Common use of Union Stewards Clause in Contracts

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

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Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. This Hospital acknowledges the right will a Chief Xxxxxxx and one Xxxxxxx from each of the following departments of the Hospital: Housekeeping Orderly Maintenance Dietary Other Nursing Staff Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsthe point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, as set out Schedule In the absence Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will Hospital be responsibleentitled to such payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the scheduled date seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties of such meetingthis Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be entitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (including caucuses) or only the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that a General Representative the leave of Local may, by mutual agreement absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotiation session between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablecentral negotiating committees.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges will two Chief Stewards and xxxxxxx(s) from the right following departments of the Union Hospital: 1 xxxxxxx for the night shift 1 xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx for the Nursing Attendants and all other Nursing and attendant staff 2 stewards from Food Service 2 stewards from Environmental Services 2 stewards from Maintenance 2 stewards from Materials If the regular xxxxxxx is unavailable, an employee(s) may request the Chief Xxxxxxx to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleassist them with their grievance. The Chief Union shall designate a xxxxxxx as Senior Xxxxxxx of in departments having more than one xxxxxxx. The Hospital will make every effort to assist the full-time unit will serve stewards in carrying out his or her functions as defined in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified, in writing, of the scheduled date names of such meetingits currently members of the Grievance Committee. It is agreed that a General Representative In the matter of Local maystewards' badges, by mutual agreement between the partiesHospital gives its assurance that, during the course of this Collective Agreement, no disciplinary action will be taken against any Union xxxxxxx as a member result of his wearing of a xxxxxxx'x badge as provided by the Union and of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on form, style and type approved by the Nursing Committee. Not applicableBoard of Arbitration.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed -appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or- elected. Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievancean e , or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Employer will recognize a Union Administrative Committee consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four eleven Stewards, as set out Schedule In one of which shall be the absence Chief Xxxxxxx, selected by the Union, not more than three of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblewhich committee members shall meet with management at any one time. The Chief representation by Stewards shall be structured as follows: Registered Nursing Assistants Orderlies and Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.Maintenance Purchasing Housekeeping I

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Union shall designate Union Stewards and notify the Employer in writing as to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in who the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionStewards are. The Union Stewards’ performance of Union work shall keep not interfere with the Hospital notified in writing operation of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in health center nor the performance of his employees’ job duties, . When a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within Xxxxxxx must access a health center during their non-scheduled work time, the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he Xxxxxxx shall report his presence arrange access to the supervisor in health center with the area immediately upon entering ithealth center manager or their designee by telephone or email. Such permission shall Requests for access to health centers will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisordenied. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss receive their base rate of earnings pay for time spent in performing grievance meetings and representing Bargaining Unit Employees in meetings with the above duties Employer during his regular the Xxxxxxx’x scheduled working hourshours of employment. Nothing When such meetings are scheduled during a Xxxxxxx’x regularly scheduled workday, the Xxxxxxx will seek the approval of their immediate supervisor, providing as much notice as possible. Approval will not be unreasonably denied and, if approval is denied, the meeting will be rescheduled to allow the Xxxxxxx to participate. A Union Xxxxxxx shall also receive their base rate of pay for time spent representing Bargaining Unit employees in this Article all meetings where the Employer requested that the Xxxxxxx process a grievance or represent a Bargaining Unit Employee outside of the Xxxxxxx’x scheduled hours of employment. All other Union work performed by Stewards shall preclude fullbe conducted during non-work time. Bargaining Unit Employees requesting time stewards from representing part-off to attend Xxxxxxx training will comply with the Employer’s policy for requesting time employees and vice versaoff. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union Employer will not unreasonably deny employee requests for time off to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time attend Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicabletraining.

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Samples: Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. ARTICLE 7 UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsten stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx one from each of the full-time unit will serve in following Departments: Supply, Processing and Dispatch Porters Laundry Housekeeping Maintenance Dietary Nursing Xxxx Aides Orderlies North Hastings District Hospital Union stewards shall be permitted to wear an identification badge, supplied by the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the partiesUnion, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at indicating the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure they represent, and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicabledesignating if they are Chief Xxxxxxx.

