Subordinate Agreements Clause Samples

Subordinate Agreements a. Subordinate agreements are agreements negotiated at the Local and intermediate levels during the term of this Master Agreement. b. The intermediate- or Local-level parties may bargain subjects that are not specifically covered by this Master Agreement, or which have been identified in higher-level agreements for further negotiations. Negotiated agreements between the Local and intermediate parties shall not duplicate, conflict with, or otherwise be inconsistent with the Master Agreement or supplemental agreements and may be subject to review by the National Parties. All Memoranda of Understanding should be posted on the FSweb. c. When subordinate negotiated agreements later come into conflict with subsequent higher level negotiated agreements, the higher level negotiated agreement will prevail. Subordinate-negotiated agreements will be modified to reflect changes necessitated by the higher level negotiated agreement. d. Existing subordinate negotiated agreements not in conflict with the Master Agreement remain in effect in accordance with their terms. e. Any question of validity or noncompliance of a subordinate negotiated to the Master Agreement or any supplemental agreements shall be submitted by either party to the National Parties for resolution. Questions and issues not addressed in any national agreements, as related to its contents, and whether such issues may be negotiated locally should be raised to the National Parties for resolution. A decision will be made by the National Parties within 30 days. If the Parties are unable to agree as to compliance or validity, either Party may submit the issue to arbitration.