Common use of ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreement. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiations.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer City agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting grant leavewith pay to not more than two (2)members of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreement. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits same platoon for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearingsto Union provided however, that the sum total of such leave for persons shall not exceed, per year, shifts or the equivalent thereof. Leave with pay may also be granted at the discre- tion of the Chief or his designate for the purpose of attending grievance or arbitration hearings, Union or Labour Management Relations meetings, negotiation meetings, or Pension Committee meetings. The City recognizes the Union shall advise elect or appoint one stewardfor each platoon and a GrievanceCommittee of not more than four (4)members, one of which must be Chairman. When a labour management dispute arises which requires the Employerimmediate involvement of a xxxxxxx, he may request permission to leave his regular duties to deal with the dispute with Management, which permission not be unreasonably withheld. When permission is granted, the employee involved will not lose any earnings for time spent in dealing with the dispute. stewards, grievance committeemen, negotiat- ing committeemen and Pension Committee members will be designated, in writing, by the names Union to the City and the City will advise the appropriate Union officials of its committeethe City’s representatives who will handle matters covered by this Agreement. The Employer City agrees to recognize a union Negotiating Committee of up to five (5) members. The City and the Union agree to maintain the Labour-Management Committee in numbers as presently constituted. This Committee shall meet monthly at such time and place as shall, from time to time, be determined by the members thereof, and the agenda on the matters proposed to be discussed will be sent to the parties three (3) days prior to any meeting. Matters of mutual concern per- taining to improvement of working conditions, morale, occupationalhealth and safety, as well as the promotion of educational and other activities may be referred to this Committee for discussion and consideration. Items agreed to at these meetings shall be posted in the stations with a copy sent to the City Manager. Union representatives on this Committee shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until lose any earnings for the time spent at any meeting with the City during the working hours of such time as written notice has been receivedemployees. The Area Representative may City Manager or his designate will attend meetings at Labour-Management meetings. The City shall make available to the invitation Union, on request, information in the possession of the local UnionCity required by the Union on jobs in the bargaining unit such as job descriptions, positions in the bargaining unit, job classifica- tions, salary rates, information pertaining to job evalua- tions. A No employee shall be required or permitted to make a written or verbal agreement with the or his representative from which may assist conflict with the terms of the collective agreement. No member of the bargaining unit will be disci- plined or called before Management to discuss discipline without Union representation. The City agrees to grant a leave of absence without loss of seniority and service to any member of the bargain- ing unit holdinga Local or International Union office so long as he remains in negotiationsoffice and serves in that capacity. It is agreed that any pension or employee benefits may be con- tinued as long as the applicable plans permit. However, such employee on leave must bear the total cost of such benefits. The employee shall upon leaving the mentioned Union office be reinstated in the of First Class Firefighter when the first opening for Fire- fighter becomes available. It is further agreed that no more than one (1)employee shallbe permitted leaveofabsence at any one time. The Department has the right to discuss work per- formance with an employee without Union representation, but, if the employee so requests, a Union representative shall be permitted to attend such discussions.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting acknowledges the right of the President Union to appoint or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of not more than three .membersand the Employer will recognize the said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the localAgreement, including the negotiations for or renewal of any agreement. Two (2) members of the Committee will be paid by the for time used during normally scheduled working hours in negotiations of this Agreement or its successor including all conciliation proceedings but excluding any arbitration proceedings. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) part time employees, and stewards. It is agreed that any two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected of the Union stewards to assist employees in Representatives of Local may be present with the presentation of Union Committee at their request at any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementUnion-Management meeting. The Union agrees acknowledges that Stewards and Union Committee Members have regular duties which must be performed on behalf of the Retirement Home and that such employees will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to provide do so from the Administrator or his designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is agreed that there will be no deduction from the pay of Stewards or Committee Members for time spent on the premises of the Retirement Home while meeting with representatives of the Employer during an employee's scheduled working hours for which permission has been granted by the Administrator or his designate. Each xxxxxxx or committee member shall be an employee of at least three (3) months seniority with lists the Employer in order to be eligible for election to the said position. The Retirement Home, will supply the Union with a list of these stewards all Supervisory personnel who may be involved in the administration of this Agreement and any changes will revise such list from time to this list time as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives will supply to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, Employer the names and titles of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged all stewards and members of the Union Committee, and will revise such list from time to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiationsis necessary.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees Union shall elect or otherwise select up to recognize a committee of five employees consisting eight (8) members of the President bargaining units, who shall function as the Union Committee. One of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments representatives so selected or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreement. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration HearingsUnion Chairperson. The Union shall advise furnish the Employer from time to time with an update on the current Union Committee representatives. The Union Chairperson will be assigned to the day shift unless mutually agreed otherwise by the parties. If the Chairperson is not working on the day shift she will exchange her shift with the least senior employee on the day in her classification. At the end of her tenure as Union Chairperson the employees will revert back to their original shift, or the position of their last successful posting. The Union Committee will meet with the Employer on a regular basis as is mutually agreed upon to discuss and resolve any grievances and other matters that either party may raise. Such meetings will occur on the Employer’s premises and during the day shift during regularly scheduled working hours. Either party may request a meeting which shall be held within five (5)calendar days of the request. The Union Committee shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of representatives of CAW. Normally such representatives shall have access to the Employer’s premises. The Employer agrees that the Union Chairperson shall be retained at work during any layoffs or cutbacks in employment during her term of office, as long as they are qualified to perform any available bargaining unit work. The Union recognizes that members of the Union Committee and Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and such persons will not leave their duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld and on completion of such Union Business such persons shall report back to that Supervisor. Each member of the Union Committee shall receive his regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at negotiating meetings with representatives of the Employer before and after, but not during the process. A Xxxxxxx, and where applicable, members of the Union Committee, shall receive their regular pay for regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at grievance meetings, which shall for the purposes of clarity. cover meetings with a Grievance Settlement appointed under the Labour Relations Act, with representative of the Employer, in writingwhether on or outside the Employer's premises, the names of its committeefor which permission has been granted. The Employer on request shall not be obliged make available to recognize committee the Union job descriptions of all positions in the bargaining unit. Copies of all and regulations adopted by the Employer which affect the members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local UnionUnion to be forwardedto Local prior to posting on all Bulletin Boards. A representative from may assist in negotiationsthe Union chairperson and one other committee member will sign all agreements. This is the responsibility of the union and their committee, however, the Employer will assist.