Union/Management Meetings. The Union Committee and the Senior Union Official of the Union, or her/his representative, shall, as occasion warrants, meet with the Committee on Labour Relations for the purpose of discussing and negotiating a speedy settlement of any grievance or dispute arising between the Employer and the employee concerned, including possible re-negotiations relative to this Agreement and the Schedules which are a part hereof. However, except for renegotiations of Agreements, these matters shall be introduced to such meetings only after the established grievance procedure has been followed. Grievances of a general nature may be initiated by a member of the Union Committee in step two of the grievance procedure outlined in Article 9.04.
Union/Management Meetings. It is recognized that meetings between the Company and the Union are essential to the maintenance of good relations between employee and employer and the establishment of mutual confidence and trust. To this end joint meetings will be held on a monthly basis between Management and not more than two (2) Union Representatives to promote better communication, mutual respect and understanding, to discuss ways and means of improving working conditions, methods, operating efficiency, maintenance of good morale and to provide for advance discussion of changes affecting the work or working conditions of employees. Such Union/Management meetings however, will not be considered as being in lieu of the grievance procedure.
Union/Management Meetings. 18.01.01 It is recognized that meetings, between the Company and the Union are essential to the maintenance of good relations between employee and employer and the establishment of mutual confidence and trust.
Union/Management Meetings. The committee meeting shall normally be held every second month however, either party may call a meeting of the Joint Labour Management Committee. The meeting shall be held at a time and place fixed by mutual agreement but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the initial request, unless mutually agreed. Attendance at meetings of the committee shall be without loss of pay, or at straight-time wages.
Union/Management Meetings. The Union Committee and the Secretary-Business Manager of the Union, or their representative, shall, as occasion warrants, meet with the Committee on Labour Relations for the purpose of discussing and, if possible, resolving any grievance or dispute arising between the Employer and the employee concerned. However, these matters shall be introduced to such meetings only after the established grievance procedure has been followed. Grievances of a general nature may be initiated by a member of either Committee at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.
Union/Management Meetings. 22.01 The Employer agrees to meet with Representatives of the employees when a request for such a meeting is made by a full-time Union Representative. Such meetings are to occur within two (2) days of the request being made but, in any event, not more than one (1) time per two (2) calendar months, unless the parties agree to meet more often. The person or persons representing the Employer at such meetings are to be management personnel above the level of those management personnel normally supervising the work of the employees. This clause is understood to be separate and apart from the grievance provisions. The purpose of this clause is to facilitate an exchange of views on problems or suggestions to provide for the better functioning of employees in the workplace.
22.02 The Employer will use its best efforts to facilitate its access to the premises by the Union Representative for purposes of investigation and settlement of grievances immediately prior to a Step 3 meeting, and for the distribution of Union materials, and for Union meetings that have been previously approved by the Employer. It is understood by the Union that the foregoing rights may have to be limited in accordance with the security requirements of the building or for other business reasons.
Union/Management Meetings. 9.01 With a view to maintaining harmonious relations and to facilitate administration of this Agreement, the parties agree to hold meetings to discuss any matters of mutual interest, provided that specific grievances as defined in Article 11 shall not be discussed. Such meetings are to be held every two months or with mutual agreement, on a more frequent basis. Such meetings are to be held within a reasonable time after a request by either party.
Union/Management Meetings. Quarterly meetings shall be held between the union and management. Release time shall be granted for up to two union representatives. Agendas for such meetings shall be set one week in advance between the Business Representative of the Union and the City Manager or their designees. Meetings within department may be held at the discretion of the department head.
Union/Management Meetings. The parties, shall, as occasion warrants, meet for the purpose of discussing and negotiating a speedy settlement of any grievance or dispute arising between the Employer and the employee(s). The Union and Employer shall make every effort to exchange written agendas at least one week prior to the meeting. All meetings shall be held as promptly as possible on request of either party. These meetings may occur at Step Three of the grievance procedure. The time spent by Shop Stewards or Union Committee Members in the course of their duties shall be considered as time worked and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement.
Union/Management Meetings. The parties recognize that timely resolution of operational/service issues is in the best interest of employees, the County and the customers we serve. Therefore, the parties agree that employees are required to follow their chain of command (beginning at the lowest level supervisor/manager as appropriate) to resolve operational issues that arise and to make recommendations regarding such operations/services issues. The Union representative and no more than two stewards (two total for Local 39 per department) shall have the opportunity to meet with a department head (Internal Services and Public Works and Planning) or his/her designee in or around January, April, July and October of each year to discuss issues that were not resolved through the normal chain of command and/or make recommendations regarding operations/service issues. If the Union desires to meet, they shall submit an agenda of the issues that they wish to discuss to the department head in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Union or management may schedule additional meetings by mutual agreement. This language does not preclude employees from seeking remedy through any other lawful avenue.