Common use of Association Representation Clause in Contracts

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The purpose of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two the following representatives of the local Association (2a) nurse representatives, however A Negotiating Committee of not more than one per shiftfour (4) employee nurses. (b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) nurses. Every attempt will be made to have a representative from each Lodge where a grievance occurs attend the grievance meeting. The Association shall notify employer recognizes the Employer in writing Bargaining Unit President, or their designate as a member of the names of representatives and any changes theretogrievance committee. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee and the Grievance Committee consisting shall have the right of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance the assistance of their Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association at these meetings with the grievance procedure set out in this AgreementEmployer. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties which must be performed on behalf of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing and that all absences from regular duties to attend Grievance or Committee meetings must be authorized by the Employer. Such permission will not be withheld unreasonably. In accordance with this understanding and provided the time is kept at a minimum, the Employer will pay Committee members for such time when it is spent during the nurses' scheduled working hours and on the premises of the names Employer. Provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be operative at the arbitration stage of the members of the Negotiating Committee grievance procedure or to such other arbitration, conciliation and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall mediation as may be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsprovided by legislation or by mutual agreement. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there with the Local Association to the establishment of a Labour Management Committee. This Committee, which shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number representation from each party, of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have not more than three four (34) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee members from each party, shall be held endeavour to meet not less than every second month, at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The for the purpose of discussing items relevant to the committee shall be services to discuss residents of the Lodge, matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unitof safety, workload, scheduling matters, job content or health and welfare and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between , other than grievances, relative to the parties. Additional representatives operation of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisorsLodge. It is understood understood, however, that nurse representatives there may be times when equal representation cannot be achieved and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative the parties may agree to proceed or make adjustments on either side to balance the representation. An agenda of items to be put forward for discussion shall be forwarded to the other party by the party requesting the meeting at least two (2) weeks in advance of the proposed meeting. At the request of either party a Representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent may be present at any meeting of the Chief Executive Labour Management Committee. 6.05 The Employer agrees that an Officer of the Association or designate before entering nurse representative shall be allowed a reasonable period during regular working hours to interview newly hired nurses during their probationary period. During such interview, membership forms may be provided to the Homenurse. Such consent These interviews shall not be arbitrarily withheldscheduled in advance as determined by the Director of Nursing/or designate. 6.06 Every effort will be made to schedule committee meetings as referenced in article 6 when committee members are working. In the event that a committee meeting is scheduled on a day off for the committee member, the member will be paid straight time for all hours in attendance at the committee meeting.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two the following representatives of the local Association: (2a) nurse representatives, however A Negotiating Committee of not more than one per shiftfour (4) employee nurses. (b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) nurses. Every attempt will be made to have a representatives from each Lodge where a grievance occurs attend the grievance meeting. The Association shall notify employer recognizes the Employer in writing Bargaining Unit President, or their designate as a member of the names of representatives and any changes theretogrievance committee. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee and the Grievance Committee consisting shall have the right of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance the assistance of their Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association at these meetings with the grievance procedure set out in this AgreementEmployer. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties which must be performed on behalf of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing and that all absences from regular duties to attend Grievance or Committee meetings must be authorized by the Employer. Such permission will not be withheld unreasonably. In accordance with this understanding and provided the time is kept at a minimum, the Employer will pay Committee members for such time when it is spent during the nurses' scheduled working hours and on the premises of the names Employer. Provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be operative at the arbitration stage of the members of the Negotiating Committee grievance procedure or to such other arbitration, conciliation and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall mediation as may be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsprovided by legislation or by mutual agreement. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there with the Local Association to the establishment of a Labour Management Committee. This Committee, which shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number representation from each party, of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have not more than three four (34) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee members from each party, shall be held endeavour to meet not less than every second month, at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The for the purpose of discussing items relevant to the committee shall be services to discuss residents of the Lodge, matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unitof safety, workload, scheduling matters, job content or health and welfare and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between , other than grievances, relative to the parties. Additional representatives operation of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisorsLodge. It is understood understood, however, that nurse representatives there may be times when equal representation cannot be achieved and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative the parties may agree to proceed or make adjustments on either side to balance the representation. An agenda of items to be put forward for discussion shall be forwarded to the other party by the party requesting the meeting at least two (2) weeks in advance of the proposed meeting. At the request of either party a Representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent may be present at any meeting of the Chief Executive Labour Management Committee. 6.05 The Employer agrees that an Officer of the Association or designate before entering nurse representative shall be allowed a reasonable period during regular working hours to interview newly hired nurses during their probationary period. During such interview, membership forms may be provided to the Homenurse. Such consent These interviews shall not be arbitrarily withheldscheduled in advance as determined by the Director of Nursing/or designate. 6.06 Every effort will be made to schedule committee meetings as referenced in article 6 when committee members are working. In the event that a committee meeting is scheduled on a day off for the committee member, the member will be paid straight time for all hours in attendance at the committee meeting.