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Samples: Service Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges will a Chief Xxxxxxx and one Xxxxxxx from each of the right following departments of the Hospital: Nursing Nursing Assistant Nursing Orderly Maintenance, Linen Service, and Central Committee In future central bargaining between the Service International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospital's Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of three members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of 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 that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, 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 Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In when negotiating with the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableHospital.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, create and utilize a bargaining unit leadership structure (Unit officers) as set out Schedule In it deems necessary. The Employer agrees that stewards will not be retaliated against as a result of the absence fulfillment of their xxxxxxx duties. The parties agree that disciplinary action taken against a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for xxxxxxx by Employer does not automatically constitute retaliation and that area each case will be responsibleapproached on its own merits. The Chief Xxxxxxx Union will provide to the Employer a listing identifying such officers, including stewards, upon request. Officers shall not be recognized by the Employer until the Union has provided such notice. Exceptions to the foregoing shall be made only on an emergency basis, and subject to the approval of the fullUnion. The Union will notify the Employer in writing when individuals leave Union officer positions. Stewards shall not allow their activities as stewards to interfere with or disrupt the performance of their work or the work of any other employee. Except as provided below, stewards will not conduct Union business while on-duty without Employer approval. To the extent possible, stewards shall engage in Union activities on off-duty time, pre-and post- shift and duringbreaks. Employer will notify employees of their right to representation during investigative interviews but if employee declines in writing on a form (the substance of which is agreed upon by Employer and Union) said investigation may proceed. Employees called to an investigative interview, which the employee reasonably believes may result in disciplinary action, shall have the right to secure Union representation during such meetings. If the Employer requests an on- duty Union xxxxxxx or Union officer, they will be paid their regular wage as per regular shift. Nothing contained herein shall excuse the immediate preparation of an Unusual Occurrence report as required by Employer’s current policy. Stewards shall not be paid for time unit spent preparing or attending level 1 and 2 grievance meetings, arbitrations, appearing as a witness at an arbitration, or for engaging in any general Union business which is related to an investigation. Such Union representation will serve occur in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.followingmanner:

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his or her duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he the Union xxxxxxx is not originally employed, he the Union Xxxxxxx shall report his or her presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his or her regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate or her supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his or her regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Union Xxxxxxx Representation: Three Stewards Patient Services One Xxxxxxx One Xxxxxxx Material Management One Xxxxxxx Nutrition One Xxxxxxx Maintenance Two Stewards Housekeeping A total of nine (9) stewards, one of whom will be a Chief Xxxxxxx. The Employer agrees to permit Stewards to wear identification badges. Employees shall not be eligible to serve as Stewards or members of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee Negotiating Committee until they acquire and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablehold seniority standing.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees It is mutually agreed that the Union has the right to recognize Union stewards to elect or otherwise select a negotiating consisting of six representatives; all members of the committee shall be elected or appointed from amongst regular employees in of the bargaining unit Employer who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or electedperiod. The Nursing Home members of any xxxxxxx, assist the committee will be paid by the Employer for time used during normally scheduled working hours in the presentation negotiations of any grievance, this Agreement or with any xxxxxxx functionits successor including conciliation. The Employer will recognize a Union Administrative Committee for each Home which shall keep consist of three (3) stewards selected by the Hospital notified in writing Union one of whom shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx, not more than two of which members shall meet with Management at any one time. The Employer shall be advised of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under members of this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital committee and shall not leave be notified of any changes from time to time. All members of the Committee shall be regular employees of the Employer who have completed their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versaprobationary period. The Hospital Union acknowledges that the right members of the Union Administrative Committee must continue to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsperform their regular duties, and that so far as set out Schedule In possible all activities of the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area Com- mittee will be responsiblecarried on outside the regular working hours of the members thereof, unless otherwise mutually arranged. The Chief Xxxxxxx Employer shall pay representatives and committee members their respective wages for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiation of the full-collective agreement renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation and while attending meetings with the employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time unit will serve in the same capacity off for the partactual day of the negotiating meeting. Labour Management Committee Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management 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 unitand place mutually satisfactory. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management A request for such meeting will be held on a made in writing at least one week prior to the date proposed and time accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be mutually arranged between discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the parties, if requested by either party subject of grievance or matters that are properly the subject of negotiations for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation amendment or application renewal of this Agreement. The party requesting Suitable subjects for discussion will include orientation, aggressive residents and workload issues. A representative attending such meeting meetings shall advise be paid for wages lost from regularly scheduled hours. A Union staff member may attend as a representative of the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meetingUnion. Meetings will be held quarterly unless otherwise agreed. It is agreed understood that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A where full and part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableagreements are separate, there shall be one (1) committee only.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to recognize Union stewards the representatives and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be elected eligible to serve as or appointed from amongst employees in of the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or electedGrievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Committee consist of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionno mom than four Local Vice-President. The Union that Stewards, Members of the Grievance Committee. and the Union Officers have regular duties to perform for the Company, and that such persons will not leave without obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. This permission shall keep not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the Hospital notified interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. Committee, and the Union will not absent themselves from theirregular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall not be considered in any computation of overtime. of the negotiating Committee for the time spent out of their regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. Schedule of Department Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the names name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union in the following areas of jurisdiction: 2 Stewards Dept. 2 stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as Die Cut Dept. 2 Stewards shipping Dept. 1 xxxxxxx Maintenance Dept. 1 Xxxxxxx The Company agrees to the effective date principle of their respective appointmentsone department xxxxxxx per shift and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. It is agreed understood that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform where an employee is a Xxxxxxx for the Hospital and more than one department, he shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, retain preferential seniority in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital that department only in which he is not originally actually employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is understood and agreed that that, where deemed necessary by the Union and where no representation is conveniently available for a General Representative of Local mayregularly scheduled shift, temporary Stewards may be appointed by mutual agreement between the partiesUnion for periods not to exceed one month, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committeeunderstanding that: The Plant Superintendent must be notified in writing in advance. Not applicableThat preferential seniority outlined for permanent Union Stewards in Article 9 of this Agreement shall not apply. long as them is work in the department, and he is qualified to perform such work.

