Common use of Joint Benefits Review Committee Clause in Contracts

Joint Benefits Review Committee. Subject to agreement with all bargaining agents and associations at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to participate on a Joint Benefits Review Committee and in recognition of the increasing cost of benefits and the desire to explore plan improvements, the Employer shall establish a Joint Benefits Review Committee. The Committee shall be composed of representation from the Employer and the bargaining units and the associations. Each bargaining unit/association shall be permitted one representative on the Committee. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by a representative of the Employer, a representative selected by the unions and a representative selected by the associations. The Committee shall provide a vehicle for discussion of the Insured Health and Dental Care Plans and development of recommendations to ensure the financial viability of the Benefit Plans concerning cost containment, annual inflationary costs, plan improvements and efficiencies. The Committee shall convene a minimum of four (4) times during each of the following school years: • September 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 • September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 • September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 The Committee’s unanimous recommendations shall be forwarded to the Employer and the Union. Thereafter, the Employer and Union may agree to amend the collective agreement by way of a Letter of Understanding to enable the parties to implement the unanimous recommendations. Any such agreement is also subject to whatever approval processes are needed by the parties. Recommendations that have been considered by the Committee but have not been unanimously approved by the Committee may be forwarded to the Employer and the respective negotiating team for consideration in the next round of bargaining. This Letter of Understanding expires on August 31, 2008. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System Implementation The Employer has advised the Union that with the implementation of the new SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System in May 2006, vacation and sick leave entitlements previously expressed in “days” will be expressed in “hours” for Employees paid hourly. (All entitlements and deductions will be calculated in hours.)

Joint Benefits Review Committee. Subject The central parties agree to agreement with all bargaining agents and associations at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) meet in a joint committee to participate on a Joint Benefits Review Committee and in recognition be established pursuant to this letter of the increasing cost of benefits and the desire to explore plan improvements, the Employer shall establish a Joint Benefits Review Committeeintent. The Committee shall be composed committee will meet to discuss the following: e Topic of representation from and make recommendations regarding modified work and within a 6-month period; e Entitlement and costs associated with the Employer insured benefit coverage provided to active and retired employees; and e Where possible, review and evaluate the bargaining units and the associations. Each bargaining unit/association shall be permitted one representative on the Committeefindings of other committees established to discuss benefits. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by a representative of the Employer, a representative selected by the unions and a representative selected by the associations. The Committee shall provide a vehicle for discussion of the Insured Health and Dental Care Plans and development of committee will make recommendations to ensure the financial viability of the Benefit Plans concerning cost containment, annual inflationary costs, plan improvements and efficiencies. The Committee shall convene a minimum of four (4) times during each of the following school years: • September 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 • September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 • September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 The Committee’s unanimous recommendations shall be forwarded their respective Central Bargaining Teams prior to the Employer and the Union. Thereafter, the Employer and Union may agree to amend the collective agreement by way commencement of a Letter of Understanding to enable the parties to implement the unanimous recommendations. Any such agreement is also subject to whatever approval processes are needed by the parties. Recommendations that have been considered by the Committee but have not been unanimously approved by the Committee may be forwarded to the Employer and the respective negotiating team for consideration in the next round of bargaining. This Letter s Original document signed by the Hospitals’ and Union’s Central Negotiating Team. DATED at Toronto thi RE: Standardization Committee I The central parties agree to establish a committee that will meet and confirm the contents of Understanding expires a standard format within days of ratification. Where the parties are unable to reach agreement on August 31any issue regarding standardization, 2008the parties shall seek the assistance of a mediator. DATED at Toronto this n I UNION FOR THE CENTRE RE: Staff Planning Committee and Board The parties agree that in the event of a dispute between the parties regarding the implementation of Article and the matter may be submitted to a Sole Arbitrator chaired by one of Xxxxxxx, or such others as determined by the committee referenced below. The Chair shall be appointed on a rotating basis giving due consideration to availability. The parties agree that in order to address process and implementation issues regarding the application of Article and a joint committee will be established between the Union and the participating hospitals to discuss and reach agreement on improvements to the existing process. In reviewing the existing process the Committee will be giving consideration to the interest of both parties in a timely resolution to disputes. at Toronto this The Committee will meet within days of ratification to commence discussions and it is understood that the work of the Committee will be completed within days of the ratification date. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WEST PARK HEALTHCARE CENTRE (Service) (hereinafter referred to as the "Centre") and SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL .ON (hereinafter referred to as the "Union") RE: SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System Implementation The Employer has advised Transformation in Health Care Full-time and Part-time Seniority Recognition Without prejudice to the Union Union's or Centre's rights under the collective agreement or the Labour Relations Act, the parties agree that non-unionized employees who are affected (via shall, when entering the bargaining unit, be afforded seniority and service in accordance with the implementation anniversary of the new SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System in May 2006, vacation and sick leave entitlements previously expressed in “days” will be expressed in “hours” for Employees paid hourlytheir date of hire (or hours worked) from their original Hospital. (All entitlements and deductions will Such anniversary date shall be calculated in hoursaccordance with the relevant provisions of the relevant collective agreement.)

