Common use of Central      Committee Clause in Contracts

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Union of Public Employees and the participating an employee sewing on the Union’s Central Negotiating shall paid for time from his normal straight time working of at his regular rate of pay and without of leave for attending central negotiating meetings with the Central Committee in direct negotiations up to the Upon reference to the Negotiating Committee shall unpaid time off for the purpose of attending hearings. It is and that the maximum of Central Negotiating to payment under this provision shall be and in no will more than one from a hospital be to such The Union Central Committee, before negotiations of to paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Committee shall the (7) accordingly. The agrees to Union to be elected or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the of dealing with Union as provided under this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.

Central      Committee. In the event the parties to this Agreement agree to negotiate for its re- newal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this Agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement not earlier than 6 calendar months nor later than 3 calendar months prior to the normal termination date Agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within days thereafter for the purpose ofbargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that “local mat- ters” means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiating commit- tees respectively representing each of the parties to this Agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly be- tween the parties to this Agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the central ne- gotiating committees referred to above In future, central bargaining between the Serv- ice Employees International Union of Public Employees and the participating Hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Ne- gotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal nor- mal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Committee Negotiating Commit- tee in direct negotiations up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending hearingsArbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum maxi- mum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Central Committee, shall advise the Hospitals’ Cen- tral Negotiating Committee before negotiations commence of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) 7 Hospitals accordingly. The agrees to Union to be elected or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the of dealing with Union as provided under this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.Local Negotiating Committee:

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a a' hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) Hospitals accordingly. Union Stewards (See Local Appendix, Article for number of stewards) The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, responsibilities such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee shall members receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending hearings. arbitration It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employed from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shaft advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) seven Hospitals accordingly. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.determined

Central      Committee. In the event the parties to this Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of cen- tral bargaining, it is agreed that one (1) representa- tive from this bargaining unit may be entitled to a leave of absence to attend either the central negotia- tions (including caucuses) or only the central union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one (1) day exclusive of reasonable travel time for each scheduled negotiation session between the Central Negotiating Committees. Leave for attendance at the central union caucuses shall be subject to the same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the pro- visions of the Collective Agreement. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union of Public Employees and the participating Participating Hospitals (including the Princess Xxxxxxxx Hospital) an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central cen- tral negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is and that the maximum of Central Negotiating to payment under this provision shall be and in In no case will more than one employee from a hospital the Hospital be entitled to such The Union Central Committee, before negotiations of to paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Committee shall the (7) accordingly. The agrees to Union to be elected or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the of dealing with Union as provided under this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionpayment. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing advise the Central Negotiating Committee, before commence of the names name of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointmentsemployee from his Hospital, if any, who is serving on the Central Negotiating Committee and will also notify the Hospital. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.Local Committee

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) accordingly. Hospitals accordi Iy Union Stewards "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or Stxxxxx xr designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxxstxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionstxxxxx xunction. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is stxxxxx xs required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall stxxxxx xhall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall stxxxxx xhall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally."

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) accordingly. HospitaIs accordingIy Union Stewards "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or Stexxxx xx designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxxstexxxx, assist xssist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionstexxxx xxnction. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is stexxxx xx required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall stexxxx xxall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall stexxxx xxall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.dete m ned XxcaII

Central      Committee. (a) In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union of Public Employees and the participating Hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations negotiationscommence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to Union recognize a Negotiating Committee comprising of members to be elected elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit unit, who have completed their probationary period for period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of dealing with Union the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as provided under defined. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a of this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionCollective Agreement. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing agrees that the members of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his their regular scheduled working hourshours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this Article shall provision is intended to preclude full-time stewards the Union Negotiating Committee from representing part- time and vice-versahaving the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of stewards and employees on the areas which they represent, are to Negotiating Committee shall be locally.

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) accordingly. Is accordingly Union Stewards The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or from appointed amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Committee in Negotiating direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital payment The Union shall advise the Hospitals' be entitled to such The Union Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Negotiating Committee shall advise the accordingly Union Stewards Hospitals' Central seven (7) accordingly. The Hospitals Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally."

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is and understoodand agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) accordingly. Hospitals accordingIy Union Stewards "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate Steward xx xxxignate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxxsteward, assist xxxxxt in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionsteward xxxxxxon. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required steward xx xxxuired to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall steward xxxxx again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall steward xxxxx suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the performingthe above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined Grievance Committee "The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Steward xxx xxt more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. A committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally." _ -

Central      Committee. In central n the event the parties to Agreement agree to negotiate renewal through the process of Central Bargaining, party to this Agreement may notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for on Local Matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement not earlier than six calendar months, and not later than three calendar prior to the normal termination date of this Agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on Local Matters. It is understood and agreed that "Local Matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committee respectively of to this A as being subjects for local directly between parties to this Agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may determined by mutual agreement the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. Central The future Central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union of Public Employees and the participating Hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating ,Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time lime off for the purpose of attending hearingsArbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital Hospital be entitled to such payments. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Committee, Negotiating Committee before negotiations commence of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) Hospitals accordingly. The agrees to Union to be elected or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the of dealing with Union as provided under this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.