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Samples: Labour Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Employer will recognize a Union Administrative Committee consisting of eleven Stewards, one of which shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx, selected by the Union, not more than three of which committee members shall meet with management at any one time. The representation by Stewards shall be structured as follows: Registered Nursing Assistants Orderlies and Xxxxxxx Maintenance Purchasing Housekeeping I Dietary The Union acknowledges that the right members of the Union Administrative Committee must continue to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsperform their regular duties, and that as set out Schedule In far as possible all activities of the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area committee will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx carried on outside of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level regular working hours of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local maymember thereof, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableunless otherwise mutually arranged.

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Samples: Service Agreement

Union Stewards. (a) The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Central Bargaining In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the participating Centres, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Centres' Central Negotiating direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardspayment under this provision shall be eight, as set out Schedule In the absence of and in no case will more than one employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will Centre be responsibleentitled to such payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Central Negotiating before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating shall advise the scheduled date of such meetingeight hospitals accordingly. It is agreed understood that this clause does not apply to a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablehospital that is not participating Central Bargaining.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to recognize Union stewards the representatives of The number of such Stewards and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be elected eligible to serve as Stewards or appointed from amongst employees in Members of the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A no more than four employees; the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Chief Xxxxxxx may or any elected Union representative should any of the above officers be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or electedabsent. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, Members of any the Grievance Committee, and the Union Officers have regular duties to perform for the Company, and that such persons will not leave theirregular duties without obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. This permission shall not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, assist superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the presentation grievances of any grievanceemployees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall not be considered in any xxxxxxx functioncomputation of overtime. The Union Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the negotiating Committee for time spent out of theirregular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall keep the Hospital notified be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. Schedule of Department Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the names name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as in the effective date following areas of their respective appointmentsjurisdiction: Maintenance Department Xxxxxxx Die Cut and Shipping Departments 3 Stewards Printing Department 3 Stewards Corrugator and Slitter Departments 3 Stewards The Company agrees to the principle of one Department Xxxxxxx per shift, and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. It is agreed understood that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform where an employee is a Xxxxxxx for the Hospital and more than one department, he shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, retain preferential seniority in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital that department only in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is understood and agreed that that, where deemed necessary by the Union and is conveniently available for a General Representative of Local mayregularly scheduled shift, temporary Stewards may be appointed by mutual agreement between the partiesUnion for periods not to exceed one month, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committeeunderstanding that: The Plant Superintendent must be notified in writing in advance. Preferential seniority outlined for permanent Union Stewards in Article 9 of this Agreement shall not apply. Not applicablemore than four temporary Stewards be allowed to function at any one time. A Xxxxxxx will be moved from his department so long as there is work in the department, and he is qualified to perform such work.