Association Representation. 6.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Association shall function and be recognized as follows: a. The Association may appoint or elect up to one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one (1) alternate per fire station. Stewards are representatives of the volunteer firefighters in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of grievances. Only those volunteer firefighters who have obtained permanent status shall be eligible to be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. b. The Association may appoint or elect up to one (1) volunteer per fire station to serve as bargaining committee members. All members of the bargaining committee shall be active volunteer firefighters who have obtained permanent status. c. The Employer agrees to recognize two pay for time spent on Association business as follows: i. Payment for one (21) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time spent attending a grievance meeting. 6.02 The Employer will recognize ii. Payment for up to three (3) officials to attend at labour management meetings, to a Grievance Committee consisting maximum of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate hours each and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses meetings per year. iii. Payment for up to three (3) bargaining committee members of the Association for time spent in the negotiation of a collective agreement, to a maximum of sixteen (16) hours per official. d. CLAC Representatives are representatives of the volunteer firefighters in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to and renewals of this Agreement and advocating for the Association's representativevolunteer firefighters’ collective bargaining rights as well as any other rights under this Agreement and under the law. CLAC Representatives must first obtain permission to attend to the Employer’s premises from the Fire Chief or his designate and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. e. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of its officials and the members effective dates of their appointments. 6.02 The Employer will provide a bulletin board conspicuously placed in each volunteer and composite station for the exclusive use of the Negotiating Committee and any changes theretobargaining agent for legitimate Association business. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse The Association agrees that defamatory or libellous statements concerning the City, the Fire Department or its Officers shall not be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsmade anywhere including, but not limited to, social media or bulletin boards. 6.04 6.03 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed permit representatives of the Employer Association to attend regular training nights and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three provide up to one-half (3½) representatives on hour prior to, or following training, as determined by the committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at the request of either partyFire Chief or his designate, but at least quarterly. The purpose of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concernAssociation affairs. Minutes of these meetings shall Members will not be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated paid for the time so taken during used to discuss such affairs, and such time shall not interfere with the delivery of regular working hours at her regular rate of paytraining. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary provide at least five (5) days’ notice of its intent to investigate or process grievances or attend to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablya training night. 6.07 The representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 7.01 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two recognize: (2a) representatives. A negotiating committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee nurses, whose duties shall be held to negotiate renewal agreements. (b) A Grievance Committee of three (3) nurses whose function shall be outlined in the grievance procedure; (c) One (1) nurse per office site to act as Nurse Representatives; (d) A Joint Labour Relations Committee comprised of four (4) representatives of the Association and four (4) management representatives shall meet at the request of either partyparty once every quarter for the purpose of providing effective two way communication of information and ideas, but at least quarterlyresolving concerns and issues through ongoing discussion to reach an equitable resolution, and to establish, enhance and maintain positive relations. The purpose Association President representative and the Human Resources Management representative will act as the main Committee contacts and alternate Committee Chairs. Ad hoc meetings may be called by either the Association President or the Human Resources Management Chairs if required to address specific issues. The Association President and the Human Resources Management representative may contact one another at any time to discuss issues as they arise and schedule a meeting of the committee Joint Labour Relations Committee when required. In advance of a meeting, the Committee members shall indicate to the Chair any pertinent items they would like added to the agenda for discussion. The agenda will be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives circulated one (1) week in advance of the meeting, in order that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concernnecessary information may be obtained. Minutes of these meetings the meeting will be kept and provided to Committee members without prejudice. (e) The Employer acknowledges the desire to maintain, to the extent within its control, standards of health and safety for its nurses. It is, therefore, agreed that one (1) Nurse Representative as selected or appointed by the Association from the Bargaining Unit shall sit on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and such representative shall be maintained the certified member pursuant to the Occupational Health and signed by both partiesSafety Act. The role Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall carry out its functions pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives Ontario. 