Central      Committee. “In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this underthis provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) seven Hospitals accordingly. The .” Union Stewards Hospital agrees to Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.”

Central      Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen 5) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local ma It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters that have been by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. In future central bargaining between the Union of Public Employees CAW and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ‘ Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) accordingly. eight hospitals accord i It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in CentraI Bargaining Local Committee The Hospital agrees to Union recognize three (3) Negotiating Committee members as outlined in the local appendix to represent their respective bargaining units. This committee shall be comprised of the unit chairperson in addition to two committee members to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit Unit who have completed their probationary period for period. Where the Hospital participates in master bargaining, the purpose of dealing with Union the Local Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as provided under defined by the central parties. Where the Hospital does not participate in master bargaining, the purpose of the Local Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionCollective Agreement. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing agrees that the members of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his their regular scheduled working hourshours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to and including conciliation. Hours compensated during negotiations will be credited towards part-time employee’s seniority in accordance with this article. Nothing in this Article provision is intended to preclude the Local Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any CAW National or Local representatives when engaged in local negotiations with the Hospital. Committee The parties agree that matters of mutual concern should be discussed at a Committee meeting. Membership shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versaconsist of equal numbers of representatives that shall be determined locally. Meetings will be conducted as necessary with either party requesting a meeting in writing coupled with a proposed agenda. The number committee representatives shall suffer no loss of stewards earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending these meetings. The Hospital shall grant the President of the Local Union and the areas which they represent, are to National Representatives of the Union entry into the Hospital upon proper notification of who may be locallypresent with the Committee at any meeting with the Hospital.

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave for credits for. attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) Hospitals accordingly. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified writing inwriting of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to requiredto enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.. The Hospitalwill recognizea Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in ProvisionsAppendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effectivedate of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement any question as to matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right upon request to the presence of xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge the Hospitalshall notify the employee of this right in advance. It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first given his immediate the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee and failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of his immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence:

Central      Committee. In (a) central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central CommitteeNegotiatingCommittee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. , The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) I Hospitals accordingly. ." "Vice-Presidents of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions shall be granted leave of absence by their employers in accordance with (a) above or Article as the case may be, in order to fulfil the duties of their position," Union Stewards "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.determined I ocaIIy

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) accordingly. Hospitals according y Union Stewards "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.determined

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Service Employee's Union of Public Employees and the participating Hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending hearingsArbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven (7) and in no case will more than one (1) employee from a hospital Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Committee, Negotiating Committee before negotiations commence, of those to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The agrees to Union recognize a (4) members to be elected elected, or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit Bargaining Unit, who have completed their probationary period for period. Where the participates in central bargaining the purpose of dealing with Union the Negotiation Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as provided under defined. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionCollective Agreement. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing agrees that the members of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his their regular scheduled working hourshours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this Article shall provision is intended to preclude full-time stewards the Union Negotiating Committee from representing part- time and vice-versahaving the assistance of any Representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of stewards employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. Such shall include part time representation. The Union shall advise the Hospital of the names of members of the said Committee as soon as they are appointed and shall subsequently inform the areas which they represent, are to be locally.Hospital forthwith of any changes in its

Central      Committee. In central the event the parties to this Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of Central Bargaining, either party to this Agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on Local Matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this not earlier than six calendar months, not later than three calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this Agreement.. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on Local Matters. It understood and agreed that "Local Matters" means those matters which have been by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating respectively representing each of parties to this Agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this Agreement. It also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. Central future Central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union of Public Employees and the participating Hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without of loss leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending hearingsArbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital Hospital be entitled to such payments. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Committee, Negotiating Committee before negotiations of those employees to be paid under this provision. , The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) accordingly. The agrees to Union to be elected or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the of dealing with Union as provided under this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- time and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be locally.

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating shall paid be for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating negotiating Committee members shall unpaid time receive off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Central negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the (7) accordingly. The seven Hospitals Union Stewards Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full- time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined Grievance Committee Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee to deal with complaints or grievances as set out this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. A member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the grievance Committee shall be determined locally.

Central      Committee. In central bargaining between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven (7) Hospitals accordingly. ." "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointmentsrespectiveappointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheldbe unreasonablywithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part- part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.”

Central      Committee. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union of Public Employees and the participating hospitals, an employee sewing serving on the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working of hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Central Hospitals' Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the (7) seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to Union a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of four members to be elected elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit unit, who have completed their probationary period for period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of dealing with Union the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as provided under defined. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionCollective Agreement. The Union shall keep Hospital notified writing agrees that the members of the names of stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his their regular scheduled working hourshours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this Article shall provision is intended to preclude full-time stewards the Union Negotiating Committee from representing part- time and vice-versahaving the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of stewards employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. Union Activity The Hospital and the areas which they representUnion agree that there shall be no discrimination, are interference, restriction or coercion exercised or practised by any of their representatives with respect to any employee because of membership or non membership in the Union and that there will be locallyno Union activity, solicitation for mem- bership or collection of dues on Hospital premises except with the permission of the Hospital or as specifically provided for in this agreement.