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Samples: Labour Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed understood that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Administrator or his designee may have such counsel and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisorassistance as he may desire at such meeting. If, in the performance The decision of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital shall be delivered in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to writing within nine (9) calendar days following the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. It is agreed expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a General Representative grievance directly affecting an employee such employee could himself institute and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby bypassed. Where a number of Local may, employees have identical grievances and each employee would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing identifying each employee who is grieving to the Department Head or his designee within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release or discharge of an employee during the probationary period shall not be the subject of a grievance or arbitration. A claim by mutual agreement between the parties, an employee who has completed his probationary period that he has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a member grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the above Committeeemployee with the Hospital at Step No. Nursing Committee A part-time employee within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may replace a employee on be settled under the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the Participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for (two) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardspayment under this provision shall be eight, as set out Schedule In the absence of and in no case will more than one employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will hospital be responsibleentitled to such payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the scheduled date of such meetingeight hospitals accordingly. It is agreed understood that this clause does not apply to a General Representative of hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining. Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Negotiating Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. , If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall shell preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined Grievance The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period, A general representative of the Union be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well us the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital As discussed at the recent contract negotiations, the parties agree that union stewards w i l l not be unreasonably prevented from performing their duties. In turn, the union agrees to recognize Union ensure that the stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, act i n a responsible manner in the performance of his their duties. Temporary During the recent contract negotiations the parties discussed the concerns of both Locals and with respect to alleged abuse of the temporary re-assignment provisions of the collective agreement. It was agreed that the Company w i l l arrange on a quarterly basis involving the Manager of Labour Relations, the Plant Chairperson, and the Directors in order that. the locals may express their concerns in this area. The Plant Chairperson may request the attendance of appropriate committeepersons at such meetings. RE: Holiday Pay The parties agree that when an employee is absent from work due to a Union xxxxxxx is required Business Leave of Absence on the work day immediately preceding and/or the work day immediately following a Holiday outlined in Article XI, Section of the Collective Agreement, then the qualifying shall be deemed to enter an area within be the Hospital in which he work day immediately preceding and/or the work day immediately following such leave of absence. 'The aforementioned agreement is not originally employed, he shall report his presence applicable to a Union Business Leave of Absence granted pursuant to Article Section nor when the Union's notification for the Union Business Leave of Absence is provided during or subsequent to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering itperiod of such leave of absence. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area RE: Bereavement Pay An employee will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unitreceive bereavement pay who is on vacation. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held also receive bereavement pay if on a date leave of absence of one week or less. An employee returning from a leave of absence of more than one week and time who would have returned except for a death in his immediate family will receive bereavement pay. An employee who would have returned to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested work from a period covered by either party for the consideration an Benefit or Workers' Compensation Benefit but does not because of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level a death in his immediate family will receive bereavement pay. An employee who would have returned from layoff but is unable to because of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicabledeath in his immediate family will receive bereavement pay.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation presention of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Employer will a chief xxxxxxx and one stewards from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx following departments of the full-time unit will serve in Hospital: Dietary Housekeeping Maintenance Laundry and two from Nursing Technical Aides and two Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have Hospital who has completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableprobationary period.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Union may select ten (10) employees, who have com- pleted their probationary period, to act as Stewards to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the Hospital acknowledges the right of the management. The Union will endeavour to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardslimit xxxxxxx representation to one (1) xxxxxxx per department. Nonetheless, as set out Schedule In the absence of is understood that there shall be no more than two (2) employees per department acting in a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for xxxxxxx capacity and that area in such cases each employee will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve employed in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicabledifferent job classification.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from appointedfrom amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall shalt preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. ---_--G-r-ievance Committee The will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as welt as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings time during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally.

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Samples: negotheque.travail.gc.ca

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected may designate one (1) Union Xxxxxxx at each Head Start work site where five (5) or appointed from amongst more employees in the professional or non-professional bargaining units are assigned; for Head Start work sites where four (4) or less employees in the professional or non-professional bargaining units are assigned, the Union may designate the Union Xxxxxxx from the nearest Head Start work site to represent the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary employees. An employee in an introductory period fort he of dealing with shall not be eligible to serve as a Union business Xxxxxxx, and the Union shall not designate such an employee as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functiona Union Xxxxxxx. The Union shall keep notify the Hospital notified Employer in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article any employee it wishes to designate as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required Xxxxxxx. Upon reasonable advance notice to enter an area within and approval from the Hospital in which he is not originally employedEmployer, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area Stewards will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx allowed reasonable time off during their regularly scheduled hours of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order work to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee investigate, process, and/or present grievances at Step 1, 2, 3, and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application 4 under Article 24 of this Agreement; the Employer and the Union agree that the Employer may consider the impact on established licensing, safety, and security requirements when deciding whether to approve time off, and the terms of such time off, for a Union Xxxxxxx. The party requesting such meeting Employer shall advise provide up to a total of 2,000 hours of paid release time (i.e., paid time off) per fiscal year that may be used, collectively, by the other party Union Stewards in the professional and present an agenda non-professional bargaining units for this purpose. The Employer and the Union agree to cooperate to resolve any issues that arise in the use of and accounting for the use of this paid release time. Alternatively, the Union Stewards may use paid vacation leave or paid personal leave for purpose of investigating, processing, and/or presenting grievances. Unless Union Stewards have received advance approval for paid release time, paid vacation leave, or paid personal leave, any approved time off for purposes of investigating, processing, and/or presenting grievances will be unpaid. Upon reasonable advance notice to and approval from the Employer, Union Stewards shall be allowed to meet with employees at least five days prior the Head Start work sites for which they are responsible for purposes of administering this Agreement; provided, however, that, except as necessary for meetings with the Employer and/or arbitration hearings under Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 under Article 24 of this Agreement, the Union Stewards shall not interfere with the Employer’s work operations or with established licensing, safety, or security requirements and shall limit their contact with employees to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local mayemployee’s non-duty hours (i.e., by mutual agreement between before or after the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableregular workday or during breaks or meal periods).

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldwith- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisorsupervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital Health Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital The Health Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital The Health Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital The Health Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees timeemployees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally Grievance Committee The Health Centre will recognize a Grievance Committeecomposedof the Chief Xxxxxxx and not morethan (as set out in Local ProvisionsAppendix- employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep The Health Centre notified in writing of the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to names of the scheduled members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with The Health Centre up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.Grievance Committee shall be determined locally

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. in the performance of his grievance duties, a Union union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing The number of stewards, the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally and will be set out in this article (See Article The Hospital will recognize a grievance committee comprising of members to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. One member shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versabe chairman. The Hospital acknowledges the right purpose of the Union committee is to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, deal with grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblein this Collective Agreement. The Chief Xxxxxxx number of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held employees on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other committee shall be determined locally. Committee The parties mutually agree that there are matters concerning that would be beneficial if discussed at a Committee Meeting during the interpretation or application term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party requesting such as mutually agreed and shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every two (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda hereunder will be made in writing at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.fourteen

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of his grievance duties, a Union union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally ordinarily employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing The number of stewards, the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally and will be set out in this Article article The Hospital will recognize a grievance committee comprising of not more than members from to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. One member shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versabe chairman. The Hospital acknowledges the right purpose of the Union committee is to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, deal with grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblein this Collective Agreement. The Chief Xxxxxxx number of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held employees on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other committee shall be determined locally. Committee The parties mutually agree that there are matters concerning that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management Committee Meeting during the interpretation or application term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party requesting such as mutually agreed and shall meet at a and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every two (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda hereunder will be made in writing at least five fourteen 4) days prior to the scheduled date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of such meetingmatters proposed to be discussed. It is agreed that Where a General Representative Hospital has two or more agreements with then a joint committee shall represent all units unless otherwise agreed. The Committee shall consist of Local may, up to three (3) members from the Union and up to three (3) members from the Hospital. These members may be rotated by mutual agreement either party. the Chairperson duty shall rotate between the parties, as Hospital delegate and a member Union delegate on a six (6) month cycle. When in the opinion of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableEmployer such meetings can be held during normal working hours, employees attending such meetings shall suffer no loss of pay.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionf tion. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Centre will recognize the following number of stewards from the following areas of the Centre: Night Staff Afternoon Staff Food Services Housekeeping Health Care Aides Orderlies, Xxxx Aides, Maintenance, Purchasing, Linen, Stores The Centre will also recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx will be a regular employee of the Centre, who has acquired seniority. Central Committee Should the Centre agree to negotiate jointly with other hospitals in the Metropolitan Toronto area, it is agreed that one (1) identified in (a) shall have the right to attend the joint negotiating sessions. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve Central Negotiating Committee in the same capacity direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the part-time unitpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. An It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order from a hospital be entitled to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. such The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Leave for attendance at least five days prior the central union caucuses shall be subject to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the parties, as a member provisions of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableCollective Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Service Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary pro- bationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming re- suming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours, . Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint Xxxxxxxx selected or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx appointed in accordance Article of the full-time unit Agreement will serve represent employees covered by this Agree- ment. Nursing Services 2 Dietetics 1 Housekeeping 1 Laundry Linen 1 and Operations 1 Process & 1 Ambulance 1 Clerks 1 on request will arrange a time and place for union to conduct union business as is Provided in the same capacity for the part-time unitarticle. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings Committee In future central bargaining between the Grievance Commit- tee Service Union and management will the an employee serving on the Union's Central shall be held on a date for time lost from normal straight time working at his regular rate of Pay and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party without loss of leave credits for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior central negotiating meetings Hos- pitals' Central Committee in direct negot- iations to the scheduled date point of such meetingarbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating members receive unpaid time off for Purpose of arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this Provision shall be seven and no case will than one a General Representative entitled to such Payment. The Union shall advise Central Negoti- ating Committee, before negotiations commence, of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committeeemployees to be paid this provision. Nursing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableseven accordingly.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation presention of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Employer will a chief xxxxxxx and one stewards from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx following departments of the full-time unit will serve in Hospital: Dietary Housekeeping Maintenance Laundry and two from Nursing Technical Aides and two Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have Hospital who has completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableprobationary period.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital Employer agrees to recognize Union stewards to be Employees who are elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with as Union business as provided under this Collective AgreementStewards. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Union Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent that Employee in processing a grievance with management. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave his job for this purpose, the absence or electedXxxxxxx request time off from his immediate Supervisor who is not within the scope of this Collective Agreement providing the Supervisor with as much advance notice as possible. The Arrangements will be made by the Supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx to leave his job for this purpose with no loss of any xxxxxxxregular earnings, assist in as soon as reasonably possible. Such time off shall be granted only upon the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing approval of the names of Union stewards appointed Supervisor or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. Ifalternate, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties The Local agrees that Union Stewards and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Employees alike shall again report not enter into discussions concerning Union business during working time. The Union reserves the right to his immediate supervisorappoint a Union Xxxxxxx to represent a work area that has no Union Stewards. A list of Union xxxxxxx Stewards shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of be supplied by the Union to appoint the Human Resources Department which shall be advised in writing of any change in this list. The Local shall have the right at any time to the assistance of Union staff members when dealing or otherwise select four Stewardsnegotiating with the Employer and when processing a grievance. Such representatives shall approach members at work only when engaged in such activities and provided they and the Employee have received the approval of the Vice-President, as set out Schedule In Human Resources and Educational Services or his designate. Such shall not be unreasonably denied. and When the absence Employer takes disciplinary action against an Employee apart from discipline of a part-time Xxxxxxx minor nature which does not become part of the full-time Xxxxxxx Employee’s Central Human Resources Department file, that Employee shall be informed in writing as soon as reasonably possible as to the reason(s) for such action. An Employee who has been subject to after two years of continuous service from the date the measure was invoked, request in writing that area will his official Human Resources Department file be responsiblecleared of any record of the disciplinary action. Such request be granted providing the Employee’s file does not contain any further of disciplinary action, during that two year period, of which the Employee is aware. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit Employer will serve confirm in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must writing to an Employee eligible to have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the partiesrecord cleared, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting that such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableaction has been effected.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees recognizes the right to recognize represent its members. There will be a Union stewards to Xxxxxxx recognized from each area where members work. There will be elected or appointed no more than one xxxxxxx from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or electedeach area. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionHospital will also recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union Hospital shall keep the Hospital notified be advised in writing of the names of the Stewards and the members of the Negotiating and Grievance Committees and shall be notified in writing of any changes made from time to time. To be eligible to be recognized as a Committee member or a Xxxxxxx an employee must have completed her probationary period and have acquired seniority in the bargaining unit and be employed by the Hospital in a classification within the bargaining unit. The Union stewards appointed acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx has her regular duties to perform on behalf of the Hospital and that she will not leave her regular duties without first receiving permission from her Supervisor or selected under this Article as well as her designate. If it is necessary to leave, the effective date Xxxxxxx shall state her destination to her Supervisor and report again to her at the time of their respective appointmentsher return to work. It is agreed The Union acknowledges that Union stewards have Stewards and Committee members must perform their regular duties and responsibilities that so far as possible all activities by the Stewards and Committee members will be carried on outside of working hours unless otherwise mutually arranged. The functions of the Xxxxxxx are to perform for the Hospital investigate and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, attempt to settle grievances in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in accordance with Article which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor arise in the area immediately upon entering itfor which she has been appointed a Xxxxxxx. Such permission shall not If the properly classified Xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable, the employee, for the purposes set out in the grievance procedure, may request of her immediate Supervisor that the Chief Xxxxxxx be unreasonably withheldpermitted to assist the employee with her grievance. When resuming his regular duties If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unavailable, the employee may request of her immediate Supervisor that another Xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with her grievance. Regular meetings between the Stewards and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisorManagement will be held monthly unless otherwise arranged and more frequently if arranged by mutual consent. Minutes will be kept of each meeting and copies will be approved by both parties. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local representative may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableattend such meetings.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their .their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. , A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time The number of stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versathe areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Committee The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period, A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from appointedfrom amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their completedtheir probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective AgreementCollectiveAgreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, . in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of presentationof any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall Unionshall keep the Hospital notified in Hospitalnotifiedin writing of the names of Union stewards namesof Unionstewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from obtainingpermissionfrom their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of inthe performanceof his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to requiredto enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to presenceto the supervisor in supervisorin the area immediately upon entering immediatelyuponentering it. Such permission shall permissionshall not be unreasonably withheldunreasonablywithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to reportto his immediate supervisorimmediatesupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall Unionstewardshall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in scheduledworking hours Nothingin this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing partrepresentingpart-time employees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent,are to be determined locally." "The Hospitalwill recognize a GrievanceCommittee composed of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out Schedule In in Local ProvisionsAppendix) employees selected by the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx Union who have completed their probationaryperiod. A general representative the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will Union may be responsible. present at any meetingof the The Chief Xxxxxxx purpose of the full-time unit will serve Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Union keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospitalnotifiedin writing of the scheduled namesof the members of the Grievance appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduledworking hours in grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally." Standard Provisions FULL TIME

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally." "The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally."

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Provision page Central In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight, and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union be entitled to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblesuch payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the scheduled date of such meetingeight hospitals accordingly. It is agreed understood that this clause does not apply to a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablehospital that is not participating Central Bargaining.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of for the purposeof dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering itIt. Such Such. permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. , A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges the right will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out Schedule In in Local ProvisionsAppendix) employees selected by the absence Unionwho have completedtheir probationaryperiod. A general representativeof the Union may be present at any meeting of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleCommittee. The Chief Xxxxxxx purpose of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order Committee is to qualify deal with complaints or grievances as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of set out In this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not Includingarbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required required- to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. This Hospital acknowledges the right will a chief xxxxxxx and one xxxxxxx from each of the following departments in the Hospital: Housekeeping Dietary Nursing 1 representative from the remaining departments. Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsthe point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, as set out Schedule In the absence Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will Hospital be responsibleentitled to such pay- ment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the scheduled date seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties to this agreement agree to nego- tiate for its renewal through the process of such meetingcentral bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be entitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (including caucuses) or the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that a General Representative the leave of Local may, by mutual agreement absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotia- tion sessions between the parties, as a member of the above central negotiating committees. Local Negotiating Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the which they represent, are be determined The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayfor time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing CommitteeGrievance Committee shall be determined locally. Not applicable.ARTICLE

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. Agreement A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxxXxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing of the names writing, o of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave the names as well as duties and their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisorimmediate Supervisor. If, ,in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor Supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisorSupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. , Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full time stewards Stewards from representing part-part time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent are to be locally. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four (4) Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx one from each of the full-time unit will serve following Departments : Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping and plus a Chief Xxxxxxx, to assist employees in their grievances to the same capacity for Representatives of the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order Hospital, The zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will function shall be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level in which he is employed with the exception of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning Chief Xxxxxxx, Should a Xxxxxxx be obliged to enter another Department on Union business, he will not enter until he has obtained the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member permission of the above CommitteeDepartment Head. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.V

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. immediate If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges will recognize the right following number of the Union full-time employees to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, act as set out Schedule In the absence of a stewards to represent both full-time and part-time Xxxxxxx employees in the full-time Xxxxxxx follow- ing areas: Nursing Dietary Materials Housekeeping Maintenance If the properly classified xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable, the employee for the purposes set out in the grievance procedure, may request of his immediate supervisor that area will be responsible. The the Chief Xxxxxxx of be permitted to assist the full-time unit will serve in employee with his grievance. If the same capacity for Chief Xxxxxxx is unavailable the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a request of his immediate supervisor that another xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablewith his grievance.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary pro- bationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming re- suming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours, . Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint Stewards selected or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx appointed in accordance Article of the full-time unit Agreement will serve represent employees covered by this Agree- ment. Nursing Services 2 Dietetics 1 Housekeeping 1 Laundry Linen 1 and Operations 1 Process & 1 Ambulance 1 Clerks 1 on request will arrange a time and place for union to conduct union business as is Provided in the same capacity for the part-time unitarticle. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings Committee In future central bargaining between the Grievance Commit- tee Service Union and management will the an employee serving on the Union's Central shall be held on a date for time lost from normal straight time working at his regular rate of Pay and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party without loss of leave credits for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior central negotiating meetings Hos- pitals' Central Committee in direct negot- iations to the scheduled date point of such meetingarbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating members receive unpaid time off for Purpose of arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this Provision shall be seven and no case will than one a General Representative entitled to such Payment. The Union shall advise Central Negoti- ating Committee, before negotiations commence, of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committeeemployees to be paid this provision. Nursing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableseven accordingly.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Union may designate a reasonable number Union Stewards, one from each area, who must be members of the Union, and shall provide to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst Department management and the CAO a written list of employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he been so designated, and revised lists within thirty (30) calendar days of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreementany changes in said designations. A Chief Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx mayrepresent a grievant, in who is assigned to the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxxsame area, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing a grievance at all levels of the names grievance procedure. A xxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. Time spent on grievances outside of Union stewards appointed regular working hours of the employee or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union his/her xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldcounted as work time for any purpose. When resuming his regular duties Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or the xxxxxxx, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to the actual representation of employees and responsibilitiesdoes not include time for investigation, such xxxxxxx preparation or any other preliminary activity. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for stewards and front-line supervisors. No later than March 18, 2016, the Union and City representatives will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front-line supervisors in the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in a cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both union stewards and front-line supervisors will be certified. Stewards certified through this training shall again report be authorized to his immediate supervisorspend up to two (2) hours of City time to investigate each dispute raised under the Grievance Procedure of this MOU. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss As is practicable, grievances will be heard by certified supervisors. Sections I and II of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges not be construed as a limitation on the right power of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence head of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order department, office or bureau to qualify restrict access to areas designated as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation security or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableconfidential.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: cao.lacity.org