Joint Benefits Review Committee. Subject The central parties agree to agreement meet in a joint committee to be established pursuant to this letter of intent. The committee will meet to discuss the following: Topic of and make recommendations regarding modified work and within a 6-month period; Entitlement and costs associated with all bargaining agents the insured benefit coverage provided to active and associations at retired employees; and Where possible, review and evaluate the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) findings of other committees established to participate on a Joint Benefits Review Committee and in recognition of the increasing cost of benefits and the desire to explore plan improvements, the Employer shall establish a Joint Benefits Review Committeediscuss benefits. The Committee shall be composed of representation from the Employer and the bargaining units and the associations. Each bargaining unit/association shall be permitted one representative on the Committee. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by a representative of the Employer, a representative selected by the unions and a representative selected by the associations. The Committee shall provide a vehicle for discussion of the Insured Health and Dental Care Plans and development of will make recommendations to ensure the financial viability of the Benefit Plans concerning cost containment, annual inflationary costs, plan improvements and efficiencies. The Committee shall convene a minimum of four (4) times during each of the following school years: • September 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 • September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 • September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 The Committee’s unanimous recommendations shall be forwarded their respective Central Bargaining Teams prior to the Employer and the Union. Thereafter, the Employer and Union may agree to amend the collective agreement by way commencement of a Letter of Understanding to enable the parties to implement the unanimous recommendations. Any such agreement is also subject to whatever approval processes are needed by the parties. Recommendations that have been considered by the Committee but have not been unanimously approved by the Committee may be forwarded to the Employer and the respective negotiating team for consideration in the next round of bargaining. This Dated at Newmarket, this day of SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL RE: Standardization Committee The central parties agree to establish a committee that will meet and confirm the contents of a standard format within days of ratification. Where the parties are unable to reach agreement on any issue regarding standardization, the parties shall seek the assistance of a mediator. Dated at Newmarket, day of SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL Re: Staff Planning Committee and Board The parties agree that in the event of a dispute between the parties regarding the implementation of Article and the matter may be submitted to a Board of Arbitration chaired by one of or Xxxxxxx, or such others as determined by the committee referenced below. The Chair shall be appointed on a rotating basis giving due consideration to availability. The parties agree that in order to address process and implementation issues regarding the application of Article and a joint Committee will be established between the Union and the participating hospitals to discuss and reach agreement on improvements to the existing process. In reviewing the existing process the Committee will be giving consideration to the interest of both parties in a timely resolution to disputes. The Committee will meet within days of ratification to commence discussions and it is understood that the work of the Committee will be completed within days of the ratification date. Dated at Newmarket, this day of SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL Letter of Re: Joint Nursing Council The parties agree to form a joint nursing initiatives The nursing be composed of representatives of the Service Union I.on and the Participating and Ontario Association. The nursing council make its decisions by consensus. The Committee will consist of three members from each party (not including staff members). The cost to participate in this Committee be at the expense of the respective parties. The mandate of the nursing initiatives will be: To promote the scope of practice for and assess the current and potential economic efficiencies with a commitment to provide the highest standards of patient care. To have regarding ratios as it to mix in the best interest of patient care. To promote and expand nursing education and as it relates to the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standard. To provide information and support of through open communication. The nursing initiatives council Meet within days ratification of the Memorandum of ement Seek advice and participation from such professional practice researchers and others (e.g. College of Nurses) as the Nursing council deems appropriate. resources required by the nursing to carry out the mandate including exploring jointly any funding required for these resources. The nursing will be co-chaired by a hospital representative and a representative from The nursing recommendations will be presented in the form of a report to the participating hospitals and division. The recommendations from the joint nursing council be presented to the Participating Hospitals. Nothing in this Letter of Understanding expires on August 31should be construed as the parties from entering into discussions with respect to concerns and initiatives. Dated at Newmarket, 2008this day of SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL Letter of Intent Re: In Scheduling Where the local parties agree, arrangements regarding scheduling may be entered into between the parties at the local level. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System Implementation The Employer has advised Such innovative schedules may be subject to the Union that with the implementation of the new SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System in May 2006, vacation and sick leave entitlements previously expressed in “days” will be expressed in “hours” for Employees paid hourly. (All entitlements and deductions will be calculated in hours.)following principles:

Joint Benefits Review Committee. Subject The central parties agree to agreement meet in a joint committee to be established pursuant to this letter of intent. The committee will meet to discuss the following: Topic of and make recommendations regarding modified work and within a 6-month period; Entitlement and costs associated with all bargaining agents the insured benefit coverage provided to active and associations at retired employees; and Where possible, review and evaluate the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) findings of other committees established to participate on a Joint Benefits Review Committee and in recognition of the increasing cost of benefits and the desire to explore plan improvements, the Employer shall establish a Joint Benefits Review Committeediscuss benefits. The Committee shall be composed of representation from the Employer and the bargaining units and the associations. Each bargaining unit/association shall be permitted one representative on the Committee. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by a representative of the Employer, a representative selected by the unions and a representative selected by the associations. The Committee shall provide a vehicle for discussion of the Insured Health and Dental Care Plans and development of will make recommendations to ensure the financial viability of the Benefit Plans concerning cost containment, annual inflationary costs, plan improvements and efficiencies. The Committee shall convene a minimum of four (4) times during each of the following school years: • September 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 • September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 • September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 The Committee’s unanimous recommendations shall be forwarded their respective Central Bargaining Teams prior to the Employer and the Union. Thereafter, the Employer and Union may agree to amend the collective agreement by way commencement of a Letter of Understanding to enable the parties to implement the unanimous recommendations. Any such agreement is also subject to whatever approval processes are needed by the parties. Recommendations that have been considered by the Committee but have not been unanimously approved by the Committee may be forwarded to the Employer and the respective negotiating team for consideration in the next round of bargaining. This Letter FOR THE UNION FOR THE HOSPITAL LETTER OF INTENT RE: STANDARDIZATION COMMITTEE The central parties agree to establish a committee that will meet and confirm the contents of Understanding expires a standard format within days of ratification. Where the parties are unable to reach agreement on August 31any issue regarding standardization, 2008the parties shall seek the assistance of a mediator. FOR THE UNION FOR THE HOSPITAL LETTER OF INTENT RE: STAFF PLANNING COMMITTEE AND BOARD The parties agree that in the event of a dispute between the parties regarding the implementation of Article and the matter may be submitted to a Board of Arbitration chaired by one of or Xxxxxxx, or such others as determined by the committee referenced below. The Chair shall be appointed on a rotating basis giving due consideration to availability. The parties agree that in order to address process and implementation issues regarding the application of Article and a joint Committee will be established between the Union and the participating hospitals to discuss and reach agreement on improvements to the existing process. In reviewing the existing process the Committee will be giving consideration to the interest of both parties in a timely resolution to disputes. The Committee will meet within days of ratification to commence discussions and it is understood that the work of the Committee will be completed within days of the ratification date. FOR THE UNION FOR THE HOSPITAL LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System Implementation The Employer has advised TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTH CARE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME Seniority Recognition Without prejudice to the Union Union’s or Hospitals’ rights under the collective agreement or the Labour Relations Act, the parties agree that non-unionized employees who are affected (via shall, when entering the bargaining unit, be afforded seniority and service in accordance with the implementation anniversary of the new SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System in May 2006, vacation and sick leave entitlements previously expressed in “days” will be expressed in “hours” for Employees paid hourlytheir date of hire (or hours worked) from their original Hospital. (All entitlements and deductions will