Common use of Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee Clause in Contracts

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chair. This committee shall operate and conduct in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining from their immediate Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the of their duties, a union representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a unit within the hospital in which they are not ordinarily employed they shall, immediately upon entering such unit, report their presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetings.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chairchairperson. This committee Committee shall operate oper- ate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of o nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permis- sion from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, . in the of their duties, a union representative nurse or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a nursing unit within the hospital in which they are e is not ordinarily employed they shall, she immediately upon entering such nursing unit, report their her presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as us the case may mu and be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, v such representatives shall again report re- port to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Association Committee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised com- prised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or her designate and of the Association, . one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President Local Presi- dent or her designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership mem- bership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed otherwise and as us required under Article (a) The duties of chair and choirperson secretary shall between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) items will calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended dispositiondis- position, if any, agreed unless to the contrary. Copies Co of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters mutters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetings.cure;

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto nurse representatives to be elected or appointed from 3 amongst nurses in the bargaining bar unit for the purpose fort e of dealing with Association business Associa- tion as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chairchairperson. This committee Committee shall operate oper- ate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of o nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permis- sion from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of their duties, a union nurse representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a nursing unit within the hospital in which they are e is not ordinarily employed they she shall, immediately upon entering such nursing unit, report their her presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. ma e. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report port to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Association Committee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised com- prised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief ‘Director of Nursing Officer or her designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President Local Presi- dent or her designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership mem- bership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto nurse representatives to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chair. This committee shall operate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate Such permission shall supervisor. not be unreasonably withheld. Such permission shall If, in the performance of their duties, a union nurse representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a nursing unit within the hospital in which they are she/he is not ordinarily employed they she/he shall, immediately upon entering such nursing unit, report their her/his presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Association Committee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or her/his designate and of the local Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit Local President or her/his designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto representatives to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chair. This committee shall operate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union representatives and representativesand members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to responsibilitiesto perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH of their duties, a union representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a unit within the hospital in which they are not ordinarily employed they shall, immediately upon entering such unit, report their presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. (a) The Hospital Home agrees to recognize Association representativesto one (1) nurse representative to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will Home recognize a Grievance Committeegrievance committee of not more than two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be chairchairperson. This committee shall operate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local ProvisionsAgreement. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee grievance committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Home and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate Director of Nursing. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the of their duties, a union representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a unit within the hospital in which they are not ordinarily employed they shall, immediately upon entering such unit, report their presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, responsibilities such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisorNursing Coordinator. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Home Association Committee There shall be a HospitalHome-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, Home one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate Director of and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in nurses the Appendix of Local Provisions Committee shall not exceed two (2) and the membership number of Home representatives on the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement shall not exceed the number of Association representatives. The Committee shall meet every two (2) months quarterly unless agreed and as required under Article (a) otherwise agreed. The duties of chair chairperson and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5( 5 ) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtimecare; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs. ; The Hospital .agrees Home agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetings.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto nurse representatives to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. Provisions The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chairchairperson. This committee shall operate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of their duties, a union nurse representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a nursing unit within the hospital in which they are she not ordinarily employed they she shall, immediately upon entering such nursing unit, report their her presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Association Committee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or her designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of or the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto nurse represen- tatives to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chair. This committee shall operate and conduct in itself accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of their duties, a union nurse representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a nursing unit within the hospital in which they are not ordinarily employed they shall, immediately upon entering such nursing unit, report their presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Association Committee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto representatives to be elected or appointed from amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will Hospitalwill recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chair. This committee shall operate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. It is agreed that Union representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining from permissionfrom their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of their duties, a union representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to requiredto enter a unit within the hospital in which they are not ordinarily employed they employedthey shall, immediately upon entering such unit, report their presence to the supervisor Hospital Central Agreement March or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.

Nurse Representatives & Grievance Committee. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Association representativesto nurse representatives to be elected or appointed from bar unit fort 3 amongst nurses in the bargaining unit for the purpose of dealing with Association business Associa- e tion as provided in this Collective Agreement. The number of representatives and the areas which they represent are set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee, one of whom shall be chairchairperson. This committee shall operate oper- ate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement and the number of o nurses on the Grievance Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local ProvisionsProvision>. It is agreed that Union nurse representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permis- sion from their immediate Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. with Such permission If, in the performance of their duties, a union nurse representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a unit within the hospital in which they are to enter a nursing unit e is not ordinarily employed they she shall, immediately upon entering such nursing unit, report their her presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may ma and be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report port to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. Hospital-AssociationCommittee Association Committee There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised com- prised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or her designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President Local Presi- dent or her designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership mem- bership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless agreed and as required under Article (a) The duties of chair and secretary shall between the parties. possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Hospital .agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending at such meetingsagreement.