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 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 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 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. Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. Any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. It agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Committee. It is understood that joint meetings with other Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if satisfactory to all concerned. Where two or more agreements exist between a Hospital and the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed. It also agreed that the topic of utilization of full-time and part-time staff an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. The committee shall have access to work schedules and job upon request. Collective Agreement The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of twelve (12) Hospital employee 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 ten (IO) members of the Negotiating Committee for straight time spent during regular wages lost from their regularly scheduled working hours spent in direct negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement agreement, up to, to but not including, including arbitration. In central bargaining between Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Ontario Nurses' Association and Union Negotiating Committee from having the Participating Hospitalsassistance of any representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiating with the Hospital. When direct negotiations begin or end within ten hours of a negotiating team member's scheduled shift, the Hospital will endeavour to provide a nurse serving on the Unionone day'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 leave of absence without pay, and without loss of to provide a sufficient rest break if the employee so requests. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. Such 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 of absence for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision business, but shall not be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse deducted 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 entitlement 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 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 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 ▇▇▇ may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually

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 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.

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 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), 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 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 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 of! 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. 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 benefits full-time 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 Accident Prevention Health & Safety Committee The Hospital the .Association agree that they desire to maintain standards of safety Recognizing its under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees Such Committee shall -identify potential dangers and hazards, means of improving health shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if The Committee shall maintain of all meetings and the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for such to attend s of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any representative( attending such during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. All time spent by a member of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties, shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be aid by the Hospital at her regular rate and she all be entitled such time from work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee's physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be granted an unpaid leave of absence under this provisionbefore commencement of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are e protective ions, a part-time nurse's salary such medications Issues relating to chairing of meetings and percentage in lieu responsibility for the takin of fringe benefits shall minutes should be maintained by discussed locally with the tal and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital The Association may hold meetings on Hospital premises providing permission has been obtained from the Hospital. reference to nurse representatives, committee members and officers in this 'shall to mean nurse representatives, members or officers of the Union 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 assisting in the amount administration of this Agreement, arrangements are made with the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefitsAdministrator. Part-time nurses Such representatives shall have access to the premises only with the approval the Administrator which will not be credited with seniority and service for all such leaveunreasonably withheld.

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 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 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. 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. hearings Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. 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 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 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 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, 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 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. and Committee (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. 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 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 (I00) 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 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.

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 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 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, La 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.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 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 ( 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 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 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 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 inthe 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. Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. Any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. It is agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Committee. It is understood that joint meetings with other Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if satisfactory to all concerned. Where two or more agreements exist between a Hospital and the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed. It is also agreed that the topic of utilization of full-time and part-time staff is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. The committee shall have access to work schedules and job upon request Collective Agreement between The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September Local Bargaining Committee The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of twelve (12) Hospital employee 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 ten members of the Negotiating Committee for straight time spent during regular wages lost from their regularly scheduled working hours spent in direct negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement agreement, up toto but not including arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiating with the Hospital. When direct negotiations begin or end within ten hours of a negotiating team member's scheduled shift, the Hospital will endeavour to provide a one day's leave of absence without pay, to provide a sufficient rest break if the employee so requests. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. Such leave shall be considered leave of absence for Union business, but shall not including, arbitration. be deducted from the Union entitlement under Article Central Bargaining Committee In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Participating participating Hospitals, a nurse an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team Committee shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled his normal straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiation up to, but not including, to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid be paid for time off lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for the purpose two (2) days of preparation time for negotiations. The Union will advise such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requestedHospital's Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team Committee 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 It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Team Committee 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 employee from a hospital Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possibleCommittee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the nurses those employees to be paid under this Collective Agreement between The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to shall advise the affected hospitalseight (8) Hospitals accordingly. For any unpaid Vice-presidents of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions shall be granted leave of absence under this provisionby their employers in accordance with (a) above or Article as the case may be, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by in order to fulfill the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount duties 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 leavetheir position.

