Free Union Agreement Outline HR

         
Parties Involved

[Company Name]

[Union Name]

[Effective Date]

Introduction

●     Purpose of the Agreement

●     Term of the Agreement

Article 1: Recognition and Coverage

●     Recognition of the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative

●     Definition of the bargaining unit

●     Exclusions from the bargaining unit

Article 2: Union Rights and Responsibilities

●     Access to company premises

●     Use of company communication channels

●     Union dues and payroll deduction authorization

Article 3: Management Rights

●     The company's rights to manage and control its operations

●     Limitations on management rights

●     Consultation and notification requirements

Article 4: Negotiation Procedure

●     Negotiation schedule and locations

●     Submission of proposals and counter proposals

●     Impasse resolution procedures

●     Mediation and arbitration processes

Article 5: Wages and Benefits

●     Wage scales and adjustments

●     Benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies

●     Bonuses, incentives, and other compensation-related matters

Article 6: Hours of Work and Overtime

●     Regular work hours

●     Overtime rates and eligibility

●     Scheduling practices and shift assignments

Article 7: Working Conditions

●     Workplace safety and health

●     Employee rights and responsibilities

●     Grievance procedures and dispute resolution

Article 8: Employee Discipline and Termination

●     Grounds for discipline or termination

●     Progressive discipline process

●     Employee rights during disciplinary actions

Article 9: Union Security and Membership

●     Union membership requirements

●     Union security provisions

●     Check-off of union dues

Article 10: Training and Development

●     Employee training programs

●     Tuition reimbursement

●     Professional development opportunities

Article 11: No Strikes and Lockouts

●     No-strike and no-lockout provisions

●     Dispute resolution procedures for alleged violations

Article 12: Duration and Renewal

●     Duration of the agreement

●     Process for renewal negotiations

●     Continuation of existing terms during negotiations

Article 13: Ratification and Implementation

●     Ratification process

●     The effective date of the agreement

●     Implementation procedures

Article 14: Miscellaneous

●     Severability clause

●     Entire agreement clause

●     Amendments and modifications

●     Governing law and jurisdiction

Signatures:

[Company Representative Name]             [Union Representative Name]

[Signature]                                                   [Signature]

Date: [Date Signed]

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