are specifically modified or abridged by terms of this Agreement. Management also reserves the right to decide whether, when and how to exercise its prerogatives, whether or not enumerated in this Agreement. Accordingly, the failure to exercise any right shall not be deemed a waiver. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the School Committees do not have to rely on any collective bargaining contract with their employees as the source of their rights and management prerogatives. This contract does not purport to spell out the job responsibilities and obligations of the employees covered by this contract. Management reserves the right to assign duties consistent with an administrative assistant’s training and ability, regardless of whether the exact duty is listed in any written job description. Furthermore, it is agreed that taking or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages during any period of the work day may be grounds for discharge from employment with the School Department.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Administrative Assistant Contract

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES. Among the rights and responsibilities responsibilities, which continue to be vested in the employersEmployers, but not intended to be an inclusive list of them, shall be the right • right:  To increase or decrease or change the nature of the operation • operation.  To install and use equipment and machinery wherever and whenever they deem it deems advisable. To remove machinery or equipment. To regulate the quality or quantity of labor for assigned tasks and to determine the amount of labor and appropriate tools and equipment for such assigned tasks. • tasks  Subject only to the provisions contained in this agreement pertaining to procedures for promotions and job assignments, to hire, promote, demote, suspend, discharge, discipline, or transfer employees as the efficient operation of the Department, in the opinion of the employersemployer, may require. To terminate any or all operations of the Department, temporarily or permanently, if the applicable School Committee shall so vote at any official meeting. To secure equipment, tools or materials from any source available • available. Matters which are covered by this agreement are all of the matters as to which the parties have bargained and as to which they intend to bargain and that as to any matter not specifically covered by the language of the agreement, the School Committees retain full discretion to act in any way they see fit. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the School Committees Committee and the Superintendent in the exercise of their functions of management and in the direction and supervision of the School Department. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to: add or eliminate departments; require and assign overtime; increase or decrease the number of jobs; change process; assign work and work to be performed; schedule shifts and hours to work and lunch or break periods; hire; suspend; demote, discipline, or discharge; transfer or promote; layoff because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons; establish rules, regulations, job descriptions, policies and procedures; conduct orderly operations, establish new jobs; abolish and change existing jobs; determine where, when, how and by whom work will be done and to determine standards of proficiency, except where any such rights are specifically modified or abridged by terms of this Agreement. Management also reserves the right to decide whether, when and how to exercise its prerogatives, whether or not enumerated in this Agreement. Accordingly, the failure to exercise any right shall not be deemed a waiver. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the School Committees do not have to rely on any collective bargaining contract with their employees as the source of their rights and management prerogatives. This contract does not purport to spell out the job responsibilities and obligations of the employees covered by this contract. Job descriptions are not meant to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to assign duties consistent with an administrative assistanta cafeteria employee’s training and ability, regardless of whether the exact duty is listed in any written job description. Furthermore, it is agreed that taking or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages during any period of the work day may be grounds for discharge from employment with the School Department.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Cafeteria Contract

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES. Among the rights and responsibilities which continue to be vested in the employers, but not intended to be an inclusive list of them, shall be the right To increase or decrease or change the nature of the operation To install and use equipment and machinery wherever and whenever they deem advisable. To remove machinery or equipment. To regulate the quality or quantity of labor for assigned tasks and to determine the amount of labor and appropriate tools and equipment for such assigned tasks. Subject only to the provisions contained in this agreement pertaining to procedures for promotions and job assignments, to hire, promote, demote, suspend, discharge, discipline, or transfer employees as the efficient operation of the Department, in the opinion of the employers, may require. To terminate any or all operations of the Department, temporarily or permanently, if the applicable School Committee shall so vote at any official meeting. • To secure equipment, tools or materials from any source available • Matters which are covered by this agreement are all of the matters as to which the parties have bargained and as to which they intend to bargain and that as to any matter not specifically covered by the language of the agreement, the School Committees retain full discretion to act in any way they see fit. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the School Committees and the Superintendent in the exercise of their functions of management and in the direction and supervision of the School Department. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to: add or eliminate departments; require and assign overtime; increase or decrease the number of jobs; change process; assign work and work to be performed; schedule shifts and hours to work and lunch or break periods; hire; suspend; demote, discipline, or discharge; transfer or promote; layoff because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons; establish rules, regulations, job descriptions, policies and procedures; conduct orderly operations, establish new jobs; abolish and change existing jobs; determine where, when, how and by whom work will be done and to determine standards of proficiency, except where any such rights are specifically modified or abridged by terms of this Agreement. Management also reserves the right to decide whether, when and how to exercise its prerogatives, whether or not enumerated in this Agreement. Accordingly, the failure to exercise any right shall not be deemed a waiver. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the School Committees do not have to rely on any collective bargaining contract with their employees as the source of their rights and management prerogatives. This contract does not purport to spell out the job responsibilities and obligations of the employees covered by this contract. Management reserves the right to assign duties consistent with an administrative assistant’s training and ability, regardless of whether the exact duty is listed in any written job description. Furthermore, it is agreed that taking or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages during any period of the work day may be grounds for discharge from employment with the School Department.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Administrative Assistant Contract

MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVES. Among ‌ Section 1: The Union recognizes and agrees that, except as specifically limited by the rights express provisions of this Agreement, the Employer maintains sole and responsibilities which continue exclusive right to manage its business in such a manner, as the Employer shall determine to be vested in the employers, but not intended best interest. The Employer’s right to be an inclusive list of them, shall be the right • To increase or decrease or change the nature of the operation • To install and use equipment and machinery wherever and whenever they deem advisable. • To remove machinery or equipment. • To regulate the quality or quantity of labor for assigned tasks and to determine the amount of labor and appropriate tools and equipment for such assigned tasks. • Subject only to the provisions contained in this agreement pertaining to procedures for promotions and job assignments, to hire, promote, demote, suspend, discharge, discipline, or transfer employees as the efficient operation of the Department, in the opinion of the employers, may require. • To terminate any or all operations of the Department, temporarily or permanently, if the applicable School Committee shall so vote at any official meeting. • To secure equipment, tools or materials from any source available • Matters which are covered by this agreement are all of the matters as to which the parties have bargained and as to which they intend to bargain and that as to any matter not specifically covered by the language of the agreement, the School Committees retain full discretion to act in any way they see fit. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the School Committees and the Superintendent in the exercise of their functions of management and in the direction and supervision of the School Department. This manage its business includes, but is not limited to, the right to: add : a) Hire, promote, demote, transfer, train, assign and direct employees; b) Move, transfer or eliminate departments; require change the location of part or all of the work or operations; c) Discipline, suspend or discharge for cause; d) Require physical or other examinations of employees; e) Establish, modify, maintain and assign overtime; increase enforce reasonable work rules, policies and regulations for discipline, production, efficiency and protection of life and property; f) Increase or decrease the number work force; g) Pay additional compensation, including bonuses, and determine the amount of jobs; change process; assign work it to the employees after notice and discussions with the Union over and above the hourly rate agreed to in this Agreement; h) Give additional benefits to the employees over and above the benefits established in this Agreement after notice to and discussion with the Union; i) Determine the work to be performed; schedule shifts , job content, the employee’s performance and hours methods to be employed; j) Established quality, work and lunch or break periods; hire; suspend; demoteproduction standards; k) Schedule and reschedule hours including overtime; l) Determine and re-determine job content and any classifications that are required; m) Determine and, disciplinefrom time to time, or discharge; transfer or promote; layoff because re-determine the qualifications of lack of work or other legitimate reasons; establish rules, regulations, job descriptions, policies and procedures; conduct orderly operations, establish new jobs; abolish and change existing jobs; determine where, when, how and by whom work will be done the employees and to maintain safety and efficiency and order. n) Train associates, establish, determine standards content of, and implement such training programs. The exercise or non-exercise of proficiency, except where any such the rights are specifically modified or abridged retained by terms of this Agreement. Management also reserves the right to decide whether, when and how to exercise its prerogatives, whether or not enumerated in this Agreement. Accordingly, the failure to exercise any right Employer shall not be deemed a waiver. It is understood to waive any such rights or the discretion to exercise any such rights in some other way in the future. Section 2: No employee shall be discharged, suspended, or disciplined without just cause and agreed by such actions are subject to the parties hereto that the School Committees do not have to rely on any collective bargaining contract with their employees as the source of their rights and management prerogatives. This contract does not purport to spell out the job responsibilities and obligations of the employees covered by this contract. Management reserves grievance procedure. Section 3: The Employer has the right to assign duties consistent with an administrative assistant’s training require employees to obey orders even though deemed by such employee or employees or the Union to be in violation of the Agreement or law unless and ability, regardless of whether the exact duty is listed in any written job description. Furthermore, until it is agreed established that taking such order or consuming illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages during any period orders are in violation of the work day law or the Agreement according to the procedure provided in this Agreement. Section 4: The parties by mutual agreement may be grounds for discharge from employment amend this Agreement with the School Departmentconsent of both parties in writing, and if such negotiations do occur and result in an agreement, such agreement shall be reduced to writing and shall be binding upon the parties involved for any term agreed to by the parties.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement