Same Sex Benefits. An employee who is eligible for benefits and who co-habits with a person of the same sex as a “spouse” (Partner), and who has done so for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, will be eligible to have the person covered as a spouse for purposes of Medical, Extended Health, and Dental benefits.
Same Sex Benefits. Effective the first of the month following ratification, bereavement leave, dental and extended health care coverage will be extended to individuals of the same sex who are in a spousal relationship with an employee.
Same Sex Benefits. The parties agree that the terms “spouse” and “dependents” as used within the Major Medical, Dental, Optional Spousal and Dependents Life Insurance, and Voluntary Spousal and Dependents A.D.& D. benefit insurances includes same sex partners and dependents of same sex partners. Conditions for coverage will be the same as for common-law relationships.
Same Sex Benefits. Bereavement leave, dental and extended health care coverage will be extended to individuals of the same sex who are in a spousal relationship with an employee.
Same Sex Benefits. A same sex spouse shall be eligible to be a dependent for insured benefits.
Same Sex Benefits. The parties agree that the terms “spouse” and “dependents” as used within the Major Medical, Dental, Optional Spousal and Dependents Life Insurance, and Voluntary Spousal and Dependents A.D.& D. benefit insurances includes same sex partners and dependents of same sex partners. Conditions for coverage will be the same as for common-law relationships. March 10. 1997 Xx. X. Greco, President Component 325 Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx Xxxxx: This letter will confirm our understanding reached during negotiations. It is understood that during the annual overhaul periods in the maintenance department, where Saturday Overtime is required for overhaul work, regular bottling maintenance mechanics “A’s who are not assigned to overhaul, will be offered this overtime work before the Temporary Mechanic’s Helpers. Yours truly, X. X. Xxxxxx Manager, Human Resources March IO. 1997 Xx. X. Greco, President Component 325 Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxx: As the result of discussion between the Company and Component 325, it is agreed that the following policy with regard to vacations will be put into effect following ratification of the Collective Agreement.
Same Sex Benefits. The Board shall convene a meeting during the term of the Agreement to the inclusion of provision of same sex spousalcoverage for the and Dental Plans into the Collective Agreement. Any agreed upon language with respect to same sex spousal benefits will be included in the Collective Agreement by means of a Letter of Understanding.
Same Sex Benefits. The parties agree that the terms “spouse” and “dependents” as used within the Major Medical, Dental, Optional and Dependents Life Insurance, and Voluntary and Dependents benefit insurances includes same sex partners and dependents of same sex partners. Conditions for coverage will be the same as for common-law relationships. September Mr. President, Component 1 Drive Ontario Dear Mr. LETTER OF INTENT SECTION -WELFARE PLAN This will confirm our understanding with respect to the above Section of the collective agreement. As you are aware, the Company changed the carrier of the insured health and welfare benefits during the terms of the previous collective agreement. This letter shall be your assurance that, as a result of this change, there will be no change in the terms and conditions or reduction in the level of benefits provided to employees covered by the previous carrier (Great-West Life). As well, the Company agrees that disputes concerning a particular employee’s entitlement to or eligibility for a particular benefit may be referred to arbitration under the collective agreement. As agreed, this letter shall form part of the collective agreement. Yours truly, Xxxxxx Manager, Human Resources September During negotiations leading to the renewal of the current collective agreement the parties agreed to the following terms and conditions in connection with the following:
Same Sex Benefits. An employee who co-habits with a person of the same sex, and who promotes such person as a "spouse" (partner), and who has done so for a period of not less than twelve
Same Sex Benefits. Effective the first full month following the ratification of this Agreement, same sex spouse will be eligible to be a dependent for insured benefits. The Employer shall provide, to each person, a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim is a matter as between the employee and the insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the Insurance Carrier. As per Arbitrator February award; any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be as follows: the Union or Employer shall file a written grievance with ten (10) days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. within ten days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. if the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator to be selected alternately from the list or arbitrators hereinafter provided. the arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions; hear evidence or submissions by conference call; receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate.
