Common use of ARTICLE CHECK OFF Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE CHECK OFF. Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Company will as a condition of employment, deduct an amount equal to the membership dues from the pay of all Employees in the bargaining unit. Such membership dues shall be in accordance with the Union's constitution and by-laws. All bargaining unit Employees shall, as a condition of their continued employment, become and remain members in good standing of the Union. Such membership shall begin upon the initial date of employment. For the purpose of applying this Article, deductions from pay for each Employee will start on the first payday on which the Employee has earnings. The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the percentage of gross wages to be checked off for each Employee. The amounts deducted in accordance with Clause shall be remitted to the Comptroller of the Union by cheque no later than fifteen (15) days allowing each month when deductions are made and shall be by particulars identifying each Employee and the deductions made on the Employee's behalf. No Employee organization, other than the Union, shall be permitted to have membership dues and other monies deducted by the Company from the pay of Employees in the Bargaining Unit. The Union agrees to indemnify and save the Company harmless against any claim or liability arising out of the application of this Article, except for any claims or liability arising out of the application of this Article committed by their Company limited to the amount actually involved in the error. Article No Discrimination The parties agree that there will be no intimidation, discrimination, interference, disciplinary action, restraint or coercion exercised or practiced by either party or their representatives or members because of the Employee’s membership or non-membership in the Union or by reason of age, race, creed, colour, ethnic origin, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, family status, mental and physical disability, marital status, citizenship, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted as such terms are defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. It shall not be considered discrimination by the Company and Management if the client does not approve an Employee for employment or demands the termination of an Employee in writing setting out reasons for termination. By mutual agreement, the parties may use a mediator in an attempt to settle a grievance dealing with discrimination. The selection of the mediator will be by mutual agreement. Article No Sexual Harassment The Union and the Company recognize the right of Employees to work in an environment free from sexual harassment and agree that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the workplace. At any level in the grievance procedure, if a person hearing the grievance is the subject of the complaint, another Company representative shall attend. By mutual agreement, the parties may use a mediator in an attempt to settle a grievance dealing with sexual harassment. The selection of the mediator will be by mutual agreement. The Company and the Union shall share the costs of the mediator equally. Article Use of Employer Facilities Unless access is denied by the Client, a duly accredited representative of the Public Service Alliance of Canada shall be permitted access to the to assist in the resolution of a complaint or grievance and to attend meetings called by managementor the Union. The said Union representative shall conduct himself in a manner which will not interfere with the normal operation of the Client premises during his visit. Except as specifically set out in this agreement, the Union agrees that, except as provided for in this Agreement, there will be no Union activity of Employees of the Company during regular work hours on the premises of the Company, and job sites except by agreement with the Company in writing. The Company shall provide to the local Union President, on a quarterly basis, a complete list of all persons employed by the Company, in the client work location. This list shall indicate who is included and who is excluded from Check-Off. The Company shall provide the local, within a period of fifteen (15) days, with the names and classification of newly hired Employees. The Company agrees to supply each Employee with a copy of this agreement and will endeavor to do so within one (1) month after receipt from the printer. The parties agree the of printing the Collective Agreement will be paid by the Union. The Company shall ensure that new Employees receive the Union information package along with the Company hiring package. This package shall include, but not be restricted to, the Collective Agreement and names and addresses of Union representatives but not inappropriate material. The Company agrees to provide to the President of the Local Union of a copy of the Company’s current organization chart for work site as amended from time to time. The Company shall post a bulletin board which will be used for the posting of positions available, minutes of labour management meetings, notices of Union meetings and other matters of concern to Employees. The bulletin board will be located at a mutually agreeable site on client location subject to client approval.

ARTICLE CHECK OFF. Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Company will as a condition of employment, deduct an amount equal to the membership dues from the pay of all Employees in the bargaining unit. Such membership dues membershipdues shall be in accordance with the Union's constitution and by-laws. All bargaining unit Employees shallEmployeesshall, as a condition of their continued employment, become and remain members in good standing of the Union. Such membership shall begin upon the initial date initialdate of employment. For the purpose of applying this Article, deductions from pay for each Employee will each, Employeewill start on the first payday on which the Employee has earnings. The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the percentage of gross wages to be checked off for each Employee. The amounts deducted in accordance with accordancewith Clause 'shall be remitted to remittedto the Comptroller of the Union by cheque no later than fifteen (15) days allowing each month when deductions are made and shall be accompanied by particulars identifying each particularsidentifyingeach Employee and the deductions made on the Employee's behalf. No Employee organization, other than the Union, shall be permitted to have permittedto have. membership dues and other monies deducted by the Company from the pay of Employees in the Bargaining Unit. The Union agrees to indemnify and save the Company harmless against any claim or liability arising out of the application of this Article, except for any claims or liability arising out of the application of this Article committed by their Company limited to the amount actually involved in the error. Article No Discrimination The parties agree that there will be no intimidation, discrimination, interference, disciplinary action, restraint or coercion exercised or practiced by either party or their representatives or members because of the Employee’s 's membership or non-membership in the Union or by reason of age, race, creed, colour, ethnic origin, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, family status, mental and physical disability, marital status, citizenship, or a conviction for convictionfor which a pardon has been granted as such terms are defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. It shall not be considered discrimination considereddiscrimination by the Company and Management if the client does not approve an Employee for Employeefor employment or demands the termination of an Employee in writing setting out reasons for termination. By mutual agreement, the parties may use a mediator in an attempt to settle a grievance dealing with discrimination. The selection of the mediator will be by mutual agreement. Article No Sexual Harassment The Union and the Company recognize the right of Employees to work in an environment free from sexual harassment and agree that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the workplace. At any level in the grievance procedure, if a person hearing the grievance is the subject of the complaint, another Company representative shall attend. By mutual agreement, the parties may use a mediator in an attempt to settle a grievance dealing with sexual harassment. The selection of the mediator will be by mutual agreement. The Company and the Union shall share the costs of the mediator equally. Article Use of Employer Facilities Unless access is denied by the Client, a duly accredited representative of the Public Service Alliance of Canada shall be permitted access to the to assist in the resolution of a complaint or grievance and to attend meetings called by managementor the Union. The said Union representative shall conduct himself in a manner which will not interfere with the normal operation of the Client premises during his visit. Except as specifically set out in this agreement, the Union agrees that, except as provided for in this Agreement, there will be no Union activity of Employees of the Company during regular work hours on the premises of the Company, and job sites except by agreement with the Company in writing. The Company shall provide to the local Union President, on a quarterly basis, a complete list of all persons employed by the Company, in the client work location. This list shall indicate who is included and who is excluded from Check-Off. The Company shall provide the local, within a period of fifteen (15) days, with the names and classification of newly hired Employees. The Company agrees to supply each Employee with a copy of this agreement and will endeavor to do so within one (1) month after receipt from the printer. The parties agree the of printing the Collective Agreement will be paid by the Union. The Company shall ensure that new Employees receive the Union information package along with the Company hiring package. This package shall include, but not be restricted to, the Collective Agreement and names and addresses of Union representatives but not inappropriate material. The Company agrees to provide to the President of the Local Union of a copy of the Company’s current organization chart for work site as amended from time to time. The Company shall post a bulletin board which will be used for the posting of positions available, minutes of labour management meetings, notices of Union meetings and other matters of concern to Employees. The bulletin board will be located at a mutually agreeable site on client location subject to client approval.