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) At each operation of the Company covered by this Agreement the Union shall appoint a reasonablenumberof Shop Stewardswho shall be the purposeof investigating and processinggrievances. Notwithstandingtheirseniority status, Stewards will remain at work in the event of a lay-off as long as work is availablewhich they are qualified and able to The Employer agrees to Company will recognize a committee Union negotiating Committee of five employees consisting not more than two membersfrom the bargainingunit. Xxxxxxx may be present at these discussions at the request of the President employee. The supetvisor shall give his decision to the employee within two days. Failing settlement, then, STEP The grievance shall be presentedinwritingto the department manageronforms supplied bythe Union. A conference shall take place betweenthe employee, the Xxxxxxx, the supetvisor and the department manager. The department manager shall give his written decision to the Xxxxxxx within five days following the conference. Failing settlement, the Union may proceed to Step within five days. STEP By conference betweenan officialofthe Local a Company representativedesignated by the General Manager. The Company representative shall give his decision to the Union in writing within five (5)working days. Failingsettlement, the matter may be referredto of Arbitration within thirty (30) days following the decision at Step The time limits mentioned in Article hereof may be extended through mutual agreement betweenthe parties. The Boardof Arbitration shall consist of three (3) arbitratorsoneto be appointed by each Partyto this Agreement, and the third to beselected two so appointed. The Party desiring arbitration shall then appoint his arbitrator and shall give notice inwriting to the other Partyof such appointment, togetherwith a written statement of the localquestionto be arbitrated, within thirty (30) days decision in After receivingsuch notice inwriting,the other Partyshall appointan arbitratorandgive notice inwriting to the other Party within five (5) days. In the event of the two (2) part time employeesarbitrators so appointed being unable,within ten days, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals select athird arbitratorable andwilling to this agreementact, The Employer agrees either Party may apply to recognize elected Union stewards the Ministerof Labourfor Ontario to assist employees in appoint a Chairman of the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementArbitration Board. The Union agrees Board so constituted (3) membersshallthenforthwithconsider and determinethe matters in issuewhich have been submitted to provide them for disposaland the Employer with lists decision of these stewards a majority of the members of the Arbitration Board shall be final and any changes binding on all parties concerned. Either Party shall have the right to this list as necessaryappoint anyone it desires to represent it on an Arbitration Boardwithout the right of the other Partyto object to such appointment. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus If the president of Local Parties agree on a person to act as Union representatives sole Arbitrator in a particular case, he shall have all the powers of an Arbitration Board under this Agreement. Any complaint, difference or dispute or alleged violation this Agreement arising betweenthe Company and the Local Unionshall be dealt with under Step provided a written complaint is filed by the grieving party with the other party within thirty (30) calendar days. Each of the Parties hereto shall bear the expense of its own representative to a Board of Arbitration and the and equally fees andexpense, if any, third party of such Board of Arbitration. The Companywill pay such membersof the Committeefor any regular hours spent on negotiations. A full-time representativeofthe Union shall be entitled to visit the Company premises to deal with mattersarisingout of the administrationof this Agreement provided he notifiestheManager or his designate upon arrival and part-time Employee Relations Committeethat he does not interfere with the Company's business operations. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at Shop Xxxxxxx has his regular rate work to perform on behalf of paythe Company and when it is necessaryto service a grievance he will not leave his work without approvalof the immediatesupervisorand, in direct contract negotiations, up if requested,give a reasonableexplanationas to the point of arbitration, for renewal of his absence. With this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitrationunderstanding, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid Company will pay for any time off with no loss of credits used by the Shop Xxxxxxx in handlinggrievances and the Companywhich hours or benefits for at any other time upon by both the purpose of attending Arbitration HearingsCompany and the Xxxxxxx. The Union shall advise will inform the Employer, Company in writing, writing of the names of its committee. the Stewards of any subsequent changes.The Employer shall Companyshall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice recognizeanySteward untilsuchnotificationfrom the Union has been received. The Area Representative A may not be a Xxxxxxx. Uponthe suspensionor discharge of a UnionStewardthe Company agreesto simultaneously send notificationto the Union by meansof a telegram or a registered letter. Failureto comply with this procedureshall render the suspension or discharge null and void. purposeof disputes, Union haveaccess to specific documentationdirectly relatedto the grievance or dispute, upon request. Whenever an employee is subjectto the Companywill informthe employee of his rightto have his Union Xxxxxxx present. If a Xxxxxxx is unavailable,another bargaining unit employee of the employee's choice may attend meetings at the invitation meeting. The Union recognizes the right of the local Company to operate and manage its business in all respects inaccordancewith its obligations, subject to the provisionsofthisAgreement, andthat it is the exclusivefunction of the Companyto hire, lay off, promote, demote, transfer, discipline and dischargefor propercause. The Unionalso recognizesthe right of the Company to make and alter from time to time rules and arejust and fair. ARTICLE PROCEDURE No complaint, difference or dispute may be submitted or considered under the grievance procedureunlessit has been tenworking days fromthe time itsoccurrence, except in the case of an employee not proper pay due to a clerical or mechanical error on the part of the Company. if an employee has a grievance, it shall be dealt with in the following manner: STEP By a conferencebetweenthe employee andthe employee's immediatesupervisor. The Union. A representative from may assist in negotiations.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting Representatives of the President of Union may make arrangements with the local, two (2) part time job supervisor or his designated representative to meet Xxxxxxxx and other employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in provided it does not interfere with the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementwork. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists give such assistance as is required of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise it by the Employer, in writing, to secure competent and qualified men for the names of its committeejob. The Employer Employers agree to recognize such reasonable number of Stewards as may time to time be appointed by the Union, but shall not be obliged to recognize committee members such Stewards until such time they have been informed in writing of the names of all the Stewards as written notice has been receivedthey are appointed. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation Xxxxxxx shall be one of the local last two (2) employees covered under the terms of this Agreement to remain provided he is competent and capable of performing the remaining work. No discrimination shall be shown against any Xxxxxxx for carrying out his duties. The Union and the Association recognize the mutual value of improving by all proper and reasonable means, the productivity of the individual xxxxxxx and both will undertake, individually and jointly, to promote such increased productivity. During the lifetime of this Agreement, the Union agrees there will be no strike, slowdown or picketing or any other act which will interfere with the regular schedule of work and member Employers agree that there will be no lockout. The Employer shall have the right to discharge or otherwise discipline employees who take part in or instigate any strike, picketing or slowdown or any other act which interferes with the regular schedule of work. The Union agrees it will not involve the Association or its member Employers in any dispute which may arise between the Union and any other Employer and the employees of such other Employer. The Union further agrees it will not condone a work stoppage or observe any picket line placed on a job site for jurisdictional purposes. The Employers each agree to sub-contract asphalt or concrete paving, curb gutter work, sewer and watermain work, landscape work, utility and heavy work, only to sub-contractors whose employees are covered by the monetary terms and conditions of a Collective Agreement with the Union. A representative from may assist (note: Changes to this provision, if any, shall be made with the Memorandum of Agreement attached as Appendix The Employers agree to give preference to sub-contractors under Collective Agreement to Local performing milling and type work provided such sub-contractors are available, capable and bid competitively on said work. If an Employer covered by this Agreement engages in negotiationswork other than road and parking lot repair including stone paving of all types, paving etc. and work incidental thereto, and such other work comes within the purview of the existing collective agreement between the Union and the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors’ Association, the rates of pay and conditions of that agreement shall apply. Similarly, if an Employer covered by this Agreement engages in work generally recognized as heavy (over-passes, bridges, etc.) the rates and conditions prevailing in the Collective Agreements between the Union and the Operating Engineer’s Employer Bargaining Agency shall apply. Toronto And Area Road Builders Association shall provide to the Union by January of each year an up to date copy of its contractor membership lists.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five (5) employees consisting of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, . The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreement. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees 4)employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the combined full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time time. Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiations.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. aCommunity Living Elgin will recognize one (1) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting Union President and eight (8) Stewards as representatives of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementUnion. The Union agrees will notify of the names of the Stewards and the effective date of their selection. is not required to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and recognize any changes to this list as necessaryrepresentatives until it has been so notified. The Employer shall recognize up Union recognizes and agrees that Stewards have duties and responsibilities to four (4) employees plus perform in connection with their employment. One of the president duties and functions of Local the Xxxxxxx is to act as assist in carrying out the terms and provisions of the Agreement. The Xxxxxxx has the privilege of leaving her work to attend to Union representatives Business, without loss of basic pay, with the following conditions: The business must be between the Union and Management, or concern a matter arising out of Articles and/or The time will be devoted to the full-prompt handling of necessary Union business, The Xxxxxxx concerned will obtain the prior authorization of the Immediate Supervisor of her work location before leaving work; such authorization will not be unreasonablywithheld, Stewards may enter another work location with prior authorization of the Immediate Supervisor of the work location concerned; such authorization will not be unreasonablywithheld, Union Stewards on scheduled duty may attend Grievance meetings without loss of pay. Such time will not be used to calculate and part-is not considered scheduled time Employee Relations Committeefor purposes of establishing the right to Full Time status, reserves the right to limit such time if deemed to be excessive. It is understood that The Union will have a Negotiating Committee consisting of three (3) Bargaining Unit Members and the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either partyStaff Representative. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall The Bargaining Unit Members will be paid at their regular straight time hourly rate of pay up for direct negotiations with the Employer. Such time will not be used for purposes of establishing the right to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration HearingsFull Time status. The Union shall advise and the Employer, Employer agree that the Relations Committee is recognized as a standing committee of which is administered in writing, accordance with the names of its committeepolicy agreed to by the parties. The Employer shall Union will have an committee consisting of three (3) Bargaining Unit Members with two (2) alternates. Union Representativesto the or any other committees where there is union representation are paid for their time in attendance at such meetings. Such time will not be obliged for purposes of establishing the right to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been receivedFull Time status. The Area Representative may attend meetings at Correspondence between the invitation parties arising out of this Agreement will be in writing and deemed sufficient if sent by mail, electronic mail (e-mail) or fax addressed, if to the local Union, to the Local President and/or Staff Representative, and if to to the Executive Director. A representative from may assist in negotiationswill notify the Local Union President of all job transfers and terminations.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. aCommunity Living Elgin will recognize one (1) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting Union President and eight (8) Stewards as representatives of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementUnion. The Union agrees will notify of the names of the Stewards and the effective date of their selection. is not required to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and recognize any changes to this list as necessaryrepresentatives until it has been so notified. The Employer shall recognize up Union recognizes and agrees that Stewards have duties and responsibilities to four (4) employees plus perform in connection with their employment. One of the president duties and functions of Local the Xxxxxxx is to act as assist in carrying out the terms and provisions of the Agreement. The Xxxxxxx has the privilege of leaving her work to attend to Union representatives Business, without loss of basic pay, with the following conditions: The business must be between the Union and Management, or concern a matter arising out of Articles and/or The time will be devoted to the full-prompt handling of necessary Union business, The Xxxxxxx concerned will obtain the prior authorization of the Immediate Supervisor of her work location before leaving work; such authorization will not be unreasonablywithheld, Stewards may enter another work location with prior authorization of the Immediate Supervisor of the work location concerned; such authorization will not be unreasonably withheld, Union Stewards on scheduled duty may attend Grievance meetings without loss of pay. Such time will not be used to calculate and part-is not considered scheduled time Employee Relations Committeefor purposes of establishing the right to Full Time status, reserves the right to limit such time if deemed to be excessive. It is understood that The Union will have a Negotiating Committee consisting of three (3) Bargaining Unit Members and the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either partyStaff Representative. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall The Bargaining Unit Members will be paid at their regular straight time hourly rate of pay up for direct negotiations with the Employer. Such time will not be used for purposes of establishing the right to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration HearingsFull Time status. The Union shall advise and the Employer, Employer agree that the Relations Committee is recognized as a standing committee of which is administered in writing, accordance with the names of its committeepolicy agreed to by the parties. The Employer shall Union will have an committee consisting of three (3) Bargaining Unit Members with two (2) alternates. Union Representativesto the or any other committees where there is union representation are paid for their time in attendance at such meetings. Such time will not be obliged for purposes of establishing the right to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been receivedFull Time status. The Area Representative may attend meetings at Correspondence between the invitation parties arising out of this Agreement will be in writing and deemed sufficient if sent by mail, electronic mail (e-mail) or fax addressed, if to the local Union, to the Local President and/or Staff Representative, and if to to the Executive Director. A representative from may assist in negotiationswill notify the Local Union President of all job transfers and terminations.