Common use of RE-OPENER DURING TERM OF AGREEMENT Clause in Contracts

RE-OPENER DURING TERM OF AGREEMENT. The Parties shall have an option to reopen the contract after July 1, 2022, and before September 30, to bargain over wage adjustments. This section is specifically intended to negotiate over adjustments to Washington State’s Low Wage Equity Program within the terms of the Wage Equity Funds guidelines (Article 16 – Term of the Agreement and Reopener). This option relies on the Employer’s ability to demonstrate that all funds associated with the Wage Equity Funds guidelines have been appropriated to the Union’s satisfaction. During this reopener, Article X – No Strike No Lockout shall be in effect.

RE-OPENER DURING TERM OF AGREEMENT. The Parties shall have an option to reopen the contract after July 1before June 30, 2022, and before September 302023, to bargain over wage adjustments. This section is specifically intended to negotiate over adjustments to Washington State’s Low Wage Equity Program within the terms of the Wage Equity Funds guidelines (Article 16 – Term of the Agreement and Reopener). This option relies on the Employer’s ability to demonstrate that all funds associated with the Wage Equity Funds guidelines have been appropriated to the Union’s satisfaction. During this reopener, Article X 21 – No Strike No Lockout shall be in effect.