Common use of PURPOSEAND INTENT Clause in Contracts

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.