Common use of Joint Union Clause in Contracts

Joint Union. Management meetings shall be held as often as agreed upon by the Union and Management. The purpose of these meetings shall be to promote harmony and efficiency and to improve communications between employees and all levels of management. The meeting agenda shall be determined by those in attendance and there shall be no restrictions on the subject matter, provided the meetings shall not substitute for normal grievance procedures or for formal negotiations between the Parties. The meetings may be summarized in written minutes. In order to encourage free discussion specific statements and the name of the person making the statement shall not be quoted outside of the meeting.