Consultative Procedure Sample Clauses
A Consultative Procedure clause establishes a formal process for parties to discuss and attempt to resolve issues or disputes before taking further action, such as litigation or arbitration. Typically, this involves notifying the other party of a concern, arranging meetings or communications within a specified timeframe, and making good faith efforts to reach a mutually acceptable solution. By requiring structured dialogue, the clause helps prevent unnecessary escalation of conflicts and encourages collaborative problem-solving, ultimately saving time and resources for all parties involved.
Consultative Procedure. (a) In order to ensure that employees will have an opportunity to make recommendations dealing with their existing shift schedules, the Company shall solicit suggestions from the Union on improvements to the existing schedules in relation to 1(c)(i), 1(c)(ii), 1(e) and 1(f). At the time of the development of the annual shift schedules, the following procedure shall be used in designing shift schedules:
(i) The Company shall solicit suggestions from the Union to improve the existing shift schedules no later than October 1st of each year.
(ii) Suggestions for improvements to existing shift schedules shall be submitted to the appropriate department managers by the Union in writing, no later than November 1st of each year.
(iii) Following review of those suggestions by the Company, the Company shall develop the shift schedules for the next twelve (12) months.
(iv) The Company and the Union will also give consideration to Union shift proposals which fall outside of the normal terms of the Collective Agreement. Should the Company agree to implement such a schedule, all matters requiring changes to the Collective Agreement will be negotiated and agreed to by the Parties in the form of a letter of understanding prior to the actual implementation.
(b) The Company will meet with the Union no later than December 15th to outline the proposed shift schedules and to explain the rationale behind them. Such shift schedules will be based on assumed service parameters and operational requirements. Should these change prior to February 1st, the Company will immediately advise the Union as to the impact on the proposed shift schedules.
(c) Upon receipt of the proposed shift schedules, the Union will have until January 15th to review the schedules and to solicit input from the employees.
(d) The Parties shall meet by January 15th or earlier to discuss the Union's suggestions for improvements to the shift schedules.
(e) The Company will review and evaluate the Union's suggestions prior to determining the final shift schedules. The Company will endeavour to implement the Union's suggestions if they are compatible with the operating requirements of the Company. The Company will define the shift schedule most appropriate to operational needs and advise the Union of its decision by February 1st.
(f) If the Union and the Company agree, the finalized shift schedules will be implemented effective the first day of the first pay period following March 31st.
(g) If the Union and the Comp...
Consultative Procedure. The Shareholders agree to follow the consultative procedures set forth on Schedule 2.10 with respect to the matters described therein.