7.02 The Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if and that such nurses will therefore not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so requested by both partiesfrom their immediate supervisor. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts When resuming regular duties they will be made required to complete report back to their immediate Supervisor. It is understood that the meetings prior taking of such time away from regular duties will be kept to the end of the shifta minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. 7.03 The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf Representatives of the Association attending meetings of any one Committee listed in 7.01, provided the Representative would otherwise be at work at the time of the meeting. 7.04 It is agreed that a nurse, or group of nurses, shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where have the right to have an Association representative present at any time the nurse(s) feels it is, or becomes, necessary and it is necessary reasonable to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with do so. In the Employer during working hourscase of a disciplinary action by the Employer, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without be advised of this right in advance of the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablyaction being taken. 6.07 7.05 The Association shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld’ Association.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 7.01 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two recognize: (2a) representatives. A negotiating committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee nurses, whose duties shall be held to negotiate renewal agreements. (b) A Grievance Committee of three (3) nurses whose function shall be outlined in the grievance procedure; (c) One (1) nurse per office site to act as Nurse Representatives; (d) A Joint Labour Relations Committee comprised of four (4) representatives of the Association and four (4) management representatives shall meet at the request of either partyparty once every quarter for the purpose of providing effective two-way communication of information and ideas, but at least quarterlyresolving concerns and issues through ongoing discussion to reach an equitable resolution, and to establish, enhance and maintain positive relations. Expression of interest will be an appropriate subject for discussion. The purpose Association President representative and the Human Resources Management representative will act as the main Committee contacts and alternate Committee Chairs. Ad hoc meetings may be called by either the Association President or the Human Resources Management Chairs if required to address specific issues. The Association President and the Human Resources Management representative may contact one another at any time to discuss issues as they arise and schedule a meeting of the committee Joint Labour Relations Committee when required. In advance of a meeting, the Committee members shall indicate to the Chair any pertinent items they would like added to the agenda for discussion. The agenda will be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives circulated one (1) week in advance of the meeting, in order that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concernnecessary information may be obtained. Minutes of these meetings the meeting will be kept and provided to Committee members without prejudice. (e) The Employer acknowledges the desire to maintain, to the extent within its control, standards of health and safety for its nurses. It is, therefore, agreed that one (1) Nurse Representative as selected or appointed by the Association from the Bargaining Unit shall sit on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and such representative shall be maintained the certified member pursuant to the Occupational Health and signed by both partiesSafety Act. The role Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall carry out its functions pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives Ontario. 7.02 The Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if and that such nurses will therefore not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so requested by both partiesfrom their immediate supervisor. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts When resuming regular duties they will be made required to complete report back to their immediate Supervisor. It is understood that the meetings prior taking of such time away from regular duties will be kept to the end of the shifta minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. 7.03 The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf Representatives of the Association attending meetings of any one Committee listed in 7.01, provided the Representative would otherwise be at work at the time of the meeting. 7.04 It is agreed that a nurse, or group of nurses, shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where have the right to have an Association representative present at any time the nurse(s) feels it is, or becomes, necessary and it is necessary reasonable to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with do so. In the Employer during working hourscase of a disciplinary action by the Employer, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without be advised of this right in advance of the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablyaction being taken. 6.07 7.05 The Association shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld’ Association.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to will recognize two the following: (2a) nurse representativesThree (3) Nurse Representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify from each site and the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes theretoBargaining Unit President. 6.02 (b) The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two (2) representativesrepresentatives from the bargaining unit. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two three (23) nurses representatives (one from each site and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing Bargaining Unit President) and a Labour Relations Officer of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsOntario Nurses' Association. 