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Sample Operating Agreement

LABOR-MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA)

LOCAL _____ AND _________________

PREAMBLE

The parameters outlined in this document are meant to help management and labor join

together with the goal of supporting and retaining a strong, creative, and motivated workforce.

Consistent with the provisions of Article 31 of the collective bargaining agreements between

the State of New York and CSEA, labor-management meetings shall occur for the purpose

of discussion to attempt to resolve matters of mutual concern, including matters concerning

implementation and administration of the Agreement which are local in nature.

The results of a labor-management meeting held pursuant to this Article shall not contravene

any term or provision of the Agreement or exceed the authority of either party. The continuing

opportunity to exchange information and views serves to clarify the interests of the parties and

foster solutions to identified problems.

CSEA Local ____ and the ________ have reached the following agreements with respect to

the labor-management process:

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION

The local level labor-management committee (LMC) membership shall consist of a minimum of

___ and a maximum of ___ representatives each from both CSEA and management. Each party

shall designate one representative to be its chair.

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER ORIENTATION

New committee members are given a copy of this operating agreement and are required to

complete the Partnership’s online LMC Basics course. They are given copies of last year’s

agendas, meeting minutes, and local agreements. The co-chairs of the committee also meet with

new members before their first meeting to brief them on current committee issues.

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The respective chairs shall serve as co-chairs of the committee and as chief spokesperson for

their team and may recognize other members of their team for the purposes of presentation,

discussion, and comments on agenda topics. The respective co-chairs are responsible for the

conduct and decorum of meetings.

Sample Operating Agreement