REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY Clause Samples

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 3.01 The Employer shall recognize the following committees from the bargaining unit as Association representatives: (a) The Grievance Committee, comprised of up to three (3) nurses, will process all grievances through the grievance procedure and assist nurses in the preparation of any complaints or grievances that may arise subject to Article 12; (b) The Negotiation Committee, comprised of three (3) nurses and an alternate as required, will negotiate renewals of this Agreement with the Employer as required; and (c) The ONA/Management Committee, comprised of three (3) nurses from the bargaining unit, will: (i) discuss matters arising out of the interpretation or administration of this Agreement which are not the subject matter of a grievance; (ii) discuss any changes in rules, policies, procedures or programs affecting members of the bargaining unit prior to their implementation by the Employer; and (iii) discuss other matters of concern. The Employer shall meet with the ONA/Management Committee at mutually agreeable times, or as provided by the terms of this Agreement, and in any event there shall be at least one meeting every three (3) months. The party requesting a meeting shall provide the other with an agenda as early as reasonably possible prior to the meeting. A representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association may attend meetings if so requested by either party.

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. (a) All reference to officers, representatives and committee members in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean officers, representatives and committee members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association who are nurses of Public Health Services. Any correspondence sent by the Employer to the Association shall be sent to the Public Health Bargaining Unit President and copied to the Ontario Nurses’ Association Labour Relations Officer. (i) The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of four (4)representatives of the Association. The purpose of this Committee shall be to negotiate renewals to this Agreement. Leave of absence with pay to a maximum of their normal working day shall be granted to all those nurses composing a negotiating committee while they conducting negotiations with the Employer. A representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultant may attend any meeting at the invitation of either party. (ii) The parties agree to form a Labour Management Committee consisting of four (4) members appointed by the Employer and four (4) members of the Local Association to discuss matters of mutual interest. Meetings between the Association and Employer representatives may be held monthly or more often if necessary at mutually convenient times. A representative or consultant of both Ontario Nurses' Association and the Employer may attend such meeting if requested to be present by either party. (iii) The Employer shall recognize a Grievance Committee of three (3) members for such time spent during the nurse's scheduled working hours to process grievances and attend meetings with the Employer. 2.02 The Employer shall pay the said members of the Committees their respective salaries for all regular time lost in processing grievances and while attending meetings with the Employer. 2.03 The Employer and the Association agree that there will be no discrimination, harassment, interference, intimidation, restriction or coercion exercised or practiced by any of their representatives with respect to any nurse because of the nurse's membership or non-membership in the Association or activity or lack of activity on behalf of the Association or by reason of exercising her or his rights under the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that there will be no discrimination or harassment by either party or by any of the nurses covered by this Agreement on the basis of race, creed, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, age, hand...

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 2.01 All references to Officers, Representatives, Committee Members in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean employees of the Corporation who are Officers, Representatives and Committee Members of Public Health, Ontario Nurses’ Association. 2.02 The Corporation agrees to recognize the following representatives of the Association: (a) A Negotiating Committee which shall be composed of a total of four (4) representatives from each of the parties, one of whom shall be Director Human Resources or designate, and one whom shall be the ONA Labour Relations Officer. (b) A Grievance Committee which shall be composed of not more than three

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 2.01 The Employer will recognize the following Committees. Members of the bargaining unit shall elect the ONA members. The ONA members elected shall be members who have completed their probationary term. The Committees are: (a) Negotiating Committee; (b) Grievance Committee; (c) Nurse-Management Committee; (d) Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee; (e) Professional Development Committee;