6.04 (d) The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Management- Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three two (32) representatives on the this committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at times mutually agreed to by the request of either party, but parties and at least quarterlyonce every three (3) months. It is understood that failure to meet more than once every three (3) months will not be the subject of a grievance unless it's an emergency meeting requested pursuant to Article 20. The purpose of the this committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workloadwork load, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of . 6.02 The Association will supply the Employer and/or Association may attend with the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift names of its representatives and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shiftcommittee members and changes thereto, in writing. ii(a) Nursing Directors If a Representative or committee member(s) must leave her regular duties for a period of time in order to attend to Association business on the premises, she will work with first obtain the RNs permission of her Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of her business, the Representative will report to help them cover their workloads during meeting timesher Supervisor and then return to her regular duties. iii(b) Meetings may need to Whenever possible Association business shall be longer than one hourperformed outside regular working hours. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee It is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for understood that the time so taken during spent by a nurse outside regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. for Association business shall not be compensated. (c) The Employer Home agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer Home for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliationincluding, conciliation provided that the nurse was scheduled to work. 6.06 Wherever possible 6.04 The Association Committees shall have the processing right to have the assistance of grievances and other activities representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hoursOntario Nurses' Association. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate Administrator before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld. 6.05 During the orientation period, the Employer agrees to provide a nurse representative from the bargaining unit with a reasonable period of time within regular working hours to meet with newly hired nurses.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following representatives of the local Association: (a) A Negotiating Committee of not more than four (4) employee nurses. (b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employee nurses, two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of whom will be representatives of the names of representatives and any changes theretoLodge where the grievance occurs. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee and the Grievance Committee consisting shall have the right of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance the assistance of their Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association at these meetings with the grievance procedure set out in this AgreementEmployer. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties which must be performed on behalf of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing and that all absences from regular duties to attend Grievance or Committee meetings must be authorized by the Employer. Such permission will not be withheld unreasonably. In accordance with this understanding and provided the time is kept at a minimum, the Employer will pay Committee members for such time when it is spent during the nurses' scheduled working hours and on the premises of the names Employer. Provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be operative at the arbitration stage of the members of the Negotiating Committee grievance procedure or to such other arbitration, conciliation and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall mediation as may be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsprovided by legislation or by mutual agreement. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there with the Local Association to the establishment of a Labour Management Committee. This Committee, which shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have not more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee members from each party, shall be held at meet upon the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The not more often than every second month, for the purpose of discussing items relevant to the committee shall be services to discuss residents of the Lodge, matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unitof safety, workload, scheduling matters, job content or health and welfare and other matters of mutual concern, other than grievances, relative to the operation of the Lodge. Minutes An agenda of these meetings items to be put forward for discussion shall be maintained and signed forwarded to the other party by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives party requesting the meeting at least one (1) week in advance of the Employer and/or Association may attend proposed meeting. At the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end request of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for either party a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative Representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent may be present at any meeting of the Chief Executive Labour Management Committee. 6.05 The Employer agrees that an Officer of the Association or designate before entering nurse representative shall be allowed a reasonable period during regular working hours to interview newly hired nurses during their probationary period. During such interview, membership forms may be provided to the Homenurse. Such consent These interviews shall not be arbitrarily withheldscheduled in advance as determined by the Director of Nursing/Care.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to will recognize two the following: (2a) nurse representativesThree (3) Nurse Representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify from each site and the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes theretoBargaining Unit President. 6.02 (b) The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two (2) representativesrepresentatives from the bargaining unit. