21.01 Copies of Work Rules

The Employer agrees that existing work rules, policies, procedures, and directives shall be reduced to writing and be made available to affected employees at each work location.  To the extent possible, new work rules and directives shall be provided to the Ohio Labor Council two (2) weeks in advance of their implementation. In the event that the Labor Council wishes to present the views of the bargaining unit regarding a new work rule or directive, a time will be set aside at the regularly scheduled Labor/Management Committee meeting. The issuance of work rules and directives is not grievable. The application and availability of such rules and directives is subject to the grievance procedure.

21.02 Application

All work rules and directives must be applied and interpreted uniformly as to all affected members. Work rules or directives cannot violate this Agreement. In the event that a conflict exists or arises between a work rule and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

21.03 New Work Rules

It is the employer’s responsibility to make work rules available to the employees. The employer may either post the rules or disseminate the rules. Employees, if they wish, may initial each rule indicating that they have read the new rule.  The presence or absence of initials is optional and shall not be construed as evidence of the proper issuance of work rules.