Common use of Negotiating Committee Clause in Contracts

Negotiating Committee. agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose pur of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working re hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for or a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall membersshall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. a The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Com- will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association Associa- tion agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. agrees to The Hospitalagreesto recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee n committee comprised of representativesof representatives of for the Associationfor the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreementpurposeof negotiatinga renewalagreement. The number A of nurses on the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating ne committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for the Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team a In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitalsan the hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Association’s Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight scheduledstraight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Centr Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall membersshall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will Committeewill make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s nurse‘s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained y the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal renewal. agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her her/his regular rate of pay, and with- out loss of without leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, requested. of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Joint Health Safety Committee

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose pur of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. .The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular re working hours in negotiations negotia- tions with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association Participating Hospitalsan the hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Association's Team shall be paid for time lost from her re y scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's salary and applicable full-time percentagein lieuof fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees Associa- tion a to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentagein lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set isset out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof TheAssociationshalladvisethe NegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall 's salary be maintained the Hospital, ,and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full theamountofthefull cost of such salary. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintainstandards of safetyand health in the hospital in prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees asamember of its AccidentPrevention Health and SafetyCommittee,at least one (1)representativeselectedor appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programsand recommendactions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committeeto fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be second month or of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from the date of for such Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. timespent Prevention-Healthandsafety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties, shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by at her regular rateandsheshall beentitledtosuchtime from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee's physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE: relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for the taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. The Association may hold meetingson Hospital premises providing permission has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and Officers of the Local underthis of their respective appointments. All referenceto nurse representatives, committee members and officers in this Agreement shall to meannurse representatives,committeemembers or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to give representatives of the Ontario access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such representativesshall have access to the premises only with the approval of the Administrator which will not be unreasonablywithheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduledto work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of committees pursuant to Regulation of the Act will suffer no earningsfortimespent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she will be paid for all hours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a o Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of o nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations negotia- tions with t e the Hospital for 3or a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar agreement up to, between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as is being of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article 1 Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Com- mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association Associa- tion agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (1 and in no case will more than one (If)ull-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to agreesto pay members of the Negotiating for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which advisethe ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Associationshall advisethe NegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full's salary andapplicablefull-time benefits shall benefitsshall be maintained maintainedby the Hospital, ,and the Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount theamount of the full cost of such salary. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the its Accident Prevention- Health and SafetyCommittee,at least one (1)representativeselectedor appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute meansof improving healthand safety programsand recommendactions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committeeto fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. be held every second month of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (1) calendar year from the date of meetingsofthe Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavourto obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. All time spent by of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties, shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by herregular rateandsheshall beentitled time from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee's physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be granted an unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE: relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for the taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. TheAssociation may hold meetings on Hospital premises providing permission has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives Committee members and Officers of the Local Association appointed or selected underthis Articleas well astheeffective date of their respective appointments. All referenceto nurse representatives, committee membersand officers in this Agreementshall to mean nurse representatives,committeemembers or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to give representatives of the Ontario access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such representativesshall have access to the premisesonly with the approval of the Administrator which will not be unreasonably withheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of pursuant to Regulation of the suffer no earningsfortimespent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she will be paid for all hours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on nurseson the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall membersshall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ‘ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ‘ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of comprisedof representativesof the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. .The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Association’s Team shall be paid for time lost from her re y scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested: Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a o hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ‘ Central Corn- will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital the for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be hospitalbe entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central will Negotiating Committeewill make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-timenurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised recognizea NegotiatingCommitteecomprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e negotiationswith the Hospital for a renewal agreement renewalagreement up to, but not including, arbitration. CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bargaining between the Ontario and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Association's Central Negotiating be paid fortimelostfrom straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this paymentunderthis provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof TheAssociationshall advisethe NegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full's salary andapplicablefull-time benefits shall benefitsshall be maintained maintainedby the Hospital, ,and the Association agrees Associationagrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full inthe amountof thefull cost of such salary.. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Union's Central Ne Hospital Central Agreement -March Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association Union shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a negotiatinga renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital the for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (I)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Hospital Central Agreement March Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. Health and