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting Company recognizes the right of the President Union to elect or appoint a Plant Committee comprised of three (3) Committeepersons plus a Plant Committee Chairperson, all of whom shall be assigned to the localpermanent day shift. The Plant Committee shall be responsible for meeting with management for purposes of administration of this collective agreement, and to represent zones as may be agreed between the parties, for the handling of complaints and grievances and for matters arising from time to time under this collective agreement. In addition to the Plant Committee described in Article the Company recognizes the right Union to elect or appoint two (2) part employees on each of the three (3) rotating shifts as Off-Shift Committeepersons among those working to handle complaints and grievances on their respective Such Off-Shift Committeepersons shall rotate with their respective and shall have jurisdiction to handle complaints and grievances for their respective rotating only, in zones as may be agreed between the parties. While on rotation to the day shift, the Off-Shift Committeepersons may share jurisdiction with the Plant Committee within the zones as may be agreed upon. Off-shift Committeepersons shall be compensated at their regular hourly rate for time employeesspent on such Union business, and two (2) full time employees subject to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementArticles and An additional Off-Shift Committeeperson shall be added or reduced, as the case may be, when the population of the shift exceeds drops below or drops below An alternate may be appointed to replace a Committeeperson, Off-Shift Committeeperson or Plant Committee Chairperson, as the case may be, whenever such person is absent, from the same shift as the person being replaced. All Committeepersons and members of the Plant Committee, including alternates, must be employees of the Company with seniority. The Union agrees to provide notify the Employer with lists Company in writing of these stewards the of its representatives outlined above, the zones they represent, and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus subsequent in the president of Local to act as Union representatives to names, and the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer Company shall not be obliged required or responsible to recognize committee members such persons until such time as written notice notification from the Union has been received. The Area Representative may attend Plant Committee plus three (3) other Committeepersons shall be recognized as the Bargaining Committee for negotiations of a renewal collective agreement. The Bargaining Committee will be allowed time off work, without loss of straight time (non-premium) pay, for meetings at with the invitation Company Bargaining Committee in the course of negotiations for a renewal collective agreement, excluding the local Unionconciliation and mediation process. A representative from may assist in negotiations.The acknowledges that its representatives outlined above will continue to perform regular duties on behalfofthe Company and that:

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. aThe Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect from amongst employees in the active employ of the Employer who have completed their probationary period and who are covered by this Agreement, six (6) Stewards, one (1) of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in the processing of any grievance which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the Stewards in writing before the Employer shall be required to recognize the same. The Union recognizes and agrees that the stewards have their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be taken by the stewards during working hours, in order to assist an employee in presenting his grievance. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer agrees to compensate the stewards at their regular working hours when servicing grievances hereunder, provided that the stewards first obtain the permission of their supervisors before absenting themselves from their duties, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer reserves the right to limit the time spent in servicing a grievance if it deems the time taken to be excessive The Employer agrees to recognize a grievance committee of five employees consisting of the President of Chief Xxxxxxx and one other xxxxxxx, as the local, two (2) part Union may determine from time employees, and two (2) full to time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, attend meetings in accordance with the grievance procedure. The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards a negotiating committee composed of up to assist three (3) employees in the presentation active employ of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions Employer to represent the Union, who shall be paid up to but not including conciliation, whose function shall be to negotiate renewals of this agreementCollective Agreement as provided for in Article In addition, the Negotiating Committee may include a full-time staff member of the Union. Labour Committee The Employer and the Union shall each name three (3) employees in the active employ of the Employer to the Labour Management Committee which shall meet not less than three times per calendar year at mutually agreed upon times by the parties. The purpose of the meetings will be to discuss matters of mutual concern to those in attendance. It is expressly understood that any individual matter which could be processed pursuant to the grievance or arbitration procedures provided under this Agreement shall not be discussed at these meetings. Either the Union or Management by mutual agreement may bring in further representatives. All correspondence from the Employer to the Union arising out of the Agreement shall be forwarded to the authorized member of the Union and the local regional office. The Union agrees to provide shall inform the Employer with lists in writing of these stewards the name and address of the authorized member of the Union and of any changes as they occur. All correspondence for the Union to the Employer arising out of this list as necessaryagreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or designate. The Employer shall recognize up agrees to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives supply to the full-time Union in writing, the name, work location if known, starting salary and part-time Employee Relations Committeeclassification of each new employee. It is the mutual desire of the parties to this Agreement that the complaint of any employee shall be resolved as promptly as possible. It is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first discussed his complaint with his immediate supervisor and afforded him an opportunity to endeavour to settle the committee complaint. In the event the supervisor with whom the complaint is being discussed requests the presence of an additional managerial person or persons, the employee may, if he wishes, be accompanied by his Xxxxxxx. Such additional managerial and the Union Xxxxxxx shall meet periodically at act as observers. Failing settlement then: Any complaint or grievance arising under this Agreement relating to the request interpretation, application or alleged violation of either partythe Agreement shall be submitted in writing signed by him to the Director of Service within seven (7) working days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or originated. Employees serving The employee may, if he wishes be accompanied by his xxxxxxx. The nature of the grievance, the remedy sought and the sections of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated, shall be set out in the grievance on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern prescribed form. Any grievance not submitted within the time limits provided herein shall be paid deemed to have been settled. The written decision of the Director of Service shall be received within six (6) working days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. STEP 11: Within five (5) working days following the receipt of the decision under Step I, the employee shall submit the written grievance to the Executive Director or his designate. The Executive Director or his designate will meet with the Grievance Committee and review the grievance. The parties shall endeavour to convene a meeting within ten (10) working days of the submission of the grievance to this step. The Executive Director may request the presence of a consultant at their regular rate this meeting as may the Union. The written decision of pay up the Executive Director will be received within six (6) working days from the date on which the grievance meeting was convened. In the event the decision of the Executive Director is not satisfactory to or hours per pay period or lieu time the the may refer the matter to Arbitration in excess accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. If no written request for Arbitration is received within seven (as per article a7) working days from the date of the receipt of the decision under this Step, the grievance shall be deemed to be settled. It is agreed that a grievance arising directly between the Employer and the Union shall be originated under Step above within five (5) working days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or originated, and the time limit set out with respect to that Step shall appropriately apply. However, it is understood that the provisions of this Section may not be used with respect to a complaint or grievance directly affecting an employee or employees and that the regular grievance procedure shall not be by- passed. All agreements reached under the grievance procedure between the representatives of the Employer and the representatives for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee , shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise final and binding upon the Employer, the Union and the employees. All time limits referred to in writingthe grievance procedures and the arbitration procedure, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged construed as mandatory and failure to recognize committee members until such comply with any time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation limits shall be deemed abandonment of the local Uniongrievance or denial of the grievance as the case may be. A representative from Notwithstanding the foregoing the parties may assist agree to waive or extend any of the time limits established in negotiationsthis grievance procedure.