Common use of Women’s Advocate Clause in Contracts

Women’s Advocate. As a result of discussions the Union and the Company agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counsellors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. The parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate will be served by a CAW female member. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual training program for up to three (3) days. The Company will be responsible for wages. The Union will be responsible for per diem expenses. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communication to inform female employees about the advocacy role. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE During negotiations, the parties discussed the concern that employees sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. doctor, lawyer, professional counsellor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent personal situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to standard good faith on the part of the Company, the Union and the affected employees, and will not be utilized by the Union or employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures. During these negotiations the Union requested a minute of silence be observed in memory of women who died due to acts of violence. The moment of silence will be observed each year on December 6, at 11:00 a.m. or when local plant management determines the observance will have the least impact on plant operations. Flags will be flown at half-staff to mark this occasion.

Women’s Advocate. As a result of discussions the Union and the Company agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counsellors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. The parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate will be served by a CAW female member. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual two (2) day training program for up to three (3) daysprogram. The Company will be responsible for wages. The Union will be responsible for per diem expenses. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communication to communicationto inform female employees about the advocacy role. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE During negotiations, the parties discussed the concern that employees sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. professional(i.e. doctor, lawyer, professional professionat counsellor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent personal situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to standard good faith on the part of the Company, the Union and the affected employees, and will not be utilized by the Union or employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures. During these negotiations the Union requested a minute of silence be observed in memory of women who died due to acts of violence. The moment of silence will be observed each year on December 6, at 11:00 a.m. or when local plant management determines the observance will have the least impact on plant operations. Flags will be flown at half-staff to staffto mark this occasion.

Women’s Advocate. As a result of discussions the Union and the Company agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counsellors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. The parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate will be served by a CAW female member. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual two (2) day training program for up to three (3) daysprogram. The Company will be responsible for wages. The Union will be responsible for per diem expenses. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communication to inform female employees about the advocacy role. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE During negotiations, the parties discussed the concern that employees sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. doctor, lawyer, professional counsellor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent personal situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to standard good faith on the part of the Company, the Union and the affected employees, and will not be utilized by the Union or employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures. During these negotiations the Union requested a minute of silence be observed in memory of women who died due to acts of violence. The moment of silence will be observed each year on December 6, at 11:00 a.m. or when local plant management determines the observance will have the least impact on plant operations. Flags will be flown at half-staff to mark xxxx this occasion.

Women’s Advocate. As a result of discussions the Union and the Company agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counsellors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. The parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate will be served by a CAW female member. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual training program for up to three (3) days. The Company will be responsible for wages. The Union will be responsible for per diem expenses. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communication to inform female employees about the advocacy role. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE During negotiations, the parties discussed the concern that employees sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. doctor, lawyer, professional counsellor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent personal situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to standard good faith on the part of the Company, the Union and the affected employees, and will not be utilized by the Union or employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures. During these negotiations the Union requested a minute of silence be observed in memory of women who died due to acts of violence. The moment of silence will be observed each year on December 6, at 11:00 a.m. or when local plant management determines the observance will have the least impact on plant operations. Flags will be flown at half-staff to mark xxxx this occasion.