It should therefore be more than sufficient with regard to consultations with General Staff unions. If there is concern about the level of detail or confidentiality involved, the E and IR Section should be consulted. In a collegial system awareness of a possible need for workplace change may emanate from management or staff. Matters raised by the employees and the union shall be considered and taken into account at this stage of the process. The University will offer staff development programs, as agreed, to facilitate the changes.
Negotiation means being prepared to make compromises in order to reach an agreement.