Common use of Harmonization Clause in Contracts

Harmonization. In 2003-2004, there shall be a pool of $400,000 to be used in connection with the effort by the Board, the Congress, AFSCME and the Federation, to harmonize the working conditions of similarly situated employees regardless of the identity of their bargaining representative or the discipline in which they teach. These funds shall be directed in particular to harmonizing workloads within clinical disciplines. In 2004-2005, there shall be a pool of $420,000 to be used in connection with the parties’ effort to harmonize the working conditions of similarly situated employees regardless of the identity of their bargaining representative or the discipline in which they teach. These funds shall be directed in particular to harmonizing workloads in the arts and in culinary arts. The manner in which the Board, the Congress, AFSCME and the Federation use the funds to harmonize these workloads shall be subject to further negotiations and, if necessary, interest arbitration. No money provided in 16.4. and in prior agreements where specifically identified, shall lapse if not disbursed or expended during any fiscal year. This provision shall supersede any conflicting State statute or regulation.