Common use of ARTICLE DURATION Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE DURATION. This Agreement shall continue in effect until March and thereafter from year to year unless either party gives the other party written notice of their desire to amend the agreement. Notice of intent to amend this Agreement shall be given by either party to the other in writing within a period of ninety (90) days prior to the expiry date and negotiations with respect thereto shall normally begin within sixty (60) days after filing notice to bargain for a new amended Collective Agreement. DATED AT Kitchener, Ontario this day of FOR THE HOSPITAL FOR THE UNION The parties hereby recognize and share the concern that employees may face situations of violence or abuse in their personal lives that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. doctor, lawyer, professional counselor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent personal or domestic situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to a standard of good faith on the part of the Employer, the Union and the affected employees and will not be utilized by the Union or the employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures. Such information will be treated in a confidential manner by the Employer and the Union unless required by law to report. DATED this day of FOR THE HOSPITAL FOR THE UNION