Article General Provisions. Neither party shall serve notice prior to November 1,2004, to become effective January 1,2005, requesting changes on matters contained in this agreement. Contract period through December 31,2004, Effective January 2002
Article General Provisions. Neither party shall serve notice prior to November 1, 2004, to become effective January 1,2005, requesting changes of matters contained in this agreement. Contact period through December 31, 2004. Chairpersons General Committees of Adjustment Railroads in the United States August 28,2002 Letter No. WR-6-99 ear Chairpersons Enclosed you will find a copy of the recently ratified National Agreement signed in Washington, D.C. on August 20,2002. As you know, the agreement contains certain frames within which to resolve issues relative to the health and welfare plans and implementation of trip rates. In this regard you will find enclosed a letter of understanding between the parties establishing September 1, 2002, as the date from which these time frames will be measured. Additionally, enclosed is a copy of this agreement on a compact disc. If you are unable to view this information, you can download the entire agreement the UTU Web page Instructions on how to view the CD and download from the Web site are included herewith.
Article General Provisions. Validity of Agreement Singular Plural and Feminine Masculine Printing of Agreement Mileage Allowance Personnel Files Education Allowance Employee Development Crossing of Picket Lines During Strike Retroactivity Use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Article General Provisions. The Hospital and the Union recognize the right of employees to work in an environment that is free from har- assment and discrimination. The Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination in the work place because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citi- zenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offense, marital status, family status or handicap all as de- fined by the Code.
Article General Provisions. It is the responsibility of the employee to keep the Human Resources Department informed of correct home address, telephone number, marital status and number of dependants. Article Contracting Of Skilled Trades Work It is the policy of to utilize its employees in the maintenance skilled trades classifications whenever possible. The Company will inform the Plant Chairperson of proposed projects and provide the nature and scope of the work and also as to whether the Company can do the work competitive- ly in quality, cost and performance and within the projected time limits. Advanced notice of the use of outside contractors will be provided in situations other than emergencies in order to permit meaning- ful discussions between the Company and the Union. The Company will give due consideration to the Union's comments and ideas with respect to contracting out skilled trades work. Training and Development The Company will make a concerted effort to make available the necessary training to properly service the plant equipment and facilities which are main- tained by skilled trade employees. The Company and the Union will meet to discuss the training needs of the skilled trades. Training approved by the Company will be reimbursed by the Company at straight time earnings. Approved expenses incurred by the employee during the training will be provided for by the Company.
Article General Provisions. It is the responsibility of the employee to keep the Human Resources Department informed of correct home address, telephone number, marital status and number of dependants.
Article General Provisions. Employees shall take all necessary and reasonable care and precaution so as to ensure against loss, damage or destruction of Employer premises and equipment. The Employee shall report any loss and damage of equipment immediately to their Supervisor. Nothing in the Agreement precludes the Employer and an Employee from entering into arrangements whereby Employees perform work outside their normal working hours on a freelance basis for the Employer where the ,compensation and conditions of such freelance work are mutually agreed by the Employee and the Employer. When working as a freelancer, the person shall be paid no less than straight time for all hours engaged on the freelance assignment, but other provisions of this Agreement do not apply. It is understood that recognition of industry experience, the granting of merit increases in salary, and the provisions of any additional benefit to an Employee are matters for the sole discretion of the Employer. Employees shall not use Employer premises, vehicles, equipment or supplies for other than the business of the Employer except with the prior written approval of the Employer. Non-reduction Clause: It is recognized that certain Employees are presently receiving a higher rate for their job category than the rates herein negotiated. The signing of this agreement shall not be interpreted as reducing the wage rate presently being paid to these Employees. Students from recognized educational institutions will be allowed to operate equipment and to perform bargaining unit functions provided that a qualified member of the bargaining unit is assigned to instruct said students. Students will not be used to displace employees included within the bargaining unit.
Article General Provisions. Upon request of the employee, the Employer shall inform an employee in the Bargaining Unit, in writing, of the balance of his sick and vacation leave credits. When the Employer rejects an employee's application for leave, the reason for the rejection shall be provided to the employee in writing within a reasonable period of time.
Article General Provisions. -1 In several Articles of this Agreement reference is made to the date October 3 1985 when discussing “pre-85” and “post-85” employees. The parties recognize that other specific dates may exist in agreements which define issues relative to and “post-85”employees,such as, but not limited to, the June 28,1985 Agreement and the June 15, 1987 Agreement covering Yardmasters represented by the former Railroad yardmasters of America. Accordingly, do theparties agreethat the reference to “pre-85” and 85” employees in this Agreement is intended to include all employees such as those referenced above? The parties agree that this must be answered on a case-by-case basis in light of the parties’ mutual intentions and an evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances.