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 2.01 All references to Officers, Representatives, Committee Members in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean employees of the Corporation who are Officers, Representatives and Committee Members of Public Health, Ontario Nurses’ Association. 2.02 The Corporation agrees to recognize the following representatives of the Association: (a) A Negotiating Committee which shall be composed of a total of four (4) representatives from each of the parties, one of whom shall be the Commissioner of Human Resources or designate, and one whom shall be the ONA Labour Relations Officer. (b) A Grievance Committee which shall be composed of not more than three (3) Association members; (c) Two (2) representatives at each of the Corporation’s various worksites where members of the Association are employed to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise, if the Nurse Representative's assistance is required by the aggrieved nurse. (d) A Nurse Management Committee composed of four (4) representatives of each of the parties, one of whom shall be the Commissioner of Human Resources or designate and one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The function of this committee will be to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas on matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall meet at mutually satisfactory times, but not less than once every three (3) months. Agendas will be exchanged five (5) working days in advance of the meeting. It is agreed that grievances and/or negotiations will not be discussed at these meetings. The duties of the Chairperson and Recording Secretary shall be rotated through the members of the Committee. (e) An Occupational Health and Safety Committee which shall be established in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Committee shall hold monthly meetings as required and all unsafe, hazardous or dangerous conditions affecting staff shall be taken up and dealt with at such meetings. Meetings shall take place at times mutually agreeable to all parties except in case of an emergency. All time spent by Nurses fulfilling their responsibilities on this Committee shall be considered time worked and paid in accordance with this Agreement. 2.03 The Association shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative or consultant of the Ontario Nurses' Association. 2.04 The Association will provide the Corporation w...

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 2.1 Association/Agency Committee (a) A combined Committee for negotiations and grievances shall be composed of two (2) bargaining unit members, plus the President of the bargaining unit, whose duties shall be to negotiate renewal Collective Agreements and to discuss any matters which arise concerning the interpretation or administration of the Collective Agreement. A consultant may attend these meetings if so requested. (b) The Employer will recognize an Association representative for each office of the Health Unit. Furthermore, the Association agrees to notify the Employer of the names of the appropriate officers as set out herein, as changes occur. 2.3 The Employer will pay such representatives at their respective salaries for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances and in negotiating renewals of this Agreement and while attending meetings with the Employer. A Nurse representative must obtain permission from her immediate Supervisor, no less than twenty-four (24) hours, if possible, prior to the commencement of such regular time lost, when leaving her duties to investigate or process grievances. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. (a) The Employer and the Association agree that there shall be no discrimination, intimidation, coercion, restriction or interference practiced against any Nurse by any of their representatives on the basis of race, creed, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, residence, religious or political affiliation, membership or non-membership or activities on behalf of the Association by either of them or their representatives and members. (b) The Employer and the Association agree that their representatives and members will adhere to the provisions contained in the Human Rights Code of Ontario, as amended.

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 2.1 There shall be a Nurse-Management Committee composed of two (2) representatives of the Association and two (2) representatives of the Employer. Each party may change its representation in accordance with the subject matter intended to be discussed. The Medical Officer of Health shall be a member ex officio and either party may request the presence of the Medical Officer of Health at any meeting of the Committee. Regular and special meetings will be held at the request of either party. A staff representative of the Association may attend meetings if so requested. 2.2 One of the functions of this committee will be the examination of matters relating to quality and quantity of nursing care.

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. The Employer will recognize a committee of three (3) Association members with seniority for the purpose of negotiating and administering the Collective Agreement. Regular and special meetings of this Committee and Employer representatives will be held at the request of either party. A staff representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association may attend meetings at the request of the Association Committee. The Employer will pay such employee representatives at their respective salaries for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances and in negotiating renewals of this Agreement and while attending meetings with the Employer, provided that these representatives do not leave their regular duties without the consent from the Medical Officer of Health or his alternate. The Employer and the Association agree that there shall be no discrimination on account of race, creed, colour, gender or residence, practised against any nurse. The Employer will deduct the first pay received by each nurse in a month, who is covered by this Agreement, a sum equal to regular monthly Association dues of each such nurse. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the amount of such dues time to time. The Employer will send to the Association once each month its cheque for the dues deducted under this clause, together with a list of the names and social insurance numbers of nurses from whom deductions were made and the amount of the

REPRESENTATION AND ASSOCIATION SECURITY. 2.01 a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee hereinafter referred to, consisting of three (3) Association representatives and a representative of the Ontario Nurses' Association. i) Union agrees to conduct any union business at the Employer’s premises in a reasonable manner. ii) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of the business. iii) The member concerned shall obtain the permission of his/her immediate manager before leaving her work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. iv) The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time taken is unreasonable.