Common use of Committee Clause in Contracts

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Hospital Central Agreement -March Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. Hospital Central Agreement March For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a negotiatinga renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee Negotiatingcommittee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. its responsibilitiesunder the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospitalswith sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site or to remain with the current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (I)calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for representatives to perform these duties shall be granted. Hospital Central Agreement March one hour or such longer period of time nurses will be credited with seniority and service as the committee determines is necessary to prepare for all each committee meeting; such leave.time as is necessary to attend meetings of the committee; and

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of two members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have -the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.,

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in centrai bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating committee in direct negotiations up to and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital collective agreement. These interviews be scheduled in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will xxx may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually the

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. Hospital Central Agreement March For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital& Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum .maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospitalagrees to recognizea negotiating committee comprised of members to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives that the members of the Union negotiating committee suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreementHospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating committee in direct negotiations up to and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. AH new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for a period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representativeof the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews be scheduled in advance and may be arranged collectively or individually (The clauses will appear in all collective agreements replacing any provisions related to Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee that existed in the Hospital‘s expiring collective agreement:) The Hospital and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee, at least one (I)representative selected or appointed by the Union from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programmes and actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to co-operate reasonably in providing necessary informationto enable the Committee to fulfil its functions. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall for a term of least one calendar year from the date of appointment. Time spent on off for such to attend meetings of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any attending such meetings will during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number lose regular earnings as a result of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such paymentattendance. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse endeavour to obtain the Hospital full cooperation of its in the amount observation of the full cost of such salarysafety rules and practices. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.LE &

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisionsthis Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to pay that the members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in negotiations attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving The number of members on the Union's Central negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Team shall members up to a maximum of seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.ARTICLE

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IOO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the Negotiating Committee is negotiating committee shall be determined locally and will be set out in the Appendix of Local ProvisionsProvisions Appendix. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Union Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for members up to a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall maximum of seven be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings List of Union Representatives The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, La Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1I) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for . attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. , Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. purpose of such will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefitscollective agreement. Part-time nurses will These interviews be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.scheduled advance may be arranged collectively or individually :he

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisionsthis Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to pay that the members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in negotiations attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitrationand including conciliation. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, For Members of Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee members up to a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team maximum of seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part1)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in reimbursethe Hospitalin the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses'Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. arbitration Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will Committeewill make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members Teammembers shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating comprised of representatives of three (3) members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating shall be to negotiate local issues as defined this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisionsthis Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to pay that the members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in negotiations attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitrationand including conciliation. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, Union Negotiating Committee members up to a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team maximum of seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes -during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to acquaint the with such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, representative of the names of Union and the nurses to collective agreement. These interviews will be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary scheduled advance and applicable benefits shall may be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospitalagrees to recognizea negotiating committee comprised of members to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be negotiate .local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives that the members of the Union negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduledworking hours in attending negotiating meetings with the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreementHospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7) be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation, but not includingIf the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate, All new will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse collective agreement. These interviews be scheduled in advance may be arranged collectively or individually the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.T

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (Ir)epresentative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospital with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee at each site or to remain with the current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions relatedto safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for offfor the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospitals with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site or to remain with the current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (I)calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for representatives to perform these duties shall be granted. "A member of a committee is entitled to, one hour or such longer period of time as the committee determines is necessary to prepare for each committee meeting; i such time as is necessary to attend meetings of the committee; and such time as is necessary to carry out [inspections and investigations under subsection and (31) of the Act.]" ref

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. , The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full1)full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse timenurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse timenurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. (a) It is a mutual interest of the parties to promote health and safety in workplaces and to prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The parties agree that health and safety is of the utmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and throughout the organization. The employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current employees on an ongoing basis, and employees shall attend required health and safety training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of employer and employee under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, making particular reference to the following: e The employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, When the employer receiveswritten recommendations from a health and safety representative, that employer shall respond in writing within twenty-one days. [Occupational Health and Safety The employer's response shall contain a timetable for implementing the recommendations the employer agrees with and give reasons why the employer disagrees with any of the recommendations that the employer does not accept. [Occupational Health and Safety e The employer shall ensure that the equipment, materials and protective devices as prescribed are provided. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, The employee shall use the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the employer requires to be used or worn. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, The employee shall not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker. [Occupational Health and Safety Act,

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiatingcommittee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix committee members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefitscollective agreement. Part-time nurses These interviews will be credited with seniority scheduled advance and service for all such leave.may be arranged collectively or individually

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team the agrees that members of the Union Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiationsattending hearings. The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new +employees will advise have the Hospitals concernedopportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for a period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, as far without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be scheduled in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not and may be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central Incentral bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of two (2) members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit, it being understood that not more than one (1) employee shall be selected to act on such committee from any one department. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisionsthis Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to pay that the members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in negotiations attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not and including, arbitrationconciliation. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, Union Negotiating Committee members up to a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team maximum of seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members o f the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearingshearings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. Time spent on such meetings All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to acquaint the with such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, representative of the names of Union and the nurses to col agreement. These interviews be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary i n advance and applicable benefits shall may be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, . The cost of printing the collective agreement shall be shared on a basis by the Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leaveUnion.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Association. and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight ( 8 ) and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital agreement. These interviews be scheduled in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will advance xxx may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a recognizea Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central Incentral bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concernedHospitalsconcerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the the-purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating CentralNegotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be hospitalbe entitled to such payment. payment The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.such

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO1O), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. benefits Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the Association purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and ’s percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse to. the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association w i l l advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. payment The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly . scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to *arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.Accident Prevention Health & Committee

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, referenceto the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. (a) The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (Ir)epresentative selected or appointed by the Association amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospital with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee at each site or to remain with the current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee at each site, unless the parties agree Such Committee shall identify potentialdangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and The Hospitalagrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee Committee, up to, to but not including, including arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not net be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight ( 8 ) and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. nurses The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to those be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's the salary and applicable full- time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and Hospital the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a a' full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall provisionshall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1I) part-time nurse from nursefrom a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of two (2) members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance em Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses'Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under under, Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. , The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses those to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will nurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. arbitration Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO1O), and in no case will more than one (1) fullIf)ull-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse timenurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in Hospitalin the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number members entitled to shall be of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Hospital and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses'Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the of their duties, a union representative or member of the Grievance Committee is required to enter a unit within the hospital in which they are not ordinarily employed they shall, immediately upon entering such unit, report their presence to the supervisor or nurse in charge, as the case may be. When resuming their regular duties and responsibilities, such representatives shall again report to their immediate supervisor. The Hospital agrees to pay for all time spent during their regular hours by such representatives hereunder. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount membership of the full cost committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless (a) The duties of such salarychair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provisionWhere possible, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage agenda items will be exchanged in lieu of fringe benefits writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained by of matters referred to the Hospital, Committee and the Union recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to committee members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendationson matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of initiatives; making joint recommendationsto the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article Professional Responsibility; discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the union representativesand/or Committee members and of the Local Association appointed or under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. All referenceto union representatives, committee members and officers in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean nurse representatives, committee members or officers of the Local Association. The Hospital agrees to reimburse give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Hospital for the purpose of attending grievance meetings or otherwise assisting in the amount administration of this Agreement, provided prior arrangements are made with the Administrator. Such representatives shall have access to the premises only with the approval of the full cost Administrator which will not be unreasonably withheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of such salary and percentage in lieu duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of fringe benefitscommittees pursuant to Regulation of the Public suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Part-time nurses Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be credited with seniority and service paid for all such leavehours spent in attendance at meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.. The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospitals with sites of up to one hundred 00) nurses per site may choose to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site or to remain with the current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for representatives to these duties shall be granted. "A member of a committee is entitled to, one hour or such longer period of time as the committee determines is necessary to prepare for each committee meeting; such time as is necessary to attend meetings of the committee; and

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. . Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. . . The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall Association advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such ofsuch salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members ,on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance. Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of three (3) members to be elected or appointed the Union for unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of for spent during their regular scheduled hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in negotiations up toto and including conciliation. parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiationsattending arbitrationhearings. The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, -Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. new employees will advise have the Hospitals concernedopportunityto meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for a period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, as far without loss of regular The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be scheduled in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not and may be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by arranged collectively or individuallyby the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee recognizea negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of the full cost regular earnings. The purpose of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall meeting will be maintained by to acquaint the Hospital, with such representative the Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital collective agreement. These interviews be scheduled in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will advance xxx may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. Ilagm The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall provisionshall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, ,and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In in central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizingits responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospitals with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site or to remain,withthe current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for representatives to perform these duties shall be granted. one hour or such longer period of time nurses will be credited with seniority as the committee determines is necessary to prepare for each committee meeting; such time as is necessary to attend meetings of the committee; and service for all such leave.time as is necessary to carry out [inspections and investigations under subsection and (31) of the ref: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sec. (34)

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full f u l l cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving sewing on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses'Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will nurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose such will be to acquaint the full cost of with such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by representative the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital collective agreement. These interviews be in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be hospitalbe entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the inthe amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) fullIf)ull-time nurse and one (1) partIp)art-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for Association the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving sewing on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings negotiatingmeetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, ,the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall underthis provisionshall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than morethan one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse timenurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will NegotiatingCommitteewill make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the reimbursethe Hospitalinthe amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses timenurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the Association purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. , Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's the salary and applicable full- time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave Accident Prevention Health Committee (a) The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of absence safety and health in the hospital order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under this provisionthe applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a part-time nurse's salary member of its Accident Prevention Health and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the HospitalAssociation from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and the Union safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to reimburse cooperate reasonably providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leaveits possession.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable full- time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave Accident Prevention Health Safety Committee (a) The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of absence safety and health in the hospital order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under this provisionthe applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a part-time nurse's salary member of its Accident Prevention Health and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the HospitalAssociation from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and the Union safety programs and actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to reimburse cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leaveits possession.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ‘ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), seven and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. payment The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a the nurse’s salary and applicable full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. hea ng Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will nurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.