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Shop Stewards for the purpose of representing Employees in the handling of grievances arising under this Agreement. The Employer agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting three (3) Shop Stewards for each of the President day, afternoon, and night shifts. The Employer shall be in writing by the Union of the localnames of the Union Executive, two Shop Stewards, Safety Committee Members and Grievance Committee Members of the fifteenth (215th) part time employees, of January and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, June annually. The Employer agrees to recognize elected and deal with a Union stewards grievance of not more than two (2) Employees plus the Unit Chairperson. Shop Stewards and members of the grievance committee shall be Employees who have acquired at least six months seniority with the Employer and shall be Employees who are actively employed by the Employer during the term of their office. Shop Stewards and members of the grievance committee may leave their work without loss of pay to assist employees attend Union business subject to the conditions below. Such business must be between the Union and the Employer. Employees having grievances cannot discuss these with the Shop Xxxxxxx during working hours, except in the presentation case of any grievance that properly arises under discharged Employees or suspended Employees. I The time shall be devoted to the provisions prompt handling of this agreementUnion Business. The Union agrees to provide Shop Xxxxxxx or member of the Employer grievance committee shall obtain permission of the supervisor concerned, which shall not be unreasonably denied, before leaving his work. The time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with lists the timekeeping methods of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessarythe Employer. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time SO taken to be excessive. In the event of a layoff, three (3) designated members of the Local Executive shall recognize up be given preferred seniority provided they have the skill and ability to perform the remaining work. In the event the number of bargaining unit employees exceeds at the time of a layoff, the number of designated members from the Local Executive shall be increased to four (4) employees plus ). This preferred seniority shall only be exercised in the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood event that the committee shall meet periodically at designated members are displaced from the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearingsplant. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writingEmployer of the designated members within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of the contract. The Unit Chairperson shall work the day shift provided has the skill and the ability to perform the available work. .Overtime hours incurred during Union business by any member of the Union shall be included for the purposes of overtime equalization. When the Unit Chairperson is away from the Company on Union business after a period on one (Iw)eek or more, the names Unit Secretary shall be called in for a minimum of its committeetwo (2) hours overlap with day shift. The Employer shall not be obliged This time will allow the Unit Secretary to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend deal with any emergency meetings at or problems arising with the invitation Company during the absence of the local UnionUnit Chairperson. A representative When the Union committee is scheduled to meet with Management, they shall be entitled to (90) minutes to meet amongst themselves and shall be paid for any time lost from may assist in negotiationstheir regular shift or scheduled overtime as a result.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees and the Union agree that there will be seven (7) stewards (one each from kitchen, laundry, housekeeping and care staff, also one from the afternoon shift, one from the night shift) and one Chief Xxxxxxx selected who may assist the employees in presenting their grievances to recognize a committee of five employees consisting the representatives of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementEmployer. The Union agrees to provide keep the Employer with lists of these stewards advised as to their names and any changes thereto, such notification to this list be given by the Union no later than ten working days from the time of the appointment. The stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall constitute the Union Grievance Committee and each Xxxxxxx shall have been continuously employed in his department for at least three months; not more than one xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx are to meet with the representatives of the Employer at any one time (except as necessaryprovided for in Article of the Grievance Procedure). Employees shall not be eligible to serve as Xxxxxxx or members of the Negotiating Committee until after they have been placed on the seniority list. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the Negotiating Committee and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld and when resuming their regular duties will report to their immediate supervisor so that the length of time they are absent from their regular duties will be under reasonable control. The Employer shall recognize up will advise Employees of their entitlement to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committeeunion representation at any formal counselling or disciplinary meeting. It is understood recognized that counselling sessions are not disciplinary in nature. Providing Stewards and Union Officers comply with the committee shall meet periodically at reporting requirements of the request of either party. Employees serving on preceding paragraph, the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid Employer will compensate such employees at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for the time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetingshandling grievances of employees. Part This undertaking does not apply to time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time spent in such matters outside of regular working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiationshours.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. aThe Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select five (5) stewards, including a Chief Xxxxxxx. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall serve as the xxxxxxx for the department in which he is employed. The number of stewards for each department or group shall be as follows: Facilities Management and Sterile Processing Department (2) Food Services (1) Materiel and Pharmaceutical Management (I) Registered Practical Nurses (1) The Employer agrees Union will provide the Hospital with a list of the names of the stewards and the committee members of the bargaining unit. The Hospital will not recognize any representatives until the Union has officially advised the Hospital in writing as to the appointment of the representatives. The Hospital will recognize a committee Grievance Committee composed of five three (3) employees consisting of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, Chief Xxxxxxx and two (2) full time other employees, provided that no more than two (2) members from the same group or department will be present at any Grievance Committee meeting with the Hospital. The Labour Management Committee referred to in Article of the Central Agreement will be comprised of three (3) Union and three (3) Management representatives. A maximum of two (2) employees per group or department will be given leave to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementattend a Labour Management Committee meeting. The Union agrees to provide and the Employer will recognize a Local Bargaining Committee as referred to in of the Central Agreement comprised of five (5) Union and five (5)Management representatives. A maximum of two (2) employees per group or department will be given leave to attend a Local Bargaining Committee meeting. Requests for leave of absence without pay to perform Union duties shall be submitted in by completing a Union Leave Request form. Such form shall be submitted to the Director, Human Resources (or designate) with lists a copy to the employee's department head or designate at least twenty-one (21) working days before the leave is to be taken. Permission for such will be granted to a reasonable number of employees subject to the provisions outlined below: Authorization for such leaves shall be with due regard for the operation of the Hospital and provided that the scheduling changes made necessary by such leaves shall not impose any penalty on the Hospital. When requests for such leaves cannot be made twenty-one (21) working days prior to the commencement of each leave requested, approval shall be at the discretion of the Hospital based on the individual merits of the