Common use of Ground Rules for Post-Implementation Bargaining Clause in Contracts

Ground Rules for Post-Implementation Bargaining. a) The Chief Negotiator of each bargaining team will have full authority to speak for their principal and enter into a binding agreement. b) Subject to Section D.4.c.i, the Chief Negotiators will establish the starting date and time, as well as schedule for negotiations. c) The Parties will work toward resolution in a timely manner and will avoid unnecessary delays. If a break in negotiations is necessary, the Parties will agree on a time and date to resume bargaining prior to any recess, whenever practicable. d) Each bargaining team will consist of up to four (4) bargaining team members, to include the Chief Negotiator, unless the Chief Negotiators agree in writing to add to or subtract from the number of members each bargaining team will have. Each Party may replace a member(s) of its team at any time, with advance written notification provided to the Chief Negotiator of the other Party. Each bargaining team may also have a note taker. e) Each Party will inform the other of the names of its bargaining team members at least three (3) calendar days before the start of any negotiations. f) Generally, bargaining will take place virtually, unless the Chief Negotiators agree in writing to bargain in person. Where bargaining over a particular change is expected to be complex or last a significant period of time (e.g., more than one week), the Parties agree that in-person bargaining may be more appropriate. i) Sessions that include bargaining team members appearing in person will alternate between TSA Headquarters (▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇., ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇) and AFGE Headquarters (▇▇ ▇ ▇▇. ▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇) or at another no-cost facility as agreed to by the Parties. ii) A virtual option will always be available for bargaining team members who cannot appear in person for sessions that otherwise may be held in person. g) The Union will be entitled to have up to four (4) bargaining unit negotiators present on official time during negotiations, including caucuses, on designate d bargaining days, unless the Chief Negotiators agree in writing to more than four