Such anniversary date shall be calculated in hours.)accordance with the relevant provisions of the relevant collective agreement. to Return or Transfer Employees who are to another employer by the Hospital will retain their seniority and service at their original hospital for a 24-month period. Without prejudice to the Union’s or Hospitals’ rights under the collective agreement or the Labour Relations Act, employees shall have the right to post for vacancies that arise, prior to or subsequent to the at their originating Hospital for that month period. If they are the successful applicant, they will return to the employ of the Hospital with seniority accrued and service intact but not accrued, for the period that the employee was to another employer. *Pursuant to a “Sale of Business” under Section of the Labour Relations Act, as it may be amended from time to time. FOR THE UNION FOR THE HOSPITAL LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING The Hospital, pending space and approval, will allot a space for a locked filing cabinet (supplied by the Union) to be accessed by the Union. Hospital agrees that the Union may schedule a meeting room for Chief Xxxxxxx to meet with Union members. Suggested the Chief Xxxxxxx meet hours on a trial basis as determined by the needs of the Hospital and the Union. Hospital also agrees to allot additional union boards on Number to be determined by Hospital. Union will propose the areas. FOR THE UNION Wage Schedule “A” Service Full and Part-Time Revised Nov. 23/06 Award Effective: October Changes to Aide Only Percentage Increase CLASSIFICATION START YEAR YEAR Maintenance A Licensed Plum Stationary Engineer Xxxxxxxxx Maintenance A Operating Room Non-Reg. Mechanic Service Full and Part-Time Revised Nov. 23/06 Award October Increase Changes to Aide Only CLASSIFICATION START YEAR YEAR Cook Painter Materials Clerk Cleaner Xxxxxx Kitchen Team Leader Sterilization Aide Team Leader Food Services Cleaning Aide Dietary Service Worker Patient Service Worker Rehab Aide Service Full and Part-Time Effective: April I , Revised Nov. 23/06 Award Changes to Aide only Percentage Increase CLASSIFI N START YEAR Maintenance A Licensed Mechanic Stationary Engineer Xxxxxxxxx Maintenance A Operating Room Non-Reg. Service Full and Part-Time Effective: April Increase CLASSIFICATION START Cook Painter MateriaIs HandIe nto CIerk Cleaner Xxxxxx Kitchen Team Leader Sterilization Aide Team Leader Food Services Cleaning Aide Dietary Service Worker Patient Service Rehab Aide Service Full and Part-Time Effective: October Revised No. 23/06 Award Changes to Aide only t Main Maintenance A Licensed Refr ge t o r Con Mechanic Stationary Engineer Journeyperson Licensed Xxxxxxxxx Maintenance A (Unlicensed) Operating Room Non-Reg. Service Full and Part-Time Revised No. 23/06 Award Effective: October Changes to Aide only Cook Painter MateriaIs Handle nto Clerk Cleaner Xxxxxx Kitchen Team Leader Sterilization Aide Team Leader Food Services Cleaning Aide Dietary Service Worker Patient Service Worker Rehab Aide Service Full and Part-Time Effective: April Percentage Increase Revised Nov. 23/06 Award Changes to Aide only CLASSIFICATION START Maintenance A Licensed Plum Refr ge t o r Con Mechanic Stationary Engineer Xxxxxxxxx Maintenance A (Unlicensed) Non-Reg. Cook Painter MateriaIs HandIe ntory Clerk Store Cleaner Xxxxxx Kitchen Service Full and Part-Time Effective: April Team Leader Sterilization Aide Team Leader Food Services Cleaning Aide Dietary Service Worker

Joint Benefits Review Committee. Subject The central parties agree to agreement meet in a joint committee to be established pursuant to this letter of intent. The committee will meet to discuss the following: ▪ Topic of and make recommendations regarding modified work and HOODIP within a 6-month period; ▪ Entitlement and costs associated with all bargaining agents the insured benefit coverage provided to active and associations at retired employees; and ▪ Where possible, review and evaluate the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) findings of other committees established to participate on a Joint Benefits Review Committee and in recognition of the increasing cost of benefits and the desire to explore plan improvements, the Employer shall establish a Joint Benefits Review Committeediscuss benefits. The Committee shall be composed of representation from the Employer and the bargaining units and the associations. Each bargaining unit/association shall be permitted one representative on the Committee. The Committee shall be jointly chaired by a representative of the Employer, a representative selected by the unions and a representative selected by the associations. The Committee shall provide a vehicle for discussion of the Insured Health and Dental Care Plans and development of will make recommendations to ensure the financial viability of the Benefit Plans concerning cost containment, annual inflationary costs, plan improvements and efficiencies. The Committee shall convene a minimum of four (4) times during each of the following school years: • September 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 • September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 • September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 The Committee’s unanimous recommendations shall be forwarded their respective Central Bargaining Teams prior to the Employer and the Union. Thereafter, the Employer and Union may agree to amend the collective agreement by way commencement of a Letter of Understanding to enable the parties to implement the unanimous recommendations. Any such