Common use of CONTRACTUAL CHANGES Clause in Contracts

CONTRACTUAL CHANGES. (a) If there are any new proposed working operations or new uses of materials, or any new rulings; this Agreement may be opened for discussion of such proposals. (b) Whenever there is a mutual agreement on the part of the Employers and the Union, the Contract shall be considered open for discussion on a specific item or items only. If parties cannot agree on a change, the contract will nevertheless continue in accordance with its terms. (c) In case of a misunderstanding between Labor and Management and it becomes necessary to utilize the Mediation Services or an impartial arbitrator; the cost will be born equally between Labor and Management. (d) Binding Arbitration - Sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement or before 1 March 2020 either party signatory to this Agreement may request by certified mail to open this Agreement for the discussion of wages, working conditions, and other items to be included in a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Both parties to this contract hereby agree on the principle or binding arbitration in the event no agreement can be reached for the succeeding year(s) of this Agreement. This arbitration clause hereby includes a no-strike, no lock-out provision, meaning that under no circumstances shall the Union strike if no agreement can be reached, nor shall the Employer lock out the Union employees if no agreement can be reached. If no agreement is reached by 30 days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, both parties shall agree on a date to notify the Arbitrator, requesting arrangements be made to have both parties submit their proposals to binding arbitration for a final settlement. Prior to the actual arbitration procedure, negotiations shall continue between both parties. In the event no decision is reached by the Arbitration Board by the expiration of this contract, the contractors agree to pay retroactive pay for one-half (1/2) of the working days after the expiration date, not to exceed one-half (1/2) of thirty (30) days after the expiration date.

CONTRACTUAL CHANGES. (a) If there are any new proposed working operations or new uses of materials, or any new rulings; this Agreement may be opened for discussion of such proposals. (b) Whenever there is a mutual agreement on the part of the Employers and the Union, the Contract shall be considered open for discussion on a specific item or items only. If parties cannot agree on a change, the contract will nevertheless continue in accordance with its terms. (c) In case of a misunderstanding between Labor and Management and Management, it becomes necessary to utilize the Mediation Services or an impartial arbitrator; the cost will be born borne equally between Labor and Management. (d) Binding Arbitration - Sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement or before 1 March 2020 1, 2027 either party signatory to this Agreement may request by certified mail to open this Agreement for the discussion of wages, working conditions, and other items to be included in a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Both parties to this contract hereby agree on the principle or binding arbitration in the event no agreement can be reached for the succeeding year(s) of this Agreement. This arbitration clause hereby includes a no-strike, no lock-out provision, meaning that under no circumstances shall the Union strike if no agreement can be reached, nor shall the Employer lock out the Union employees if no agreement can be reached. If no agreement is reached by 30 days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, both parties shall agree on a date to notify the Arbitrator, requesting arrangements be made to have both parties submit their proposals to binding arbitration for a final settlement. Prior to the actual arbitration procedure, negotiations shall continue between both parties. In the event no decision is reached by the Arbitration Board by the expiration of this contract, the contractors agree to pay retroactive pay for one-half (1/2) of the working days after the expiration date, not to exceed one-half (1/2) of thirty (30) days after the expiration date.