Matters for Negotiations Clause Samples

Matters for Negotiations. 35 It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that matters appropriate for negotiations between the 36 parties shall relate to salaries, hours, working conditions, and grievance procedures. Any new policies, 37 or supplementary agreements adopted by the District that are applicable, will become part of this 38 Agreement, along with the existing policies. Any supplementary policies that are adopted by the 39 District shall be consistent with this Agreement, and with the Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining 40 Act. Individual policies and supplementary agreements may be revised, or new policies proposed at 41 any time if there is recognition of and/or consent by both parties of a need for change or for new 42 policies or agreements. 43

Matters for Negotiations. ‌ Section 7.1 It is agreed that the appropriate matters for negotiations shall be limited to wages, hours, and working conditions according to RCW 41.56. Section 7.2 At the request of either party, informal meetings may be held between the parties at the administrative level to discuss, advise, and consult on matters of concern not covered by this Agreement. Section 7.3 Negotiation sessions will be scheduled by mutual agreement. However, Association bargaining team members (not to exceed seven [7]) will be provided up to one (1) hour release time on days negotiations are scheduled in exchange for being prepared to negotiate into the evening.