Common use of Relationship and Representation Clause in Contracts

Relationship and Representation. 7.01 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every two clubs, of whom one shall be president, one shall be vice president and one shall be chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, for the purposes of assisting employees in the processing and presenting of grievances. If there are a minimum of fifteen (15) personal trainers at a club, two stewards at that same club will be allowed. 7.02 Such union stewards shall have completed their probationary period and the Union agrees to keep the Employer updated in writing, on at least a quarterly basis, of the names of the employees who are acting in the above-named capacity. 7.03 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and may not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, with the consent of their supervisor, be permitted to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time without loss of pay to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as provided in this Collective Agreement. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied, and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ cannot be asked to reschedule or cancel clients in order to attend a meeting. 7.04 Stewards should not interrupt employees while employees are engaged with a client; nor should Stewards interrupt their own client-training session to attend to Union business. 7.05 A union bargaining committee shall be elected or appointed and the Employer agrees to recognize and deal with this bargaining committee, along with union representatives. The Union will advise the Employer of the names of the members of this committee. 7.06 The Employer agrees to allow the following number of employees on the bargaining committee time off work without loss of pay to attend scheduled negotiation sessions in relation to the renewal of this Agreement: Toronto- up to 15 employees Ajax- up to 2 employees Peterborough- up to 2 employees Oshawa- up to 2 employees 7.07 The Employer agrees that employees acting as stewards shall be paid their non-premium meeting rate, when attending at the various steps of the grievance procedure, while attending disciplinary meetings, while consulting with an employee who has been suspended or discharged or when attending labour management committee meetings.

Relationship and Representation. 7.01 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every two clubs, of whom one shall be president, one shall be vice president and one shall be chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, for the purposes of assisting employees in the processing and presenting of grievances. If there are a minimum of fifteen (15) personal trainers at a club, two stewards at that same club will be allowed. 7.02 Such union stewards shall have completed their probationary period and the Union agrees to keep the Employer updated in writing, on at least a quarterly basis, of the names of the employees who are acting in the above-named capacity. 7.03 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and may not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, with the consent of their supervisor, be permitted to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time without loss of pay to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as provided in this Collective Agreement. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied, and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ cannot be asked to reschedule or cancel clients in order to attend a meeting. 7.04 Stewards should not interrupt employees while employees are engaged with a client; nor should Stewards interrupt their own client-training session to attend to Union business. 7.05 A union bargaining committee shall be elected or appointed and the Employer agrees to recognize and deal with this bargaining committee, along with union representatives. The Union will advise the Employer of the names of the members of this committee. 7.06 The Employer agrees to allow the following number of employees on the bargaining committee time off work without loss of pay to attend scheduled negotiation sessions in relation to the renewal of this Agreement: : a) Toronto- up to 15 employees b) Ajax- up to 2 employees Peterborough- up to 2 employees Oshawa- up to 2 employees 7.07 The Employer agrees that employees acting as stewards shall be paid their non-premium meeting rate, when attending at the various steps of the grievance procedure, while attending disciplinary meetings, while consulting with an employee who has been suspended or discharged or when attending labour management committee meetings.

