Framework for Collective Bargaining. 4.01 The parties shall commence bargaining for a successor agreement on February 1 of the last year of this Agreement.
Framework for Collective Bargaining. EOPA shall notify the Employer of its intent to bargain not less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of this Agreement. The parties mutually agree that it is undesirable to interrupt the school program or the occupational responsibilities of the Board members for the purpose of negotiations. Therefore, every effort will be made to schedule meetings when all parties are free from such responsibilities. When negotiations are conducted during regular work hours, released time shall be provided for EOPA’s negotiating committee members. It is agreed that the parties will jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) if either party to this Agreement declares impasse. Should FMCS be unavailable, the parties shall immediately commence discussions as to a replacement. The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board shall be notified. Within thirty (30) days after the agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Employer and presented to each bargaining unit member now employed or hereafter employed. In addition, the Employer shall provide EOPA copies of the Agreement without charge to EOPA.
Framework for Collective Bargaining. The parties shall commence bargaining for a successor agreement as per the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act and its Rules and Regulations. The parties mutually agree that it is undesirable to interrupt the school program or the occupational responsibilities of the Board members for the purposes of negotiations. Therefore, every effort will be made to schedule meetings when all involved personnel are free from such responsibilities. When negotiations are conducted during regular work hours, release time shall be provided for the Association’s negotiating committee members. It is agreed that the parties will jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) if either party to this Agreement declares impasse. Should FMCS be unavailable, the parties shall immediately commence discussions as to a replacement, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board shall be notified. Within thirty (30) days after the Agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Employer and presented to the Association President for distribution to each bargaining unit member. In addition, the Employer shall provide to the Association President one hundred (100) copies of the Agreement. The Association President shall be responsible for delivering copies of the Agreement to new bargaining unit members.
Framework for Collective Bargaining. 2.1 Good Faith Bargaining
Framework for Collective Bargaining. Workload language (Article 13): The Collective Agreement already required a reasonable and equitable distribution of workload, a transparent process of workload allocation, and the assignment of workload appropriate for the rank and requirements of each appointment type. There are two new workload provisions for faculty: Preamble: Respect for all of the assigned elements of each member’s appointment-type. For instance, Educational Leadership stream faculty are required to engage in teaching, service, and Educational Leadership. Their workload assignments need to permit appropriate time for all of those elements of their appointment. (“consideration shall be given to the balance of…areas to afford the member adequate opportunity to perform their responsibilities.”).
Framework for Collective Bargaining. 2.1 ILLINOIS EDUCATION LABOR RELATIONS ACT The parties agree to negotiate in good faith in accordance with the terms and procedures of the Illinois Education Labor Relations Act and its rules and regulations.
Framework for Collective Bargaining