requests. Employees requesting such leaves may be required to assist in arranging for replacements needed to cover scheduled shifts. The working schedule of these stewards employees shall not be modified in any way because of the said leave of absence unless the parties shall agree. With the exception of the President and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer Vice-president who shall recognize each have up to four twenty (420) days, all other employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate eligible for cumulative leave of pay up to or hours thirty (30) days each calendar year. Only one employee per pay period or lieu classification within a department shall be authorized to take time in excess off for Union activities as authorized by this Agreement. Leave for Union business up a maximum of this five (as per article a5) and days for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees each leave will be paid at least by the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on Hospital, who will obtain reimbursement from the Union's Negotiating Committee Union for the payment of the rate plus an additional cost of to cover fringe benefits and administrative Both parties recognize the need to maintain the efficient operation of the Hospital. An employee shall provide notice to department head or designate of the request for leave of absence with pay by a Union Leave Request form. Such form shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up submitted to the point of arbitration, employee's department head or designate for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, approval as soon as the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation employee becomes aware of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiationsnecessity for a leave.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees and the Union agree that there will be seven (7) stewards (one each from kitchen, laundry, housekeeping and care staff, also one from the afternoon shift, one from the night shift) and one Chief Xxxxxxx selected who may assist the employees in presenting their grievances to recognize a committee of five employees consisting the representatives of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreementEmployer. The Union agrees to provide keep the Employer with lists of these stewards advised as to their names and any changes thereto, such notification to this list be given by the Union no later than ten working days from the time of the appointment. The stewards and the Chief Xxxxxxx shall constitute the Union Grievance Committee and each Xxxxxxx shall have been ,continuously employed in his department for at least three months; not more than one xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx are to meet with the representatives of the Employer at any one time (except as necessaryprovided for in Article of the Grievance Procedure). Employees shall not be eligible to serve as Xxxxxxx or members of the Negotiating Committee until after they have been placed on the seniority list. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the Negotiating Committee and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld and when resuming their regular duties will report to their immediate supervisor so that the length of time they are absent from their regular duties will be under reasonable control. The Employer shall recognize up will advise Employees of their entitlement to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committeeunion representation at any formal counselling or disciplinary meeting. It is understood recognized that counselling sessions are not disciplinary in nature. Providing Stewards and Union Officers comply with the committee shall meet periodically at reporting requirements of the request of either party. Employees serving on preceding paragraph, the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid Employer will compensate such employees at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for the time spent attending in handling grievances of employees. This undertaking does not apply to time spent in such matters outside of regular working hours. In the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part event that a Xxxxxxx must be called into the Home, the Home will pay time employees will be paid worked, plus one-half hour, at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiationsfor scheduled meetings such as Grievance, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiationsStaff Planning.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. aThe Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect from amongst employees who have completed their probationary period, up to four (4) stewards at least one (1) of which shall be from each of the following areas: Vocational Day Programme; Residential Programme. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union recognizes and agrees that the stewards have their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be taken by the stewards during working hours, in order to assist an employee in presenting his grievance. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer agrees to compensate the stewards at their regular straight time hourly rate for the time lost from their regular working hours when servicing grievances hereunder, provided that the stewards first obtain the permission of their immediate Supervisors, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, before absenting themselves from their duties. Prior to returning to work, stewards must report to their immediate Supervisors. The Employer reserves the right to limit the time spent in servicing a grievance if it the time taken to be excessive. The Employer agrees to recognize a negotiating committee of five employees consisting of the President of the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreement. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern who have completed their probationary period whose function shall be paid at to negotiate renewals of this Agreement as provided for in Article The employer agrees to compensate the negotiating committee the rate of fifty percent (50%) of their regular straight time hourly rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time regular scheduled working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up while meeting with the Employer to the point of arbitration, for renewal negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitrationAgreement up to, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearingsbut not including, conciliation. The Union shall advise must notify the Employer, in writingEmployer of the names of the stewards, the names of its committeethe members of the negotiating committee and the names of the members of the Labour Management committee and the respective effective dates of their appointment before the Employer is obligated to recognize the same. All correspondence from the Employer to the Union arising out of the Agreement shall be forwarded to the Chief Xxxxxxx with a copy to the regional All correspondence from the Union to the Employer arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or designate. Labour Management Committee The Employer agrees to recognize a Labour Management Committee of up to four (4) employees who have competed their probationary period. The Employer shall meet with the Labour Management Committee not less than three (3) times per calendar year at times mutually agreed upon by the parties. The purpose of the meetings will be to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is expressly understood that any individual matter which could be processed pursuant to the Grievance and Arbitration procedures provided under the Collective Agreement shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been receiveddiscussed at these meetings. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation Employer agrees to compensate members of the local Union. A representative Labour Management Committee at their straight time hourly rate for time lost from may assist in negotiationsregular scheduled working hours while attending Labour Management Committee meetings.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Union shall elect or otherwise select a Union committee of four employees; it being understood that the Chairperson of the full-time bargaining unit section may be a member of the Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee on grievances and on any other matter properly arising out of this Agreement, including the negotiations for, or renewal of this Agreement. It is agreed that the Union Representative of Local may be present with the Committee at the request of either the Union or the Employer. The Union acknowledges and agrees to recognize a committee of five employees consisting that members of the President Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and all activities of members of the localUnion Committee will be carried on outside regular working hours, two (2) part time employeesunless otherwise mutually agreed. Members of the Union Committee will not leave their duties without first obtaining permission from the Supervisor of the Department or Unit in which they are working, and two (2) full time employees upon completion of such Union business shall report back to negotiate amendments that official Each member of the said Union Committee shall receive his regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to his attendance at contract negotiation meetings between the parties, up to and including conciliation, whether on or renewals off the Hospital premises, for which permission has been granted. A Xxxxxxx, and where applicable, members of the Union Committee, shall receive their regular pay for regularly scheduled working hours lost due to this agreementattendance at grievance meetings, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in which shall for the presentation purposes of any clarity, cover meetings with a grievance that properly arises settlement officer appointed under Section of the provisions Labour Relations Act with representatives of this agreementthe Hospital, whether on or outside the Hospital premises, for which permission has been granted. The Union agrees to provide supply the Employer with lists the names of these stewards the members constituting the Committee in duplicate, and any changes to this will keep such list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committeedate at all times. It is understood mutually agreed that one of the committee duplicate copies shall be posted on the bulletin board by the Union. The Committee and the Employer shall meet periodically once each month at the request of either partytimes mutually agreed on, providing there is business for their joint consideration. