- Union/Management Consultation Committees Clause Samples

The Union/Management Consultation Committees clause establishes a formal mechanism for regular communication and collaboration between union representatives and management. Typically, these committees meet periodically to discuss workplace issues, address employee concerns, and review policies or procedures affecting staff. By providing a structured forum for dialogue, the clause helps prevent misunderstandings, fosters cooperative problem-solving, and promotes a harmonious labor-management relationship.
- Union/Management Consultation Committees. (a) Consultation is a useful and constructive exercise in promoting understanding and problem solving between the Company and the Union. Consultation shall take place between the Company and the Union on matters of mutual concern but shall not include any matter of collective bargaining including the administration of the collective agreement or grievances. (b) A Senior Union/Management Committee shall be composed of an equal number of Company and Union representatives. The maximum size of this Committee shall be six Union representatives and six Company representatives. The Committee shall meet as deemed necessary to discuss matters of concern, resolve issues and to provide guidance and direction for any Sub-Committees or Committees established under the Ready Award. (c) Local Union/Management Committees shall be composed of an equal number of Company and Union representatives. The maximum size of the Committees shall be six Union representatives and six Company representatives. The Committees shall meet every three months or more often if mutually agreed. Local Union/ Management Committees shall be established at: 1. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Bay; 2. Tsawwassen; 3. Departure Bay (including Duke Point and Wellington Road); 4. Horseshoe Bay;
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- Union/Management Consultation Committees. (a) Consultation is a useful and constructive exercise in promoting understanding and problem solving between the Employer and the Union. Consultation shall take place between the Employer and the Union on matters of mutual concern but shall not include any matter of collective bargaining including the administration of the collective agreement or grievances. (b) A Senior Union/Management Committee shall be composed of an equal number of Employer and Union representatives. The maximum size of this Committee shall be ten Union representatives and ten Employer representatives. The Committee shall meet twice annually. (c) Local Union/Management Committees shall be composed of an equal number of Employer and Union representatives. The maximum size of the Committees shall be six Union representatives and six Employer representatives. The Committees shall meet every three months or more often if mutually agreed. Local Union/Management Committees shall be established at: 1. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Bay; 2. Tsawwassen; 3. Departure Bay (including Duke Point and Wellington Road); 4. Horseshoe Bay;
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  • Union/Management Committee There shall be a union/management committee comprised of four (4) employee representatives appointed by the Union and four (4) employer representatives. The Committee's purpose is to provide and promote effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas and to make joint recommendations on matters of concern. Matters that are properly the subject of an individual grievance will not be discussed at this committee. The Committee will meet quarterly, unless agreed otherwise, at a time and place mutually agreed to provided there is business for their joint consideration. The parties will exchange agenda items at least one (1) week prior to the meeting. The parties further agree the Committee may meet at any time its members mutually agree a meeting should be held. The duties of the Chairperson will be shared by the parties. Copies of the minutes shall be provided to Committee members. The employer agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the union attending such meetings. The parties may utilize video or teleconferencing services for the purposes of committee members attending committee meetings, where appropriate and available. Neither party can unreasonably deny an initiative to utilize video or teleconferencing services.

  • Joint Consultative Committee 45.1 The parties recognise the need for effective communication to improve the business/operational performance and working environment in agencies. 45.2 The parties acknowledge that decisions will continue to be made by the employer who is responsible and accountable to Government for the effective and efficient operation of the agency. 45.3 The parties agree that: (a) where the employer proposes to make changes likely to affect existing practices, working conditions or employment prospects of employees, the union and employees affected shall be notified by the employer as early as possible; (b) for the purposes of discussion the employer shall provide to the employees concerned relevant information about the changes, including the effect of the changes on employees, provided the employer shall not be required to disclose any information that is confidential; (c) in the context of discussions the union and employees are able to contribute to the decision making process; and (d) the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) parties are to provide all reasonable and relevant information except confidential commercial, business or personal information, the release of which may seriously harm a party or individual. 45.4 Each agency will have a JCC comprising of the employer or their nominee, employer nominated representatives and union nominated representatives. 45.5 The JCC will convene within 28 days of a written request being received from either party. 45.6 The JCC will determine its own operating procedures. 45.7 JCCs will be a forum for consultation on issues such as: (a) development of workload management tools within the agency; (b) industrial issues; (c) fixed term and casual employment usage; (d) changes to work organisation and/or work practices occurring in the workplace; (e) agency implementation of recommendations from the ‘Functional Review of Government’; and (f) agency implementation of other aspects of this General Agreement. 45.8 Matters not resolved through the JCC can be referred to the provisions of clause 48 - Dispute Settlement Procedures.

  • Labour Management Committee (a) Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour Management Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall apply. (b) An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. Any representative(s) attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. (c) It is agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. It is also agreed that the topic of the utilization of full-time and part-time staff is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. The committee shall have access to work schedules and job postings upon request. (d) It is understood that joint meetings with other Labour-Management Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if satisfactory to all concerned. (e) Where two or more agreements exist between a Hospital and CUPE the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed.

  • Joint Union/Management Committee It shall be appropriate for either the Union or the University to request that a Joint Union/Management committee be convened, with Environmental Health and Safety as a participating member, to discuss health and safety concerns and to explore options for addressing those concerns through appropriate training or other approaches.