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) fullnurse from-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 t.his provision. The Hospitals' to such Central be paid 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-Joint Occupational Health and Committee 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 appointed the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. 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 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. representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one 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 nurses as the committee determines is necessary to prepare for each committee meeting; 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 9 9 and 9 of the Act.]" Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sec. 9 "A member of a committee shall be deemed to be at work during the times described [above] and the member's employer shall pay the member for those times at the member's regular or premium rate as may be proper." ref. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sec. The Association agrees to endeavour to obtain the full cooperation of its membership in the observation of all safety rules and practices. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee's physician, the pregnancy may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be credited granted an unpaid leave of absence before commencement of the current contractual pregnancy leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the nurses. At least one of the employees representing workers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, who are trained to be certified workers as defined under the Act, shall be from the Association. The parties agree that it will not be a breach of this provision if only one employee representing workers is trained to be a certified worker and such employee is not from the Association provided that the next employee representing workers trained to be a certified worker is from the Association. member of a committee shall be deemed to be at work while the member is fulfilling the for becoming certified by the Workplace Health and Safety and the member's employer shall pay the member for the time spent at the member's regular or premium rate as may be Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sec. 9 provision] does not apply with seniority respect to workers who are paid by the Agency for the time spent fulfilling the requirements for becoming certified". 9 section does not apply to a [nurse] when a circumstance described below is inherent in the worker's work or is a normal condition of the worker's employment: or when the worker's refusal to work would directly endanger the life, health or safety of another Occupational Health and service Safety Act, Sec. worker may refuse to do particular work where he or she has reason to believe that, any equipment, machine, device or thing the worker is to use or operate is likely to endanger himself, herself or another worker; the physical condition of the workplace or the part thereof in which he or she works or is to work is likely to endanger himself or herself: or any equipment, machine, device or thing he or she is to use or operate or the physical condition of the workplace or the part thereof in which he or she works or is to work is in contravention of this Act or the regulations and such contravention is likely to endanger himself, herself or another Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sec. NOTE: Issues relating to chairing of meetings and responsibility for the taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. The Association may hold meetings on Hospital premises providing permission has been first obtained from the Hospital, The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and Officers of the Local Association appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. All reference to nurse 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 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 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 Administrator which will not be unreasonably withheld. Where a nurse makes prior arrangements for time off from a tour of duty, the nurse shall not be scheduled to work another tour that day. Nurses who are members of committees pursuant to Regulation of the Public Hospitals Act will suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during regular working hours for attending committee meetings. Where a nurse attends a committee meeting outside of regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be 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 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 recognizea negotiatingcom- mittee of hospital representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is agree- ment (as set out in the Appendix of Local ProvisionsProvisions Appendix). The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee negotiatingcommit- tee for straight time spent during regular wager lost from their regularly sched- uled working hours spent in negotiations with direct negotiationsfor a agreement, up to but not including arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union negotiat- ing committee from havingthe assistance of any representa- tives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiatingwith the Hospital. When begin or end within ten (10) hours of a negotiating team member's scheduled shift, the Hospital will endeavour to a one day's of ab- sence pay, to provide a sufficient rest break if the employee so requests. Such request shall not be unreason- ably Such leave shall be leave of absence for a renewal agreement up tounion business, but shall not including, arbitration. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association be deducted from Un- ion entitlement under Article Central Committee of Public Employees and the Participating Hospitalsparticipating hospitals, a nurse serving an employeeserving on the Union's Central ’s Negotiating Team Com- mittee shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled his straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central attendingcentral negotiating meetings meet- ings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, direct negotiationsup to the point of 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 ref- erence arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team Committee 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 It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Team Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten seven (IO7), . and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possibleNegotiat- ing Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the nurses those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known shall advise the seven (7) Hospitals Union Stewards The Hospital agrees to recognize stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who probationary pe- riod for the purpose of dealing with Union business as pro- vided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or may, in absence of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, assist in the presentationof any grievance, or with any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ function. The Union shall keep the Hospital in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or under this Article well the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular lies and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtain- ing permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the of his duties, a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the affected hospitalsin the area immediately uponentering it. For any unpaid leave Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall no loss of absence under earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled hours. Nothing in this provision, a Article shall preclude full-time nurse's salary stewards from representing employees and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, vice-versa. The number of stewards and the Union agrees areas which they repre- sent, are 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 leavedetermined locally.