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and Necessity for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees a meeting will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time indicated by letter from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up either party to the point of arbitrationother party, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation containing an agenda of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiationssubjects to be discussed.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer For the purpose of this Article, the Society agrees to recognize a committee of five the employees consisting of as Union Local hereinafter called "the President of Union". All references to the localUnion, two (2) part time employeesits officers and members, unless otherwise specified, shall also refer to the Local, its officers and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, members. The Employer Society agrees to recognize elected the following Union stewards committees: an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Negotiating Committee, an Relations Committee, and a Health and Safety Committee. For the purposes of this Article, the name and position of each of the committee members from time to assist time selected shall be given to the Society in writing, and the Society shall not be required to recognize any such committee members until it has been notified. The Society undertakes to instruct all of its managerial employees to co-operate with the committee members in the presentation carrying out of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions terms and requirements of this agreementAgreement. The Union agrees undertakes to provide secure from its committee members and members their co-operation with the Employer Society and with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessaryall persons representing the Society in a managerial capacity. The Employer privilege of committee members to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions: such business must be between the Union and the Society, except for conciliation or arbitration proceedings; the time shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act as Union representatives be devoted to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that prompt handling of necessary Union business; the committee members concerned shall meet periodically at obtain the request permission of either partythe supervisor concerned before leaving their work. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer Such permission shall not be obliged unreasonably withheld; the Society reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. All committee members shall have completed their probationary period. Where there are no eligible employees who have completed their probationary period, and it is necessary to appoint a committee person to represent the employees, the Society agrees to recognize committee members until an appointment which does not meet the requirements of Article The Union will be allowed to hold meetings and to sponsor educational functions on the Society’s premises provided permission for such time meeting is obtained in advance from the Director of Human Resources. Except as written notice has been received. The Area Representative provided in Article it is understood and agreed that, either party may attend meetings be represented or assisted by an outside representative at the invitation any meeting of the local Union. A representative from may assist committees listed in negotiations.Article

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. aThe Employer the right of the Union to appoint or elect from employees in the active employ of the Employer who have completed their probationary period and who are covered by this Agreement, nine (9) one (1)of shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in the processing of any grievance which properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the Stewards in writing before the Employer shall be required to recognize the same. The Union recognizes and agrees that the stewards have their regular duties to perform in connection their employment and that only such time as is necessary be taken by the stewards during working hours, in order to assist an employee in preparing with this the Employer agrees to compensate the stewards at their regular hours preparing and presenting grievances at Step I and of the grievance procedure. Stewards first must obtain the of their before absenting themselves from their duties, permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer reserves the right to limit the time spent in servicing a if it deems the time taken to be excessive. The Employer agrees to recognize a grievance committee of five employees consisting of the President of Chief Xxxxxxx and one other xxxxxxx, as the local, two (2) part Union may determine from time employees, and two (2) full to time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, attend meetings in accordance the grievance procedure. The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards to assist employees in the presentation a negotiating committee composed of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this agreement. The Union agrees to provide the Employer with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessary. The Employer shall recognize up to four (4) employees plus in the president active employ of Local the Employer to act as Union representatives to represent the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committee. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern Union, who shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee but not including conciliation, whose function shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitrationAgreement as provided for in In addition, the Negotiating Committee may include a full-time staff member of the Union. Labour Committee The Employer and the Union shall each name four (4) employees in the active employ of the Employer to the Labour Management which shall meet not less than three times per calendar year if requested by the employee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the Committee at mutually agreed upon times by the parties. The purpose of attending Arbitration Hearingsthe meetings will be to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is expressly understood that any individual matter could be processed pursuant to the grievance or arbitration procedures provided under this Agreement shall not be discussed at these meetings. Either the Union or Management by mutual agreement may bring in further representatives. All correspondence the Employer to the Union arising out of the Agreement shall be forwarded to the authorized member of the Union and the local regional office. The Union inform the Employer in writing of the name and address of the authorized member of the Union and of any changes as they occur. correspondence for the Union to the Employer arising out of this agreement shall advise be to the Executive Director or designate. The Employer agrees to supply to the Union in writing, the name, work location if known, starting salary and classification of each new employee. The Employer agrees to make available up to fifteen minutes during the posted monthly employee Orientation and Training, conducted by the Employer, for one (1) designated xxxxxxx appointed under Article to present to employees about the Union and Local The Employer will notify, in writing, the names date, must be notified in writing of its committeethe name of the designated xxxxxxx one (1)month prior to the Orientation and Training date. The to be presented must be approved, in writing, by the Employer prior to the presentation and such approval shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been receivedunreasonably withheld. The Area Representative may xxxxxxx designated to attend meetings the new employee Orientation and Training shall be compensated at his straight time hourly rate for time lost from regular working for travel time to and from the invitation of the local UnionOrientation and Training and for his attendance at same. A representative The designated xxxxxxx must notify his supervisor prior to absenting himself from may assist in negotiationshis duties and upon his return to duty.