PURPOSEAND INTENT Clause Samples
PURPOSEAND INTENT. Section 1. The general purpose of this Agreement is to set forth terms and conditions of employment and to promote orderly and peaceful relations between the Employer and the Union in its capacity as representative of the associates within the bargaining unit, so as to serve the best interest of the parties and the community. The parties agree that the total welfare of the patients of the Employer is of paramount importance. Both parties pledge to devote their wholehearted and best efforts to serving the patients of the Employer. The conduct of each associate shall be such that at no time shall that associate’s actions, speech or the manner in which that associate’s duties are performed reflect unfavorably to the best interest of the Employer. The Employer andthe Union encourage tothefullest degreefriendly andcooperative relations between the respective representatives at all levels.
Section 2. The Human Resource and/or Labor Relations Department, the Legal department or the Operators may issue policies which are binding on the associates and then only if in writing and signed by the issuer. Should the Employer, through either of the above departments, wish to adopt any policies of St. ▇▇▇▇ Health System, it shall likewise issue those policies to bargaining unit associates in writing, signed by a representative of the Employer. The Union shall also be provided with a copy of all policies issued to associates.
PURPOSEAND INTENT. It is agreed the Facility must provide services to the public on a continuing basis without obstruction by disputes between the Facility and its employees. It is for this reason that the parties enter into this Agreement and by doing so set forth rates of pay, wages, hours and conditions of employment to be observed by both parties. This Agreement further provides for the adjustment of grievance(s).
PURPOSEAND INTENT. The purpose of the parties hereto, is to set forth their agreement with respect to rates of pay, hours of work and conditions of employment to be observed by the Company, the Union and the Employees covered by this Agreement, to provide procedures for adjustment of grievances, to prevent lockouts, interruptions of work, work stoppages, strikes or any other interference with the work of the Company during the life of this Agreement.