Common use of Common Interest Forum Clause in Contracts

Common Interest Forum. 8.1 The Company and the Union share a mutual commitment to the achievement of strategic and revenue growth objectives consistent with the Dex One Service, Inc. Strategic Plan and the interests of the employees. A Common Interest Forum will be established for the following purposes: Providing a framework for early communication and discussion between the parties on business developments of mutual interest and concern to the parties and their constituencies; Providing a forum for feedback on existing sales policy and to promote an understanding of sales policies and their application (Note: Sales Policy will be a standing agenda item for each Common Interest Forum meeting); Discussing and reviewing innovative approaches to enhance the competitiveness of the Company and thereby improving employment opportunities; Discussing problems and concerns associated with health and safety, the needs of work and family life, and training and educational opportunities; Improving understanding and relationships between the parties and avoiding unnecessary disputes by cooperatively addressing significant changes and developments in the Union or Company environment. Discussing health care cost containment initiatives (e.g. benefit enrollment roll- outs, wellness programs) that can benefit the Company and the employee by providing quality care and reasonable access while containing costs. This meeting will be held after benefit vendor selection but prior to benefit enrollment. Equal numbers of key Management and Union persons shall constitute the forum. Meetings will be convened by the parties at mutually agreeable places and times. Otherwise, the members of the forum shall determine its composition, structure, agendas, and operation. The forum shall meet from time to time as mutually agreed, but no less than twice a year, which meetings are planned for January and June unless otherwise agreed by the parties. It is the intent that such forum supports, but does not replace, the collective bargaining process and the established contractual conflict resolution procedures.

Common Interest Forum. 8.1 The Company and the Union share a mutual commitment to the achievement of strategic and revenue growth objectives consistent with the Dex One ServiceMedia, Inc. Strategic Plan and the interests of the employees. A Common Interest Forum will be established for the following purposes: Providing a framework for early communication and discussion between the parties on business developments of mutual interest and concern to the parties and their constituencies; Providing a forum for feedback on existing sales policy and to promote an understanding of sales policies and their application (Note: Sales Policy will be a standing agenda item for each Common Interest Forum meeting); Discussing and reviewing innovative approaches to enhance the competitiveness of the Company and thereby improving employment opportunities; Discussing problems and concerns associated with health and safety, the needs of work and family life, and training and educational opportunities; Improving understanding and relationships between the parties and avoiding unnecessary disputes by cooperatively addressing significant changes and developments in the Union or Company environment. Discussing health care cost containment initiatives (e.g. benefit enrollment roll- outs, wellness programs) that can benefit the Company and the employee by providing quality care and reasonable access while containing costs. This meeting will be held after benefit vendor selection but prior to benefit enrollment. Equal numbers of key Management and Union persons shall constitute the forum. Meetings will be convened by the parties at mutually agreeable places and times. Otherwise, the members of the forum shall determine its composition, structure, agendas, and operation. The forum shall meet from time to time as mutually agreed, but no less than twice a year, which meetings are planned for January and June unless otherwise agreed by the parties. It is the intent that such forum supports, but does not replace, the collective bargaining process and the established contractual conflict resolution procedures.