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ARTICLE VI
UNION-EMPLOYER CONFERENCES

Section A.
The purpose of this Article is to establish a forum to discuss important matters of mutual interest between the Union and the Employer with the intention of fostering good Employer-Union relations. These meetings will not be used to circumvent the grievance procedure.

Section B.
Representatives of the Employer shall meet with Union representatives from the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, separately or jointly, whenever one of the parties deems it necessary to discuss matters which are local in nature, including those matters necessary to the implementation and administration of this Agreement. The meeting shall be held within fourteen (14) days of a request, unless the parties mutually agree to delay the meeting. An agenda shall be exchanged in advance whenever possible.

Section C.
Academic units shall, when possible, notify the Union at least forty-five (45) days prior to implementation of any significant decisions affecting the employment conditions of Employees in the academic unit.

Section D.
It is understood that any matter discussed, or action taken pursuant to such meetings or special conferences, shall in no way change or alter any of the provisions of the Agreement, or the rights of either the Employer or the Union under the terms of the Agreement.