Re-Opening Clause Samples
The Re-Opening clause allows parties to revisit and renegotiate certain terms of an agreement after it has been executed, typically in response to specific triggering events or changes in circumstances. For example, this clause may permit discussions if there are significant regulatory changes, market shifts, or unforeseen events that materially affect the contract's operation. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility and adaptability, ensuring that the agreement remains fair and relevant even as external conditions evolve.
Re-Opening. In the event that the Employer agrees to grant a general wage increase, agrees to a different health plan design, or agrees to less contributions to the health plan working rates with any other bargaining unit, during the term of this Agreement, the Parties shall reopen negotiations within thirty (30) days after the Association makes a written demand upon the Employer to exercise this reopener.
Re-Opening. The Union and Employer agree as follows:
Re-Opening. In the event that the Employer agrees to grant a general wage increase, agrees to a different health plan design, agrees to less contributions to the health plan working rates or agrees to a more favorable step progression freeze with any other bargaining unit, or any other bargaining unit fails to fulfill or is not required to fulfill its proportional share of cost reductions as set forth in Chapter 224: 202, Laws of 2011, during the term of this Agreement, the Parties shall reopen negotiations within thirty (30) days after the Association makes a written demand upon the Employer to exercise this re-opener.
Re-Opening. In the event that the Employer agrees to grant a general wage increase, agrees to a different health plan design, or agrees to less contributions to the health plan working rates with any other bargaining unit, agrees to a different definition of time worked for law enforcement bargaining units, during the term of this Agreement, the Parties may reopen negotiations within thirty (30) days after the Association makes a written demand upon the Employer to exercise this re-opener.
21.4.1 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Excise Tax (aka Cadillac Tax) Re-Opening: The Parties recognize that the ACA contains provisions that may impose a Cadillac Tax on health insurance benefits that exceed certain parameters defined in the ACA. The Parties further agree that it is in their Best interest to act together to alleviate the financial impact of such a tax upon the State.
Re-Opening. The Parties recognize that the ACA contains provisions that may impose a Cadillac Tax on health insurance benefits that exceed certain parameters defined in the ACA. The Parties further agree that it is in their best interest to act together to alleviate the financial impact of such a tax upon the State.
Re-Opening. In the event that the Employer agrees to grant a general wage increase, agrees to a different health plan design, or agrees to less contributions to the health plan working rates with any other bargaining unit, during the term of this Agreement, the Parties shall reopen negotiations within thirty (30) days after the Association makes a written demand upon the Employer to exercise this re-opener.
22.4.1. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Excise Tax (aka Cadillac Tax) Re-Opening: The parties recognize that the ACA contains provisions that may impose a Cadillac Tax on health insurance benefits that exceed certain parameters defined in the ACA. The Parties further agree that it is in their Best interest to act together to alleviate the financial impact of such a tax upon the State.
Re-Opening of the Collective Agreement
Re-Opening. In the event of reduction in funds this section of the agreement shall be reopened to determine if layoffs or salary cuts are necessary to alleviate the fiscal problem.
Re-Opening. In the event that the Employer agrees to grant a general wage increase, agrees to a different health plan design, or agrees to less contributions to the health plan working rates, agrees to a different definition of time worked for law enforcement bargaining units, during the term of this Agreement, the Parties -may
21.4.1. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Excise Tax (aka Cadillac Tax) Re-Opening: The parties recognize that the ACA contains provisions that may impose a Cadillac Tax on health insurance benefits that exceed certain parameters defined in the ACA. The parties further agree that it is in their best interest to act together to alleviate the financial impact of such a tax upon the State. Therefore, should either party wish to re-open negotiations due to the cost of the ACA, specifically in relation to alleviating the Excise Tax provision, the moving party shall notify the other party in writing of such a request on or before April 1st, 2016 and the parties agree to convene within fourteen (14) calendar days of having received such notice. If the projection is greater than zero dollars, the Parties shall negotiate the means by which the ACA Excise Tax will be alleviated by adjusting the health plan. If the parties fail to agree on the means by which to alleviate the ACA Excise Tax by June 1, 2016, the State will notify the Association by July 1, 2016 of the changes the State deems necessary to alleviate the ACA Excise Tax to be effective January 1, 2017. The union may file for expedited final binding arbitration within thirty (30) days of the date the State presents the plan changes to the Association to challenge the State‟s calculations or plan design changes. The provisions of this article shall expire on June 30, 2017. Article XXII
Re-Opening. In the event that by April 30, 2021, the School District receives funding from the