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is IS set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor of for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off of for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this shall provisionshall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and salary benefitsshall the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Prevention -Health by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent in its possession. Meetingsshall be of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from date of Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any representative(s)attend such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. All the Accident and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Hospital at her regular rate and she shall be entitled to such time from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee’s physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be grantedan unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medicationsshall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE: Issues relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and of the Local of their respective appointments. All reference to nurse representatives, committee membersand in this Agreementshall committeemembers or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to give representatives of the Ontario access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such have access the premises only with the approval of the Administrator which will not be unreasonably withheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of committees pursuant to Regulation of working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she will be paid for all hours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (I)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Hospital Central Agreement March Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team ar In central bar b between the Ontario Nurses’ Association an the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ y scheduled straight rate of pay, and with- central negotiating 4 Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being 8 . Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article 1 Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Com- mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. a For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable nd full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. Accident Prevention Health &Safety Committee

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreementrenewalagreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to agreesto pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a fora renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team shall Negotiating be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. .The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this shall be seven and underthisprovisionshall in no case will nocasewill more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Associationshalladvisethe Hospitals'CentralNegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health inthe hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital its Accident Prevention-Health by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute meansof improving healthand safety programsand recommendactions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Hospital Central Agreement March Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (If)ull-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. , The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. , The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled regularlyscheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team ar In central bar b between the Ontario Nurses’ Hos Association Participating Hospitalsan the pitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Association’s Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her y scheduled straight rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as is being 8 . of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Com- mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. a For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable nd full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. Accident Prevention Health &Safety Committee

Negotiating Committee. agrees The Hospital a to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised Committee sed of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive of unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation reparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association BusinessBus i ness. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will w i l l more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-full- time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. agrees The Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised Committeecomprisedof representatives of representativesof the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of inthe Appendixof Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e negotiationswith the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for bepaidfor time lost from her re scheduled lostfromher regularlyscheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time unpaidtime off for the purpose of preparation for purposeof preparationfor negotiations. .The Association will Associationwill advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number maximumnumber of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to NegotiatingTeam members entitledto payment under this shall underthis provisionshall be seven eight and in no case will casewill more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Associationshalladvisethe Hospitals’CentralNegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, ,the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, . and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. ACCIDENT PREVENTION-HEALTH AND SAFETY

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of comprisedof representativesof the Associationfor the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time s during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall membersshall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Com- mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. hea ng Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (If)ull-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose pur- pose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during spent dur- ing regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating negotiat- ing meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and ten (IO),and in no case will more than one full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor Association the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on nurseson the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall membersshall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. Accident Prevention Health&SafetyCommittee

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. , The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to agreesto pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concernedin advanceaspossible, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof TheAssociationshalladvisethe NegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's salary and applicable fullapplicablefull-time benefits shall be maintained maintainedby the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full theamount cost of such salary.. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being . Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article 1 Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. Com- For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable nd full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. Accident Prevention Health&Safety Committee

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of comprisedof representativesof the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on nurseson the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re y scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ‘ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor for the purpose pur of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working re hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for or a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for paidfor time lost from her re scheduled straight y scheduledstraight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid receiveunpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested: Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. a The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ‘ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association Associa- xxxx agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Prevention Health SafetyCommittee

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is i s being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off of! for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. payment The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s nurse‘s salary and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of o nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations tions with t e the Hospital for 3or a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar hours in negotia- agreement up to, between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being . Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. Com- For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association Associa- tion agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. renewalagreement.The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement renewalagreement up to, but not including, arbitration. CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bargaining between the Ontario and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Association’s Central NegotiatingTeam shall be paid lost from her straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which advisethe ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Associationshalladvisethe NegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full's salary andapplicablefull-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, ,and the Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount theamount of the full cost of such salary.. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten O), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. Hospital Central Agreement March For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. Occupational Health Safety

