Labor Management Work Team Clause Samples

Labor Management Work Team. The City will develop a problem-solving work team approach to resolving labor- management issues. The work team may be composed of a maximum of one (1) Local 21 Union representative; two (2) employees represented by Local 21; two (2) Human Resources employees; and management from the affected department as requested by the team. The team will work collaboratively to identify and resolve issues including but not limited to staffing levels, work schedules, and training. The team and management of the affected department will work together towards implementation of the team’s recommendations. The team will meet quarterly at a mutually agreed upon time and location, with the first meeting taking place no later than January 15, 2019. Team discussions are in no way intended to supersede or negate the parties’ mutual obligation to bargain in good faith or to supersede any Section of this Agreement, including but not limited to discipline and the grievance procedures. However, the team may discuss and attempt to resolve matters subject to the discipline and grievance procedures.