Common use of TIME DRIVERS Clause in Contracts

TIME DRIVERS. Given the current situation regarding the company’sinability to recruit enough experienced full-time drivers and understanding that certain drivers are available on a part-time basis the parties agree to the following. That part-time drivers will be kept on a separate seniority list after completion of contractual probation periods. That part-time drivers will only be used when full-time bargaining unit drivers are not available. That part-time drivers will receive contractual rates of pay but will not be covered under the health care benefits outlined in the collective agreement. Vacation pay and or holiday pay for part-time drivers will be in accordance with the Canada Labour Code. Should a part-time driver wish to become full-time the Company will recognize said driver as full-time, and his or her name will be placed on the full-time seniority list as the most junior full-time driver. It is clearly understood and agreed that the Company will continue to try to recruit full-time drivers and that the use of part-time drivers will in no way impact on full-time drivers regular or overtime work hours. That the use of part-times is a temporary measure until full-time drivers can be hired and further that this letter of understanding may be withdrawn by either party with two (2) weeks notice. The parties agree that should cases arise where individuals appear to be abusing Article then by mutual agreement of the Company and the Union Committee, on a case by case basis, said individual will be prohibited from exercising this clause.