Common use of Midterm Bargaining Clause in Contracts

Midterm Bargaining. As used in this Article, bargaining during the term of the Agreement, otherwise referred to as “midterm bargaining” includes all aspects of negotiations from preliminary meetings on ground rules, if any, through mediation and impasse resolution processes when needed. The parties will utilize information technology and electronic resources to communicate prior to bargaining. The parties also agree to utilize available technology in the bargaining process where efficient and cost effective.

Midterm Bargaining. As used in this Article, bargaining during the term of the Agreement, otherwise referred to as “midterm bargaining” includes all aspects of negotiations from preliminary meetings on ground rules, if any, through mediation and impasse resolution processes when needed. The parties will utilize information technology and electronic resources to communicate prior to bargaining. The parties also agree to utilize available technology in the bargaining process where efficient and cost effectiveeffective and mutually agreeable.