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose pur of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of o nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working re hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for or a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association an the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight y scheduledstraight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees Associa- tion a to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentagein lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. P The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Corn for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. ACCIDENT PREVENTION -HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised Committeecomprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a fora renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which thedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this paymentunderthis provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Associationshall advisetheHospitals'CentralNegotiatingcommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. ACCIDENT PREVENTION-HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor of for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off of for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this shall provisionshall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and salary benefitsshall the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Prevention -Health by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent in its possession. Meetingsshall be of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from date of Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any representative(s)attend such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. All the Accident and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Hospital at her regular rate and she shall be entitled to such time from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee’s physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be grantedan unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medicationsshall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE: Issues relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and of the Local of their respective appointments. All reference to nurse representatives, committee membersand in this Agreementshallcommitteemembers or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to give representatives of the Ontario access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such have access the premises only with the approval of the Administrator which will not be unreasonably withheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of committees pursuant to Regulation of working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she will be paid for all hours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of comprisedof representativesof the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out setout in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ ‘ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. \ The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained y the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of o nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee o for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations tions with t e the Hospital for r a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team hours in negotia- agreement up to, ar In central bar b between the Ontario Nurses’ Association an the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re y scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as is being 8 . of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. Com- For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees Associa- tion a to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. , The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from Negotiating Teamshall her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and salary benefitsshall bemaintained the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team , CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating and the Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital salary benefitsshall bemaintained in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreementrenewalagreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Hospitals'Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s 's salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. ACCIDENT PREVENTION-HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept member of its Accident Prevention -Health and Safety Committee, at leastone (1) representativeselectedor appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programsand recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised Committee com- prised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating nego- tiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, . but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing sewing on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. , The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be main- tained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set isset out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for preparationfor negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which ofthedatesforwhich leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven eight and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof TheAssociationshalladvisethe NegotiatingCommittee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall 's salary be maintained the Hospital, ,and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full theamountofthefull cost of such salary. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintainstandards of safetyand health in the hospital in prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees asamember of its AccidentPrevention Health and SafetyCommittee,at least one (1)representativeselectedor appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programsand recommendactions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be second month or of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from the date of for such Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. timespent Prevention-Healthandsafety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties, shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by at her regular rateandsheshall beentitledtosuchtime from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee's physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE: relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for the taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. The Association may hold meetingson Hospital premises providing permission has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and Officers of the Local underthis of their respective appointments. All referenceto nurse representatives, committee members and officers in this Agreement shall to meannurse representatives,committeemembers or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to give representatives of the Ontario access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such representativesshall have access to the premises only with the approval of the Administrator which will not be unreasonablywithheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduledto work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of committees pursuant to Regulation of the Act will suffer no earningsfortimespent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she will be paid for all hours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association's Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ' Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ ' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised Committeecomprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team CENTRAL NEGOTIATING TEAM In central bar bargaining between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing serving on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from her re regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her regular rate of pay, and with- out without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concernedpossible, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers members entitled to payment under this underthis provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the a affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and salary xxxxxxxxxxxxx bemaintained the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount theamount of the full cost of such salary. ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital its Accident Prevention-Health by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees, Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute improving recommendactions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions, In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetingsshall be month of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from the date of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any representative(s) attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. All timespent by a member of the Accident Prevention-Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties, shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Hospital at her regular be entitled to such work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee’s physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be granted an unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE Issues relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for the taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. The Association may hold meetingson Hospital premises providing permission has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and Officers of the Local of their respective appointments. All reference to nurse representatives, committee members and officers in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean nurse representatives, committee members or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to give representatives of the Ontario access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such representatives shall have access to the premises only with the approval of the Administrator which will not be unreasonably withheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of committees pursuant to Regulation of the working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she will be paid for all hours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof representatives of the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being . Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article 1 Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. entral Com- known to the a The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof Committee of those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central C mittee will make such request known to the a hospitals. a For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable nd full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.. Accident Prevention Health &Safety Committee

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team Ne In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave creditsleavecredits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. a The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee Committee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor Associa- tion for the purpose pur of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of o nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. .The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular re working hours in negotiations with t e the Hospital for or a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association an the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re y scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being requested: Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will meetingswill not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this shall be seven and in no case will more t an one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s nurse‘s salary and applicable full-time percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Association Associa- tion agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salarysalary and percentagein lieu of fringe benefits.

Negotiating Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Com- mittee comprised of representativesof the Associationfor Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating for time during regular working hours in negotiations with t e Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team Ne In central bar between the Ontario Nurses’ Association Participating Hospitals, a nurse serv- ing on the Association‘s Association’s Central Ne Team shall be paid for time lost from her re scheduled straight time working hours at her rate of pay, and with- out loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals‘ ’ Central Negotiating Com- mittee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as of the dates for which leave is being Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the pur- pose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team mem- bers entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one (1) nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. a The Association shall advise the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committeeof those nursesto be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central will make such request known to the a hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, the nurse’s and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained the Hospital, and the Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary.