For staff scheduled to work on a day of formal negotiations, a day of negotiations shall be considered a day of work. Union negotiation team members will be released from work on June 21st and 28 th for preparation. At the end of each session, the Parties will establish a general work plan for the next session. No recording devices shall be used during negotiations. Each party shall be responsible for their own note taking.
Laptop computers are acceptable.
All cell phones and pagers shall be silent during negotiations. Each party reserves the right to caucus, as they deem necessary. Either Team may call a caucus at any time, by indication of the respective Chief Spokesperson, estimated time for the caucus shall be communicated. Contact will be made with the other Party if additional time is needed. Communication The Parties agree to use constructive communication skills, speaking one at a time.