agreement is also subject to whatever approval processes are needed by the parties. Recommendations that have been considered by the Committee but have not been unanimously approved by the Committee may be forwarded to the Employer and the respective negotiating team for consideration in the next round of bargaining. This Signed and dated in Toronto, Ontario this _10 day of _March 2017. For the “Union” For the “Hospital” Appendix 6 Letter of Understanding expires RE: Standardization Committee The central parties agree to establish a committee that will meet and confirm the contents of a standard format within 90 days of ratification. Where the parties are unable to reach agreement on August 31any issue regarding standardization, 2008the parties shall seek the assistance of a mediator. Signed and dated in Toronto, Ontario this _10 day of _March 2017. For the “Union” For the “Hospital” Appendix 7 Letter of Understanding (the “XXX”) -Between- Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (the “Union”) -And- Women’s College Hospital (The “Hospital”) RE: Transformation in Health Care Seniority Recognition Without prejudice to the Union’s or the Hospital’s rights under the collective agreement or the Labour Relations Act, the parties agree that non-unionized employees who are affected (via relocation/transfer*) shall, when entering the bargaining unit, be afforded seniority and service in accordance with the anniversary date of hire (or hours worked) from their original Hospital. Such anniversary date shall be calculated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the relevant collective agreement. Right to Return on Transfer Employees who are relocated/transferred* to another employer by the Hospital will retain their seniority and service at their original Hospital, for a 24-month period. Without prejudice to the Union’s or the Hospital’s rights under the collective agreement or the Labour Relations Act, employees relocated/transferred* shall have the right to post for vacancies that arise, prior to or subsequent to the relocation/transfer*, at their originating Hospital for that 24-month period. If they are the successful applicant, they will return to the employ of the Hospital with seniority accrued, and service intact but not accrued, for the period that the employee was relocated/transferred* to another employer. *Pursuant to a “Sale of Business” under Section 69 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, as it may be amended from time to time. Signed and dated in Toronto, Ontario this _10 day of _March 2017. For the “Union” For the “Hospital” Appendix 8 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE(THE “XXX”) Between Service employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (the “Union”) And Women’s College Hospital (the “Hospital”) Re: SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System Implementation Local Health Integration Networks The Employer has advised parties agree that any LHIN initiative that will have a direct impact on the members of the bargaining unit may be raised through the Staff Planning Committee, in accordance with Article 10. Signed and dated in Toronto, Ontario this _10 day of _March 2017. For the “Union” For the “Hospital” Appendix 11 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING (THE “XXX”) Between Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (the “Union”) And Women’s College Hospital (the “Hospital”) Re: Distribution of Additional Shifts It is the Hospital’s intention that additional shifts be distributed in a fair and equitable manner. It is also our intention to be able to get the work done in the most efficient and cost effective way possible. The intent of any system for distribution of additional shifts is not to put the Hospital in a position of paying overtime premium pay. In order to meet these objectives the distribution of additional non-overtime and overtime shifts will be offered on a rotating basis by Hospital seniority, reflecting both the principles of fairness, equity and efficiency. Signed and dated in Toronto, Ontario this _10 day of _March 2017. For the “Union” For the “Hospital” Memorandum of Agreement Between: The Participating Hospitals/ OHA Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada Whereas the current collective agreement makes reference to the Blue Cross Plans and Whereas the semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits are now being provided by various carriers at the different hospitals; And Whereas the Participating Hospitals (“the Hospitals”) and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada (“the Union”) wish to ensure that the collective agreement entitlements to semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits are comparable; And Whereas the Hospitals and the Union are desirous of considering whether, without reducing the level of benefits provided at each individual participating hospital, savings can be achieved in the provision of semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits; And Whereas the Hospitals and the Union wish to ensure that with eligible employees receive comprehensive and accurate information about their coverage and entitlements; And Whereas the implementation Hospitals and the Union recognize the importance of working collaboratively to achieve the new SAP/Human Resources/Payroll System in May 2006objectives outlined above, vacation and sick leave entitlements previously expressed in “days” will be expressed in “hours” for Employees paid hourly. (All entitlements and deductions will be calculated in hours.)it is agreed as follows: