Definition of Terms The following terms referred to in this Agreement shall have the following meanings:
VARIATION OF TERMS All terms and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to masculine, feminine, or neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the Person or Persons may require.
Construction of Terms Nothing herein expressed or implied is intended, or shall be construed, to confer upon or give any person, firm or corporation, other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
Variation of the Agreement The Agreement may be amended at any time by agreement in writing between the Organisation and the Ministry.
Definition of Layoff A layoff shall be defined as a reduction in the work force or a reduction in the regular hours of work as defined in this Agreement.
Definition of Shifts (a) A shift starting on or after 6:00 a.m., but before 9:00 a.m. is a day shift.
ALTERATION OF TERMS 13 This Agreement, including any Exhibit(s) attached hereto and 14 incorporated by reference, fully expresses all understandings of the parties 15 and is the total Agreement between the parties as to the subject matter of 16 this Agreement. No addition to, or alteration of, the terms of this 17 Agreement, whether written or verbal, by the parties, their officers, agents, 18 or employees, shall be valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to 19 this Agreement which is formally approved and executed by both parties.