Relationship and Representation. 7.01 The Employer recognizes agrees that the right Union may elect or select no more than four (4) non- probationary Stewards and one (1) Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Union Stewards have, and must continue to perform their regular duties and responsibilities for the Employer. Stewards shall not leave their duties or their employment in order to attend meetings without having previously obtained the permission of their Supervisor. Stewards shall seek permission to attend meetings at least one (1) week in advance of the date of such meeting. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld unless it interferes with the efficient operations of the Employer. Union to elect or appoint Stewards shall assist with the handling of complaints, as required. It is understood in this regard that the Employer will meet with one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every two clubs, of whom one shall be president, one shall be vice president and one shall be chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, for the purposes of assisting employees in the processing and presenting of grievances. If there are a minimum of fifteen (15) personal trainers at a club, two stewards at that same club will be alloweddealing with an employee complaint. 7.02 Such union stewards 7.03 The Union shall have completed their probationary period and the Union agrees to keep notify the Employer updated in writing, on at least a quarterly basis, writing of the names of the employees who are acting in currently authorized Stewards and the above-named capacity. 7.03 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties Employer shall not be required to perform on behalf of the Employer, and may not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, until it has been notified in writing by the Union. It is understood that the Local Union President or designate may also assist with the consent of their supervisor, be permitted to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time without loss of pay to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as provided in this Collective Agreement. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied, and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ cannot be asked to reschedule or cancel clients in order to attend a meetingfunction. 7.04 Stewards should The Employer will recognize a Union Bargaining Committee comprised of a CUPE National Representative and not interrupt employees while employees are engaged with a client; nor should Stewards interrupt their own clientmore than three (3) non-training session probationary employees. Any representative of said Bargaining Committee who is in the employ of the Employer shall have the right to attend to Union business. 7.05 A union bargaining committee shall be elected or appointed and the Employer agrees to recognize and deal with this bargaining committee, along with union representatives. The Union will advise the Employer of the names of the members of this committee. 7.06 The Employer agrees to allow the following number of employees on the bargaining committee time off work without loss of pay to attend scheduled negotiation sessions in relation to negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement: Toronto- up to 15 employees Ajax- up to 2 employees Peterborough- up to 2 employees Oshawa- up to 2 employees. 7.05 All correspondence between the parties concerning the Collective Agreement shall be between the District Director/designate and the Local Union President or designate. 7.06 No employee shall conduct Union business during working hours other than as specifically permitted by this Agreement or with permission of the Management of the Employer 7.07 It is agreed that for all purposes under this Agreement, the Employer’s place of business, and the Employer’s offices or premises shall not include a client’s premises. In no event shall a representative of the Union or an employee representative contact a client without first obtaining the Employer’s written consent 7.08 The parties agree that there will be a Joint Health and Safety Committee that shall operate in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1997, as amended. 7.09 The parties and the employees agree to abide by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended. 7.10 A Labour Management Committee composed of two (2) representatives of the Employer agrees that employees acting as stewards and a maximum of two (2) Local Union representatives of the Union. Meetings of this committee shall be paid their non-premium held as required if needed. Agendas will be exchanged five (5) days prior to each meeting. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters of mutual concern, but not matters that arise through the grievance procedure or negotiations. Minutes of this meeting rate, when attending at the various steps shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of the grievance procedureChairperson shall rotate between the parties each six (6) months or as agreed. In addition to the respective representatives noted above, while attending disciplinary meetings, while consulting with an employee who has been suspended the Union Staff Representative and/or Employer Regional or discharged or when attending labour management committee Corporate Representative may attend Labour-Management meetings.

