Article 9 - Collective Bargaining

Section 9.1 – Bargaining Platform

Prior to both full contract and reopener negotiations, the Bargaining Team will develop a bargaining platform of issues to be advanced in bargaining. This platform will be discussed at a general membership meeting. Bargaining may not proceed until the bargaining platform is ratified by the membership. Ratification may occur by a successful decision to ratify at a general membership meeting (see Section 6.3), or by referendum (see Section 6.4).

Section 9.2 – Ratification of Tentative Agreements

Tentative agreements reached between the union and the employer shall be subject to vote for ratification by the membership covered by that agreement. Ratification may occur by referendum, where a document containing all proposed tentative agreements for member consideration is provided. Ratification may occur by a successful decision to ratify at a general membership meeting (see Section 6.3) whenever a tentative agreement is reached not more than five (5) days before a scheduled, regular general membership meeting.