Apprenticeship Selection Tests. The Parties agree to utilize the same Apprenticeship Selection Tests as are used in the Southern Interior. The tests will be used to test applicants prior to selection in accordance with the Letter of Understanding, titled ‘Selection of Apprentice Procedure’ dated December 22, 1994. It is understood that the position will be awarded to the senior applicant who passes the test. It is agreed to formulate a committee during the term of the collective agreement to review all aspects of the administration of apprenticeship training, including but not limited to selection processes and prospective loyalty arrangements. The committee will select up to three members from CONIFER and three members from USW Northern Locals. The committee will meet to commence this process by January 1, 2011, to be completed by April 2011.
Apprenticeship Selection Tests. The Parties agree to utilize the same Apprenticeship Selection Tests as are used in the Southern Interior. The tests will be used to test applicants prior to selection in accordance with the Letter of Understanding, titled ‘Selection of Apprentice Procedure’ dated December 22, 1994. It is understood that the position will be awarded to the senior applicant who passes the test. It is agreed to formulate a committee during the term of the collective agreement to review all aspects of the administration of apprenticeship training, including but not limited to selection processes and prospective loyalty arrangements. The committee will select up to three members from CONIFER and three members from USW Northern Locals. The committee will meet to commence this process by January 1, 2011, to be completed by April 2011. Effective on Ratification of the 2013 to 2018 Collective Agreement, the current (at February 5, 2014) arrangements and processes will be maintained status quo in each Local Union. The CONIFER – USW apprenticeship review committee will be re-constituted and will reconvene to once again review all aspects of the administration of apprenticeship training. Composition of the committee will consist of three representatives from CONIFER and three representatives from the USW Northern Locals. The first meeting of this committee will take place by March 1, 2014 with a target ratification date of June 30, 2014. The objective of this committee will be to realize a new Letter of Understanding on Apprenticeship training, including addressing the core topic of selection process. The new Letter of Understanding will be subject to ratification by both parties.
Apprenticeship Selection Tests. The Parties agree to utilize the same Apprenticeship Selection Tests as are used in the Southern Interior. The tests will be used to test applicants prior to selection in accordance with the Letter of Understanding, titled ‘Selection of Apprentice Procedure’ dated December 22, 1994. It is understood that the position will be awarded to the senior applicant who passes the test.
Apprenticeship Selection Tests. The Parties agree to meet with representatives of the British Columbia Apprenticeship Branch for the purpose of developing an appropriate test for applicants who bid for apprenticeship vacancies. The test will be used to test applicants prior to selection in accordance with the Letter of Under- standing titled `Selection of Apprentice Procedure" dated December 17th, 1980. It is understood that the position will be awarded to the senior applicant who passes the test. Article XVIII (Cont'd.)