Relationship and Representation. 7.01 The Employer recognizes agrees that the right Union may elect or select no more than two (2) non- probationary Stewards and one (1) Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Union Stewards have, and must continue to perform their regular duties and responsibilities for the Employer. Stewards shall not leave their duties or their employment in order to attend meetings without having previously obtained the permission of their Supervisor. Stewards shall seek permission to attend meetings at least one (1) week in advance of the date of such meeting. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld unless it interferes with the efficient operations of the Employer. Union to elect or appoint Stewards shall assist with the handling of complaints, as required. It is understood in this regard that the Employer will meet with one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every two clubs, of whom one shall be president, one shall be vice president and one shall be chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, for the purposes of assisting employees in the processing and presenting of grievances. If there are a minimum of fifteen (15) personal trainers at a club, two stewards at that same club will be alloweddealing with an employee complaint. 7.02 Such union stewards 7.03 The Union shall have completed their probationary period and the Union agrees to keep notify the Employer updated in writing, on at least a quarterly basis, writing of the names of the employees who are acting in currently authorized Stewards and the above-named capacity. 7.03 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties Employer shall not be required to perform on behalf of the Employer, and may not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, until it has been notified in writing by the Union. It is understood that the Local Union President may also assist with the consent of their supervisor, be permitted to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time without loss of pay to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as provided in this Collective Agreement. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied, and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ cannot be asked to reschedule or cancel clients in order to attend a meetingfunction. 7.04 Stewards should The Employer will recognize a Union Bargaining Committee comprised of a Union Representative and not interrupt employees while employees are engaged with a client; nor should Stewards interrupt their own clientmore than three (3) non-training session probationary employees. Any representative of said Bargaining Committee who is in the employ of the Employer shall have the right to attend to Union business. 7.05 A union bargaining committee shall be elected or appointed and the Employer agrees to recognize and deal with this bargaining committee, along with union representatives. The Union will advise the Employer of the names of the members of this committee. 7.06 The Employer agrees to allow the following number of employees on the bargaining committee time off work without loss of pay to attend scheduled negotiation sessions in relation to negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement: Toronto- up to 15 employees Ajax- up to 2 employees Peterborough- up to 2 employees Oshawa- up to 2 employees. 7.05 All correspondence between the parties concerning the Collective Agreement shall be between the Executive Director/designate and the Union Representative/designate. 7.06 No employee shall conduct Union business during working hours other than as specifically permitted by this Agreement or with permission of the Management of the Employer 7.07 It is agreed that for all purposes under this Agreement, the Employer’s place of business, and the Employer’s offices or premises shall not include a client’s premises. In no event shall a representative of the Union or an employee representative contact a client without first obtaining the Employer’s written consent 7.08 The parties agree that there will be a Joint Health and Safety Committee that shall operate in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1997, as amended. 7.09 The parties and the employees agree to abide by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended. 7.10 A Labour Management Committee composed of two (2) representatives of the Employer agrees that employees acting as stewards and a maximum of two (2) Local Union representatives of the Union. Meetings of this committee shall be paid their non-premium held as required if needed. Agendas will be exchanged five (5) days prior to each meeting. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters of mutual concern, but not matters that arise through the grievance procedure or negotiations. Minutes of this meeting rate, when attending at the various steps shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of the grievance procedureChairperson shall rotate between the parties each six (6) months or as agreed. In addition to the respective representatives noted above, while attending disciplinary meetings, while consulting with an employee who has been suspended the Union Staff Representative and/or Employer Regional or discharged or when attending labour management committee Corporate Representative may attend Labour-Management meetings.

Relationship and Representation. 7.01 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every two clubs, of whom one shall be president, one shall be vice president and president, one shall be chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇ and one shall be treasurer for the purposes of assisting employees in the processing and presenting of grievances. If there are a minimum of fifteen (15) personal trainers at a club, Only two stewards at that the same club will be allowed. 7.02 Such union stewards shall have completed their probationary period and the Union agrees to keep the Employer updated in writing, on at least a quarterly basis, of the names of the employees who are acting in the above-named capacity. 7.03 The Union acknowledges that stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and may not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, with the consent of their supervisor, be permitted to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time without loss of pay to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as provided in this Collective Agreement. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied, and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ cannot be asked to reschedule or cancel clients in order to attend a meeting. 7.04 Stewards should not interrupt employees while employees are engaged with a client; nor should Stewards interrupt their own client-training session to attend to Union business. 7.05 A union bargaining committee shall be elected or appointed and the Employer agrees to recognize and deal with this bargaining committee, along with union representatives. The Union will advise the Employer of the names of the members of this committee. 7.06 The Employer agrees to allow the following number of employees on the bargaining committee time off work without loss of pay to attend scheduled negotiation sessions in relation to the renewal of this Agreement: Toronto- up to 15 employees Ajax- up to 2 employees Peterborough- up to 2 employees Oshawa- ▇▇▇▇▇▇- up to 2 employees St. Catharines- up to 2 employees 7.07 The Employer agrees that employees acting as stewards shall be paid their non-non premium meeting rate, when attending at the various steps of the grievance procedure, while attending disciplinary meetings, while consulting with an employee who has been suspended or discharged or when attending labour management committee meetings.