Common use of Union Participation in Meetings and Task Forces Clause in Contracts

Union Participation in Meetings and Task Forces. Management will timely notify the Union of task forces or committees that are existing or formed relating specifically to patient safety, employee health and safety, wellness, and working conditions. The Union may request to provide input into such task forces and committees, through the appointment of one (1) bargaining unit representative; such requests will not be unreasonably denied. Management agrees to support staff nurse participation in meetings and other activities. The employee must record meeting times and dates in the request book. When practical, management will schedule time spent in meetings/activities within the employee’s FTE of record. Payment of time in committees will be at straight pay only.