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 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 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 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) 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 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 com- prised 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 main- tained 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 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 ▇▇▇ 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 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 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 ’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 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 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 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 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 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 recognise a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of 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 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 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' 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 nurse's the 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 Prevention Health Safety Committee The Hospital and the Association agree 'that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and 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 Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee, at least one representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. 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 The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and 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 maintainminutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. representative appointed or in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off representative(s) to meetings of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety in accordance foregoing, shall be granted and representative,(s) attending such their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. to obtain the membership in the observation Of all safety rules and practices. All time spent by a member of' the Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of the Committee and carrying out her duties, shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Hospital at her regular rate and she shall be entitled to such time work as is necessary to attend scheduled meetings. Pregnant employees may request to be transferred from their current duties if, in the professional opinion of the employee's physician, the may be at risk. If such a transfer is not feasible, the pregnant employee, if she so requests, will be granted an unpaid leave of absence before of the current contractual maternity leave. Where the Hospital identifies high risk areas where nurses are exposed to infectious or diseases for which there are available protective medications, such medications shall be provided at no cost to the nurses. NOTE: Issues relating t o chairing of meetings and responsibility for the taking of minutes should be discussed locally with the Hospital and the other Unions representing employees of the Hospital. The Association may hold meetings on Hospital providing permission has been first obtained from the Hospital. The Association shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the nurse representatives and/or Committee members and Officers of the Local Association appointed or selected under this provisionArticle as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. nurse representatives, a part-time nurse's salary committee members and percentage officers in lieu of fringe benefits this Agreement shall be maintained by deemed to mean nurse representatives, committee officers of the Hospital, and the Union Local Association. The Hospital agrees to reimburse give representatives of the Ontario 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 a tour of such salary and percentage in lieu duty, the nurse another tour that day. Nurses who are members arrangements for time off from shall not be scheduled to work of fringe benefitscommittees pursuant to Regulation of the Public Hospitals Act will 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 will be credited with seniority and service paid for all such leavehours spent in attendance at meetings at her regular straight time hourly rate.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to Hospitalagrees 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 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 In)urse 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ▇▇▇ 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 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 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, 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 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 sewing 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), 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 ’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 Tearn 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 regularly her 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 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 Accident Prevention Health Committee . 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 Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee, at least one representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. 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 reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with. reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be credited with seniority held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and service make the same available for all such leavereview.

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 regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with 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, 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), I and in no case will more than morethan 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 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 reimbursethe 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 Hospitalin 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, (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 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 Hospitals with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representativefrom the bargainingunit 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 Committeeshall identifypotentialdangers 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 Committeewith 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. 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 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 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) 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. (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: The employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, When the employer receives written recommendationsfrom a health and safety representative, that employer shall respond in writing within twenty-one days. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, 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 The employer shall ensure that the equipment, materials and protective devices as prescribedare provided. [Occupational Health and Safety Act, The employee shall use or wear 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, A worker who is required by his or her employer to wear or use any protective clothing, equipment or device shall be instructed and trained in its care, use and limitations before wearing or using it for the first time and at regular intervals thereafter and the worker shall participate in such instruction and training. Personal protective equipment that is to be provided, worn or used shall, be properly Hospital Central Agreement March

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 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 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 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. Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at Labour-Management Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall An number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement, Any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. It is agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. It is understood that joint meetings with other Labour-Management Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if Where two or more agreements exist between a and the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of hospital employee representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is agreement (as set out in the Appendix of attached Local ProvisionsProvisions Appendix). The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee for straight time spent during regular wages lost from their regularly scheduled working hours spent in direct negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement agreement, up to, to but not including, including arbitration. In central bargaining between Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Ontario Nurses' Association and Union negotiating committee from having the Participating Hospitalsassistance of any representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiating with the Hospital. When direct negotiations begin or end within ten hours of a negotiating team scheduled shift, the Hospital will endeavour to provide 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 one leave of absence without pay, and without loss of to provide a sufficient rest break if the employee so requests. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Such 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 provisionfor union business, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits but shall not be maintained by the Hospital, and deducted from the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence entitlement 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 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 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 toss 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. 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 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 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 negotiationsattend ing arbitration hearings. The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-todate list of all Union Rep (in ud ing Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. of be new employees will advise have the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, opportunity to meet with a representative of the dates Union in the employ of the Hospital for which leave is being requesteda period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. Upon reference purpose such meeting will be to arbitrationacquaint the with such the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews ARTICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION HEALTH & (The following 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 Central Negotiating Team members 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 receive unpaid time identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programmes and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to co-operate reasonably in providing necessary information to 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 serve for a of least one (I) calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for such to attend meetings of the purpose of Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall 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 lose regular earnings as a hospital be entitled to result 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 membership in the amount observation of the full cost of such salaryall safety 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.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 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) full1)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 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 forall such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of employees to be elected or appointed from either the Union for full-time or part-time bargaining units. 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 will 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. Employees shall not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team eligible to serve as Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), until they have acquired 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 paymentseniority standing. The Union shall advise keep the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, Hospital informed of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provisionemployees so appointed. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Public Service Employees' Union at negotiating meetings with the Hospital. All new employees will make 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 request known meeting will be to acquaint the affected hospitalswith such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary These interviews will be scheduled in 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 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.