Innovative Scheduling. Schedules which are inconsistent with the Collective Agreement provisions may be developed in order to improve quality of working life, support continuity of resident care, ensure adequate staffing resources, and support cost-efficiency. The parties agree that such innovative schedules may be determined locally by the Home and the Union subject to the following principles:
Innovative Scheduling. Innovative schedules other than those currently provided for in this Appendix 5 of Local provisions and which fall under Article 13.03 of the central portion of the collective agreement will only be implemented on a unit upon the mutual agreement of the parties. All parameters related to the introduction, discontinuation, voting process, trial periods and scheduling will be agreed upon in writing.
Innovative Scheduling. An innovative schedule is defined as a work schedule that requires a change, modification or waiver of any provisions of this Agreement. Written innovative work schedules may be established by mutual agreement between the Medical Center and the nurse involved. Where innovative schedules are utilized, the Employer retains the right to revert back to a normal work schedule or the work schedule which was in effect immediately prior to the innovative schedule, after at least fourteen (14) days’ advance notice to the nurse pursuant to Section 6.5. The nurse also retains the right to revert back to a normal schedule in the next posted schedule provided notice is given at least fifteen (15) calendar days before the posting of the schedule.
Innovative Scheduling. Prior to initiating Weekend or Individual Special Circumstance arrangements as per Articles 13.04 and 13.05 of the Central Hospital Collective Agreement, the hospital will notify and meet with the Union to discuss and develop any necessary guidelines that will govern the particulars when introducing innovative scheduling.
Innovative Scheduling. An innovative schedule is defined as a work schedule that requires a change, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Employment Agreement. Written innovative work schedules may be established by mutual agreement between the Hospital and the nurse involved. Prior to the implementation of a new innovative work schedule, the Employer and the Association will review and determine conditions of employment relating to that work schedule. Existing innovative schedules authorized by the Hospital include (1) three 12-hour shifts with thirty-six (36) hours of pay and full-time insurance benefits; (2) four 10-hour shifts; and (3) a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Where innovative schedules are utilized, the Employer retains the right to revert back to the eight (8) hour day schedule or the work schedule that was in effect prior to the innovative schedule, after at least thirty (30) days’ advance notice to the nurse.
Innovative Scheduling. (q) The parties agree in principle that if an evening shift is to be scheduled before a weekend off, the next scheduled shift will be evening on Monday. The Friday evening schedule before a weekend off shall not be scheduled on normal basis.
Innovative Scheduling. L.1 2 Day 2 Night (2D2N) Rotations
Innovative Scheduling. Other innovative work days and work periods may be utilized on a trial basis only with mutual agreement in writing between the Hospital, the Association and the individual nurse. After completion of the trial period (not to exceed 6 months), the Hospital, the Association and the individual nurse may agree that the new flexible work plan should be implemented on a permanent basis.
Innovative Scheduling. Either party wishing to introduce innovative scheduling will provide recommendations for discussion and negotiation as per Article 13.03 of the Central Agreement.
Innovative Scheduling. The parties agree to enter into discussion regarding Innovative Scheduling in accordance with Article 13.03. The parties agree to make every effort to reach agreement within the term of this Contract.
