Common use of Right to Data Clause in Contracts

Right to Data. a. The UNION has the right to be furnished upon request and, to the extent not prohibited by law, data that is normally maintained by the agency in the regular course of business. The data must be reasonably available and necessary for full and proper discussion, understanding, and negotiation of subjects within the scope of collective bargaining. Data must not constitute guidance, advice, counsel, or training provided for management officials or supervisors, relating to collective bargaining. The EMPLOYER shall provide this information to the UNION upon written request. UNION request(s) for data must establish a particularized need for the information to include what information is requested and an explanation on how the data is necessary and relevant. b. If the EMPLOYER denies a UNION request for data, the EMPLOYER shall give the UNION the specific reasons for the denial.