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two three (23) nurses representatives (one from each site and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing Bargaining Unit President) and a Labour Relations Officer of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsOntario Nurses' Association. 6.04 (d) The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Management-Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three two (32) representatives on the this committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at times mutually agreed to by the request of either party, but parties and at least quarterlyonce every three (3) months. It is understood that failure to meet more than once every three (3) months will not be the subject of a grievance unless it's an emergency meeting requested pursuant to Article 20. The purpose of the this committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workloadwork load, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of . 6.02 The Association will supply the Employer and/or Association may attend with the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift names of its representatives and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shiftcommittee members and changes thereto, in writing. ii(a) Nursing Directors If a Representative or committee member(s) must leave her regular duties for a period of time in order to attend to Association business on the premises, she will work with first obtain the RNs permission of her Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of her business, the Representative will report to help them cover their workloads during meeting timesher Supervisor and then return to her regular duties. iii(b) Meetings may need to Whenever possible Association business shall be longer than one hourperformed outside regular working hours. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee It is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for understood that the time so taken during spent by a nurse outside regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. for Association business shall not be compensated. (c) The Employer Home agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer Home for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliationincluding, conciliation provided that the nurse was scheduled to work. 6.06 Wherever possible 6.04 The Association Committees shall have the processing right to have the assistance of grievances and other activities representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hoursOntario Nurses' Association. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate Administrator before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld. 6.05 During the orientation period, the Employer agrees to provide a nurse representative from the bargaining unit with a reasonable period of time within regular working hours to meet with newly hired nurses.

Association Representation. 6.01 7.01 The Employer Corporation agrees to recognize the following representatives of the Association: (a) a negotiating Committee of not more than two (2) nurse representativesnurses. The Corporation agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Corporation for a renewal agreement up to, however but not including, Arbitration. (b) a Grievance Committee of not more than one per shift. two (2) nurses. (c) a Labour Management Committee of not more than two (2) nurses whose purpose shall be to discuss with Management, matters of concern to either party. 7.02 The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at the request of either partyits officers, but at least quarterly. The purpose of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablymembers. 6.07 7.03 The Negotiating Committee shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent ’ Association. 7.04 The Grievance Committee shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Chief Executive Officer Ontario Nurses’ Association. 7.05 The Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties which must be performed on behalf of the Corporation and that all absences from regular duties to attend Grievance or designate before entering Committee meetings must be authorized by the Corporation. Such permission will not be withheld unreasonably. In accordance with this understanding and provided the time is kept at a minimum, the Corporation will pay Committee members for such time when it is spent during the nurse’s scheduled working hours. (a) The Home and the Association agree to abide by and follow the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and a member of the Association or an alternate, will be on the Occupational Health & Safety Committee for the Home. (b) All time spent by a member of the Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by her Employer at her regular or premium rate as may be proper and she shall be entitled to such time from her work as is necessary. 7.07 The Home agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses’ Association access to the premises of the Home for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator or his designate. Such consent representatives shall have access to the premises only with the approval of the Administrator, or his designate, which will not be arbitrarily unreasonably withheld.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 7.01 The Employer will recognize a recognize: (a) A negotiating committee composed of three (3) nurses, whose duties shall be to negotiate renewal agreements. (b) A Grievance Committee consisting of three (3) nurses whose function shall be outlined in the grievance procedure; (c) One (1) nurse per office site to act as Nurse Representatives; (d) An Association Management Committee comprised of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer Association, who shall meet with the Chief Nursing Officer or her designated nominee and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held one other management representative at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The party once every three (3) months for the purpose of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other discussing matters of mutual concernconcern including the quality and quantity of nursing care, and for promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas. In advance of the meeting, the Committee members