Common use of University of Iowa Clause in Contracts

University of Iowa. 1. Bargaining unit members may be invited to participate in University of Iowa Wellness programs on a similar basis to other University of Iowa faculty and staff, at the University's sole discretion. Bargaining unit employees may receive cash incentives established at the University's sole discretion as part of these programs. Employees may be responsible for any fees that may be required for individual programs. If meetings for a particular program occur during an employee's regularly scheduled work time, the employee may be released to attend by his/her immediate supervisor in paid status. Absences for treatment or rehabilitation at the direction of the employee's health care provider and not directly associated with the UI Wellness programs are not addressed by this provision but may be covered under the sick leave provision of this agreement. Release time to attend Wellness related activities shall be at the sole discretion of the Employer. The participation of bargaining unit employees at the University of Iowa in the University's Wellness programs does not create a precedent or obligation on the part of other units of the Employer. Furthermore, the University may make changes to its Wellness programs at its sole discretion, so long as bargaining unit staff members are treated consistent with other University faculty and staff in regard to such changes. Further, the parties agree if funding should become available for the creation of wellness programs for merit- covered staff at the other Regent institutions that such programs would be discussed with AFSCME Iowa Council 61 before implementation.

University of Iowa. 1. Bargaining unit members may be invited to participate in University of Iowa Wellness programs on a similar basis to other University of Iowa faculty and staff, at the University's ’s sole discretion. Bargaining unit employees may receive cash incentives established at the University's ’s sole discretion as part of these programs. Employees may be responsible for any fees that may be required for individual programs. If meetings for a particular program occur during an employee's ’s regularly scheduled work time, the employee may be released to attend by his/her immediate supervisor in paid status. Absences for treatment or rehabilitation at the direction of the employee's ’s health care provider and not directly associated with the UI Wellness programs are not addressed by this provision but may be covered under the sick leave provision of this agreement. Release time to attend Wellness related activities shall be at the sole discretion of the Employer. The participation of bargaining unit employees at the University of Iowa in the University's ’s Wellness programs does not create a precedent or obligation on the part of other units of the Employer. Furthermore, the University may make changes to its Wellness programs at its sole discretion, so long as bargaining unit staff members are treated consistent with other University faculty and staff in regard to such changes. Further, the parties agree if funding should become available for the creation of wellness programs for merit- merit-covered staff at the other Regent institutions that such programs would be discussed with AFSCME Iowa Council 61 before implementation. 2. Employees in this Bargaining Unit, when working special events or athletic events, shall be paid two and one-half (2½) times their rate of pay for all hours worked.