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees Union shall have the right to recognize a committee elect one xxxxxxx and one alternate xxxxxxx per shift, per building, one of five employees consisting of whom shall be the President of chief xxxxxxx. If the local, two (2) part time employees, and two (2) full time employees to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards regular xxxxxxx is unavailable to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the presentation Employer the alternate will assist the employee. The Union agrees that it will keep the Employer supplied with the names of all the stewards and promptly advise the Employer in writing of any change that occurs before the Employer will be required to recognize an employee as a xxxxxxx. The Employer shall not be required to recognize the election of any xxxxxxx unless he has six months seniority. However, in exceptional circumstances the Employer will not unreasonably withhold the appointment of a xxxxxxx with less than six months service. It is understood that a xxxxxxx has regular job functions to perform for the Employer. Consistent with that obligation, the right of stewards to leave their work without loss of pay to investigate or adjust grievances is granted on the following conditions: The xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his supervisor before leaving his work area. The time off shall be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and shall be limited to the time required for attending grievance that properly arises under step meetings and any preliminary meetings with the provisions Management. Except in the case of a discharged employee, employees having grievances shall not discuss these with stewards during working hours. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. The Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to cooperate with the stewards in the carrying out of the terms and requirements of this agreement. The Union agrees undertakes to provide secure from its officers, stewards and members their cooperation with the Employer and with lists of these stewards and any changes to this list as necessaryall persons representing the Employer in a supervisory capacity. The Employer shall will recognize a Union negotiating committee which includes eight bargaining unit employees in total and a grievance committee of four bargaining unit employees. Such committee members will be paid by the company for all regular hours spent in actual negotiations with the company up to four (4) employees plus eight hours per day for a maximum of eight days, unless mutually agreed, up to and excluding conciliation. Union stewards shall have the president assistance of Local to act as a representative or business agent regarding any union matters dealt with at a meeting between the Management and the Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committeeif either party so requests. It is understood that the committee Union Representative or Business Agent, whenever entering the premises of the Employer shall meet periodically at first secure permission of the request of either partyManager or his Representative. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall be paid at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union shall advise the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer Such permission shall not be obliged unreasonably withheld. No employee or group of employees is authorized to recognize represent the stewards or any other committee members until such time as of stewards in any meeting with Management except with the written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation consent of the local Union. A representative from may assist Union Xxxxxxx, or in negotiationshis absence, an employee of their choice, will be present when any member of the bargaining unit is given an official written reprimand or suspended or discharged. The disciplined employee will be further allowed fifteen minutes after the meeting to discuss the disciplinary matter with the Xxxxxxx or representative. The Company agrees to provide a lockable filing cabinet and an office or similar private space mutually agreed upon for the Union on location at a mutually agreeable place and the Chief Xxxxxxx will be allowed time equivalent to four hours as part of his regular work week per week at mutually agreeable to handle Union business without loss of pay.

ARTICLE UNION REPRESENTATION. a) The Employer agrees to recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards from each of the following areas of the Home for the Aged: two stewards from Nursing; one xxxxxxx from Dietary; one xxxxxxx from the Pool and one xxxxxxx from the Outreach Department. one xxxxxxx from Housekeeping, Laundry, Maintenance and the balance of the employees. In addition to the stewards, the Employer will also recognize an employee as the Union's representative. Stewards and the representatives identified above shall be elected and/or appointed by the Union from among employees who have completed their probationary period. The Union shall keep the Employer informed in writing of the names the stewards as well as the names of the other Union representatives and the effective date of their terms of office. The Employer will advise the Union, in writing, of the names of the supervisory personnel. The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their which permission shall not unreasonably be withheld. The Employer will recognize a grievance committee of five employees consisting composed of the President of the localLocal Union, the Chief Xxxxxxx, and the particular xxxxxxx having carriage of the particular grievance concerned. The function of the grievance committee shall be to process grievances after Step Iof the grievance procedure. The Employer will recognize a Union negotiation committee of not more than three (3) employees for the purpose of bargaining for the renewal of this agreement in accordance with Article Employee members of such committee shall suffer no loss of pay at any meetings with the Employer. It is understood and agreed that not more than two (2) part members of such committee shall be from the same department. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the names of the members of such committee and changes therein from time employees, and two (2) full to time employees prior to negotiate amendments or renewals to this agreement, any meeting with the Employer. The Employer agrees to recognize elected Union stewards pay members of the Negotiating Committee for straight time wages lost from scheduled working hours spent in direct negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to assist employees and including conciliation, but not thereafter. Labour-Managementcommittee Labour-management meetings will be held quarterly, or more regularly as the parties agree is necessary. Each party will switch on a rotating basis the responsibility for providing an agenda (at least one (1) week in advance of the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under meeting) and minutes (no later than one (I) week after the provisions of this agreementmeeting). The Union agrees may elect, or otherwise select up to provide three (3) bargaining unit members as its Labour-Management Committee, and will supply to the Employer with lists the names of those so selected. Should the Union require additional representatives it will be mutually agreed and arranged in advance of the meeting. Either party may have the assistance of an outside representative at these stewards and any changes to this list as necessarymeetings. The Employer shall recognize up party bringing an outside representative will inform the other of its intent to four (4) employees plus the president of Local to act do so with as Union representatives to the full-time and part-time Employee Relations Committeemuch advance notice as possible. It is understood that the committee shall meet periodically at the request of either party. Employees serving on the Employee Relations Committee or any Committee established to address issues of joint concern shall Members will be paid for attendance at Labour-Management meeting at their regular rate of pay up to or hours per pay period or lieu time in excess of this (as per article a) and for time spent attending the Employee Relations Committee meetings. Part time employees will be paid at least the minimum shift at straight time Employees serving on the Union's Negotiating Committee shall be paid for lost time from his normal straight time working hours at his regular hourly rate of pay, in direct contract negotiations, up to the point of arbitration, for renewal of this Collective Agreement. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off with no loss of credits or benefits for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. The Union Grievance Committee and Labour Management Committee shall advise have the right to request the assistance and attendance of the National Representative at any time in meeting with the Employer to address matters arising from the collective agreement or any applicable legislation. The National Representative must obtain permission in advance from the Employer to have access to the Employer, in writing, the names of its committee. The Employer 's premises and such permission shall not be obliged to recognize committee members until such time as written notice has been received. The Area Representative may attend meetings at the invitation of the local Union. A representative from may assist in negotiationsunreasonably withheld.