shall indicate to the Chair any pertinent items they would like added to the agenda for discussion. The Agenda will be circulated one (1) week in advance of the meeting, in order that any necessary information may be obtained. Minutes of these meetings the meeting, and any recommended disposition of any matter, shall be maintained maintained. Copies of these minutes shall be provided to Committee members and signed to the Office Nurse Representatives. (e) The Employer acknowledges the desire to maintain, to the extent within its control, standards of health and safety for its employees. It is, therefore, agreed that one (1) Nurse Representative as selected or appointed by both partiesthe Association from the Bargaining Unit shall sit on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and such representative shall be the certified member pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The role Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall carry out its functions pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives Ontario. 7.02 The Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if and that such nurses will therefore not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so requested by both partiesfrom their immediate supervisor. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts When resuming regular duties they will be made required to complete report back to their immediate Supervisor. It is understood that the meetings prior taking of such time away from regular duties will be kept to the end of the shifta minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. 7.03 The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf Representatives of the Association attending meetings of any one Committee listed in 7.01, provided the Representative would otherwise be at work at the time of the meeting. 7.04 It is agreed that an employee, or group of employees, shall have the right to have a Union representative present at any time the employee(s) feels it is, or becomes, necessary and it is reasonable to do so. In the case of a disciplinary action by the Employer, the employee shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with advised of this right in advance of the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablyaction being taken. 6.07 7.05 The Union shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld’ Association.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 7.01 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two recognize: (2a) representatives. A negotiating committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee nurses, whose duties shall be held to negotiate renewal agreements. (b) A Grievance Committee of three (3) nurses whose function shall be outlined in the grievance procedure; (c) One (1) nurse per office site to act as Nurse Representatives; (d) A Joint Labour Relations Committee comprised of four (4) representatives of the Association and four (4) management representatives shall meet at the request of either partyparty once every quarter for the purpose of providing effective two way communication of information and ideas, but at least quarterlyresolving concerns and issues through ongoing discussion to reach an equitable resolution, and to establish, enhance and maintain positive relations. The purpose Association President representative and the Human Resources Management representative will act as the main Committee contacts and alternate Committee Chairs. Ad hoc meetings may be called by either the Association President or the Human Resources Management Chairs if required to address specific issues. The Association President and the Human Resources Management representative may contact one another at any time to discuss issues as they arise and schedule a meeting of the committee Joint Labour Relations Committee when required. In advance of a meeting, the Committee members shall indicate to the Chair any pertinent items they would like added to the agenda for discussion. The agenda will be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives circulated one (1) week in advance of the meeting, in order that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concernnecessary information may be obtained. Minutes of these meetings the meeting will be kept and provided to Committee members without prejudice. (e) The Employer acknowledges the desire to maintain, to the extent within its control, standards of health and safety for its nurses. It is, therefore, agreed that one (1) Nurse Representative as selected or appointed by the Association from the Bargaining Unit shall sit on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and such representative shall be maintained the certified member pursuant to the Occupational Health and signed by both partiesSafety Act. The role Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall carry out its functions pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives Ontario. 7.02 The Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if and that such nurses will therefore not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so requested by both partiesfrom their immediate supervisor. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts When resuming regular duties they will be made required to complete report back to their immediate Supervisor. It is understood that the meetings prior taking of such time away from regular duties will be kept to the end of the shifta minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. 7.03 The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf Representatives of the Association attending meetings of any one Committee listed in 7.01, provided the Representative would otherwise be at work at the time of the meeting. 7.04 It is agreed that a nurse, or group of nurses, shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where have the right to have a Union representative present at any time the nurse(s) feels it is, or becomes, necessary and it is necessary reasonable to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with do so. In the Employer during working hourscase of a disciplinary action by the Employer, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without be advised of this right in advance of the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablyaction being taken. 6.07 7.05 The Union shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheld’ Association.

