Common use of Respect & Dignity Clause in Contracts

Respect & Dignity. A. The Employer and the Union recognize that it is in the best interests of both parties, the employees and the youth and families served by the Employer, that all dealings between them be characterized by mutual respect and dignity. B. To ensure that the relationship between the Employer and the Union continues and improves, the parties and their respective representatives at all levels will apply the terms of this Agreement fairly in accord with its intent and meaning and consistent with the Union’s status as exclusive bargaining representative of all employees in the bargaining unit. C. All company property and areas such as offices, desks, files, lockers, and work spaces, etc. are provided to employees for business purposes and are considered the Employer’s property. Therefore, the Employer reserves the right to search all such property or areas anywhere on Employer’s property at any time and without notice. While on Employer’s property, employees may only use locks provided by the Employer. Use of personal locks is prohibited. Duplicate keys to all locks will be kept. If an employee has privacy concerns about any personal materials or property, those materials or property must not be brought or stored at work. D. At the request of either party, there shall be a meeting of Union representatives and Management representatives, as designated by each party, devoted to employer/employee relations, health and safety matters, and other work-related issues. The party requesting the meeting shall submit an agenda prior to such meeting. Such meetings shall not be construed as re-opening bargaining under this Agreement, or as re-negotiating any issues under this Agreement.