ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. In recognition of the mutual desire of the parties to this agreement to maintain and enhance their relationship, there shall be constituted, for the term of this agreement a Joint Consultation Committee composed of representatives of the parties to the agreement. An employee shall suffer no loss of pay or benefits for serving on the Joint Consultation Committee.
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. To facilitate discussions on matters of mutual interest outside the terms of the Collective Agreement, the parties to this Agreement shall recognize a Joint Consul Committee. Representation at such meetings will be limited to four (4) representatives of the Corporation and four (4) representatives of the employees at least one of whom shall be an officer of the Alliance. Meetings will be held at the request of either party. Meetings of these Committees will be held on the Employer ses. Consultation may take place for the purpose of providing information, discussing the application of pol icy or ai ring problems to promote understanding but it is expressly understood that no commitment may be made by either party on the subject that is not within their authority or jurisdiction, nor shall any commitment made be construed as to alter, amend, add to or modify the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. To facilitate discussions on matters of mutual interest outside the terms of this Collective Agreement, the parties to this Agreement shall establish a Joint Consultation Committee. Representation at such meetings will be limited to four representatives of the Corporation and four (4) representatives of the employees at least one of whom shall be an officer of the Alliance. Meetings will be held at the request of either party. Meetings of these Committees will be held on the Employer's premises and without loss of pay. There shall be no more than three meetings a year, unless with the mutual consent between the Alliance and the Corporation. Consultation may take place for the purpose of providing information, discussing the application of policy, or airing problems to promote understanding, but it is expressly understood that no commitment may be made by either party on any subject that is not within their authority or jurisdiction, nor shall any commitment made be construed as to alter, amend, add to or modify the terms of this Agreement. The Employer may make available to the Alliance, upon written request, information such as job descriptions of positions in the bargaining unit, job classifications, wage rates, pension and welfare plans and other technical information as might pertain to the bargaining unit. Meetings of the Committee shall be held once every three months or when necessary as mutually agreed upon. Either party may request, in writing, a meeting of the Joint Management Committee and such meeting will be held within two weeks of the request.
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ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation and are prepared to enter into discussion aimed at the development and introduction of appropriate machinery for the purpose of providing joint consultation on matters of common interest. Within five (5) days of notification of consultation served by either party, the Alliance shall notify the Employer i n writing of the represen- tatives authorized to act on behalf of the Alliance for consultation purposes. Upon request of either party, the parties to this Agreement shall consult meaningfully at the appropriate level about contemplated changes i n conditions of employment or working conditions not governed by this Agreement. Without prejudice to the position the Employer or the Alliance may wish to take in future the desirability of having the subjects dealt with by the provisions of collective agreements, the subjects that may be determined as appropriate for joint consultation will be by agreement of the parties. ARTICLE NATIONAL JOINT COUNCIL AGREEMENTS Agreements concluded by the National Joint Council of the Public Service on items which may be included in a collective agreement, and which the parties to this agreement have endorsed after December will form part of this agreement, subject to the Public Service Staff Relations Act and any legislation by Parliament that has been or may be, as the case may be, established pursuant to any Act specified i n Schedule of the items which may be included i n a collective agreement are those items which the parties to the agreements have designated as such or upon which the Chairman of the Public Service Staff Relations Board has made a ruling pursuant to clause of the of understanding which became effective December The following directives, policies or regulations, as amended from time to time by National Joint Council recommendation and which have been approved by the Treasury Board of Canada, form part of this collective agreement: Foreign Service Directives ; Travel Pol icy; Withdrawal from Work in Imminent Danger Policy and Procedures; Isolated Posts Directive; Clothing Policy; Living Accommodation Charges Policy; First Aid to the General Public Allowance for Employees; Memorandum of Understanding on the Definition of the Word "Spouse"; Relocation Policy; Commuting Assistance Policy; Bilingualism Bonus Policy;
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation and are prepared to enter into discussions on matters of common interest; such discussions will be without prejudice to the position that the Council or the Association may wish to take in the future about the desirability of having the subjects dealt with by the provisions of collective agreements. The Association recognizes the Council’s right to make, alter and enforce, from time to time, rules and regulations applicable to employees, but such rules and regulations shall not be incompatible with either this Agreement or any federal enactment in force affecting employees. Before implementing proposed rules and regulations which would affect the employees covered by this Agreement, the Council shall make copies thereof available to the Association and when requested will meet with the Association to discuss the matter.
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. The Union and the Employer agree that consultation and communication on matters of joint interest are desirable to promote constructive and harmonious relations, The parties agree that a joint consultation committee composed of up to four representatives from the Union and up to four representatives of the Employer, shall be used as a forum for consultation on changes in conditions of employment not governed by this Agreement and on other matters of mutual interest. The committee shall meet once every two months or more frequently, with the consent of the parties. While the committee shall consider and attempt to resolve all problems of concern, it is understood that the committee shall function in an advisory capacity and shall have no power to alter, amend, add or modify the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION a) in order to facilitate exchanges on questions of mutual interest which are not covered in the present collective agreement and which come under the bargaining unit, parties to the present agreement shall form a mixed consultation committee. The committee must be formed of a maximum of four (4) representatives of the Corporation and four (4) representatives of the employees, at least one of whom is an agent of the Alliance. Meetings shall be held on the demand of one or the other of the parties. The parties must recognize a committee of the local union for the discussion of issues concerning the local unit. Meetings shall be held at the request of one or the other of the parties. Meetings of these Committees will be held on the Employer's premises. Consultation may take place for the purpose of providing information, discussing the application of policy or airing problems to promote understanding, but it is expressly understood that no Commitment may be made by either party on the subject that is not within their authority or jurisdiction, nor shall any commitment made be construed as to alter, amend, add to or modify the terms of this Agreement. The Employer agrees that it will advise employees of any to their working rules and regulations prior to the implementation of such and, where feasible, consult on such matters in bargaining unit Joint Consultation meetings in advance of advising the employees.
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. Within sixty (60) days of the signing of this Agreement, the parties agree to meet and establish a Joint Labour Management Consultation The Committee shall be comprised of three (3) of the Bargaining Committee and three (3) members of Hospital management. Committee members shall not suffer a loss of pay for t i m e spent in committee meetings. The Committee may discuss any matters of mutual concern which are not covered by the Collective Agreement.
ARTICLE JOINT CONSULTATION. The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation and will consult on matters of common interest including, wherever possible, contemplated changes in conditions of employment or conditions not governed by this Agreement. Joint Consultation Committees are prohibited from agreeing to items which would alter any provision of this Agreement. Joint Consultation Committees shall be composed of mutually agreeable numbers of employee and Employer representatives who shall meet at mutually satisfactory times. Committee meetings shall normally be held on the Employer’s premises during working hours. Employees attending Consultation Committee meetings shall be protected against any loss of normal pay by reason of their attendance.