Association Representation. 6.01 (a) The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify Region recognizes the Employer in writing of the names of following representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee Association’s duly chartered Local namely Halton Health Programs Bargaining Unit, Ontario Nurses’ Association, all of whom are nurses of the Region and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse who have completed their probationary term of employment: (i) A negotiating committee of four (4) nurses who shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsact on behalf of the Association in the negotiating of this agreement. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed (ii) A Grievance committee of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on nurses who shall assist any nurse in the committeepresentation of a grievance. (iii) Nine (9) nurse representatives. (b) The parties agree to form an Association-Management Committee consisting of seven (7) members appointed by the Region and seven (7) members appointed by the Local Association to discuss matters of mutual interest. Meetings of this committee shall between the Association and Region Representatives may be held at mutually convenient times. A representative or consultant of both the request of Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Region may attend such meeting if requested to be present by either party, but . 6:02 The Association shall have the right at least quarterly. The purpose any time to have the assistance of a representative of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shiftOntario Nurses’ Association. ii) Nursing Directors 6:03 The Association will work provide the Region with the RNs names of its officers, committee members and nurse representatives and shall keep such list up to help them cover their workloads during meeting date at all times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The 6:04 Committee will determine members or nurse representatives shall not leave their regular duties for the required lengthpurposes of conducting business on behalf of the Association or in connection with this Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate manager or his/her designate, nor shall the Association or any nurse engage in Association activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Regional Corporation without permission in writing from the designated Director for use of such premises. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee 6:05 Nurses who are members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations shall suffer no loss of pay while attending negotiating meetings with the Employer for a renewal agreement Region up to, but not to and including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf 6:06 A representative of the Local Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary allowed fifteen (15) minutes within the Department’s orientation program to investigate or process grievances or discuss with newly hired nurse(s) the benefits and duties of Association Membership and responsibility to negotiate the Association and to the Region. 6:07 The Association and the Region shall establish a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative provisions of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent Occupational Health and Safety Act. Meetings shall take place at times mutually agreeable to both parties except in the case of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheldemergencies.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 7.01 The Employer will recognize a recognize: (a) A negotiating committee composed of three (3) nurses, whose duties shall be to negotiate renewal agreements. (b) A Grievance Committee consisting of three (3) nurses whose function shall be outlined in the grievance procedure; (c) Three (3) nurses to act as Nurse Representatives; (d) An Association Management Committee comprised of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party , who shall have more than three (3) representatives on meet with the committee. Meetings Director of this committee shall be held Population Health or her designated nominee at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The party once every three (3) months for the purpose of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other discussing matters of mutual concernconcern including the quality and quantity of nursing care, and for promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas. In advance of the meeting, the Committee members shall indicate to the Chair any pertinent items they would like added to the agenda for discussion. The Agenda will be circulated one (1) week in advance of the meeting, in order that any necessary information may be obtained. Minutes of these meetings the meeting, and any recommended disposition of any matter, shall be maintained maintained. Copies of these minutes shall be provided to Committee members and signed to the Office Nurse Representatives. (e) The Employer acknowledges the desire to maintain, to the extent within its control, standards of health and safety for its employees. It is, therefore, agreed that one (1) Nurse Representative as selected or appointed by both partiesthe Association from the Bargaining Unit shall sit on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and such representative shall be the certified member pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The role Occupational Health and Safety Committee shall carry out its functions pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives Ontario. 7.02 The Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if and that such nurses will therefore not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so requested by both partiesfrom their immediate supervisor. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts When resuming regular duties they will be made required to complete report back to their immediate Supervisor. It is understood that the meetings prior taking of such time away from regular duties will be kept to the end of the shifta minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. 7.03 The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf Representatives of the Association attending meetings of any one Committee listed in 7.01, provided the Representative would otherwise be at work at the time of the meeting. 7.04 It is agreed that an employee, or group of employees, shall have the right to have a Union representative present at any time the employee(s) feels it is, or becomes, necessary and it is reasonable to do so. In the case of a disciplinary action by the Employer, the employee shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent advised of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative this right in advance of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheldaction being taken.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two the following representatives of the local Association: (2a) nurse representatives, however A Negotiating Committee of not more than one per shiftfour (4) employee nurses. (b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) nurses. Every attempt will be made to have a representatives from each Lodge where a grievance occurs attend the grievance meeting. The Association shall notify employer recognizes the Employer in writing Bargaining Unit President, or their designate as a member of the names of representatives and any changes theretogrievance committee. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee and the Grievance Committee consisting shall have the right of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance the assistance of their Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association at these meetings with the grievance procedure set out in this AgreementEmployer. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Association acknowledges that Committee members have regular duties which must be performed on behalf of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing and that all absences from regular duties to attend Grievance or Committee meetings must be authorized by the Employer. Such permission will not be withheld unreasonably. In accordance with this understanding and provided the time is kept at a minimum, the Employer will pay Committee members for such time when it is spent during the nurses' scheduled working hours and on the premises of the names Employer. Provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be operative at the arbitration stage of the members of the Negotiating Committee grievance procedure or to such other arbitration, conciliation and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall mediation as may be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiationsprovided by legislation or by mutual agreement. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there with the Local Association to the establishment of a Labour Management Committee. This Committee, which shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have not more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee members from each party, shall be held endeavour to meet not less than every second month, at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The for the purpose of discussing items relevant to the committee shall be services to discuss residents of the Lodge, matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unitof safety, workload, scheduling matters, job content or health and welfare and other matters of mutual concern, other than grievances, relative to the operation of the Lodge. Minutes An agenda of these meetings items to be put forward for discussion shall be maintained and signed forwarded to the other party by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives party requesting the meeting at least two (2) weeks in advance of the Employer and/or Association may attend proposed meeting. At the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end request of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for either party a renewal agreement up to, but not including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf of the Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances or to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonably. 6.07 The representative Representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent may be present at any meeting of the Chief Executive Labour Management Committee. 6.05 The Employer agrees that an Officer of the Association or designate before entering nurse representative shall be allowed a reasonable period during regular working hours to interview newly hired nurses during their probationary period. During such interview, membership forms may be provided to the Homenurse. Such consent These interviews shall not be arbitrarily withheldscheduled in advance as determined by the Director of Nursing/or designate. 6.06 Every effort will be made to schedule committee meetings as referenced in article 6 when committee members are working. In the event that a committee meeting is scheduled on a day off for the committee member, the member will be paid straight time for all hours in attendance at the committee meeting.

Association Representation. 6.01 (a) The Employer agrees to recognize two Region recognizes the following representatives and committee members of the Association’s duly chartered Local namely Halton Health Programs Bargaining Unit, Ontario Nurses’ Association, all of whom are nurses of the Region and who have completed their probationary term of employment: (2i) A negotiating committee of four (4) nurses who shall act on behalf of the Association in the negotiating of this agreement. (ii) A Grievance committee of three (3) nurses who shall assist any nurse in the presentation of a grievance. (iii) Nine (9) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. (b) The parties agree to form an Association-Management Committee consisting of seven (7) members appointed by the Region and seven (7) members appointed by the Local Association to discuss matters of mutual interest. The Meetings between the Association shall notify and Region Representatives may be held at mutually convenient times. A representative or consultant of both the Employer in writing of Ontario Nurses’ Association and the names of representatives and any changes theretoRegion may attend such meeting if requested to be present by either party. 6.02 The Employer will recognize Association shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a Grievance Committee consisting representative of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this AgreementOntario Nurses’ Association. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and Association will provide the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of Region with the names of the its officers, committee members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse representatives and shall be credited with service and seniority for keep such list up to date at all time spent during negotiationstimes. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there Committee members or nurse representatives shall be a Home Association Committee composed not leave their regular duties for the purposes of an equal number of appointed representatives conducting business on behalf of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party Association or in connection with this Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate manager or his/her designate, nor shall have more than three (3) representatives the Association or any nurse engage in Association activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The purpose premises of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on Regional Corporation without permission in writing from the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters designated Director for use of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required lengthsuch premises. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee Nurses who are members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations shall suffer no loss of pay while attending negotiating meetings with the Employer for a renewal agreement Region up to, but not to and including conciliation. 6.06 Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other activities on behalf A representative of the Local Association shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary allowed fifteen (15) minutes within the Department’s orientation program to investigate or process grievances or discuss with newly hired nurse(s) the benefits and duties of Association Membership and responsibility to negotiate with the Employer during working hours, Association and to the nurse representatives or committee members shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their respective supervisors. It is understood that nurse representatives and committee members will not absent themselves from regular duties unreasonablyRegion. 6.07 The representative Association and the Region shall establish a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Nurses' Association will obtain prior consent Occupational Health and Safety Act. Meetings shall take place at times mutually agreeable to both parties except in the case of the Chief Executive Officer or designate before entering the Home. Such consent shall not be arbitrarily withheldemergencies.