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to forty (40) shop stewards within the Service bargaining unit across all work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, . he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice vice-versa. It is understood that the number of stewards to be absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital acknowledges the right "departments" within in for purposes of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, this Article shall be as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.Article

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Samples: negotech.labour.gc.ca

Union Stewards. The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the inthe performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, ,such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisorimmediatesupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Central Bargaining Committee Infuture central bargaining between Service Employees InternationalUnion and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union's Central negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for two (2) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central NegotiatingCommittee. Upon referenceto arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Negotiating Committee members entitled to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardspayment under this provision shall be eight, as set out Schedule In the absence of and in no case will more than one employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will hospital be responsibleentitled to such payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Centre's Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Centre's Central NegotiatingCommittee shall advise the scheduled date of such meetingeight hospitals accordingly. It is agreed understood that this clause does not apply to a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablehospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Union Stewards, and the Committee Persons to recognize whom they report, will be authorized to deal with Union stewards business including, but not limited to grievances and health safety issues. Stewards will be elected utilized when a Committee Person is not working. Union Stewards and Committee Persons have a responsibility to the Employer for his or appointed her regular duties. They will request permission from amongst his or her supervisor before leaving his or her work to attend to investigate, write or present a grievance or complaint. Such leave, which will not be unreasonably denied, will be granted where it can reasonably be done without interfering with the operations of the Employer. The Xxxxxxx or Committee Person must report back to his or her Supervisor when any union business is completed and will take no more time than is absolutely necessary during regular working hours. When an employee wants union representation, will call on a break, unless there is an immediate threat to health and safety. The Union will be responsible for ensuring that there is Union representation on shift and or will ensure that a Union representative is present when required on no less than two (2) hours of notice by the affected employee. If no Xxxxxxx is available then the Employer may proceed without a Union representative despite any express provisions in this Agreement and will notify the Union of any action taken Representatives recognized by the Employer shall be employees with seniority. A list of these representatives and their assignments by the Union shall be provided to the Employer and the Employer will be advised in writing following any changes to this list. Committee Persons shall, in the event of a layoff, be granted the highest seniority in the Casino notwithstanding their actual seniority status. It is understood that periodically the Union holds elections within the Union structure. The Chairperson will notify the Employer of upcoming elections. The Employer upon request, will provide the Union with an updated seniority list. There will be no posting of posters or campaigning save and except on the union bulletin board. The Union may request and, if it is available, the Employer will provide a room on site for the vote. A National Union Representative Local Union Representative may be present and participate in any meeting between the Union Committee and the Employer upon advance notice. Union Representatives registered with the may provide assistance to employees subject to any limitation imposed by the registration but will not interfere with the Employer's operation. Union representatives will not visit with employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing nor attend areas during working hours without appropriate arrangements being made with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionHuman Resources Manager. The Union representatives agree to inform the Employer of any loss or suspension of their Registration and agree to cease all activities until reregistered. The Employer will recognize an alternate representative to replace the Chairperson, Health and Safety Representative, Equity Representative, rep, Benefit rep, and stewards when they are absent for in excess of fifteen (15) days due to vacation, sickness, or approved leave of leave. Work Away from Casino Location Both parties recognize the requirement for the full time Committee Persons herein to leave work during working hours to attend to union business away from Casino without loss of pay. Such privilege shall keep be provided, subject to the Hospital notified following conditions: The time be devoted to the prompt handling of matters, which are proper pursuant to this Article; the privilege not be abused; the Manager of Human Resources or designate will be apprised of such absences in writing advance. Such absences will be verified by the Chairperson with a brief explanation of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform reason for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time Representative to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableabsent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Final Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. Not more than three (3) members of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In Grievance Com- mittee shall meet with Management at any one time. All members of the absence Grievance Committee shall be employees of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleHospital who have acquired seniority. The Chief Xxxxxxx Hospital will recognize stewards from the following departments of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An Hospital: Nursing Services General Services Each xxxxxxx shall be an employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this AgreementHospital who has acquired seniority. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present Hospital agrees to permit stewards to wear an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee approved stewards' identification badge while on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableduty.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The will eleven stewards as follows: Housekeeping Dietary Nursing Orderlies Clerk Plus 1 Chief Xxxxxxx The name of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area union xxxxxxx will be responsibleposted in each respective Department. The Chief Xxxxxxx of C-entral- Committee Notwithstanding the full-time unit will serve foregoing provisions, in the same capacity event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the partiesprocess of central bargaining, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of to this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise agreement may give notice to the other party and present an agenda at least five days of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorpora- tion in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six calendar months nor later than three calendar months prior to the scheduled normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such meetingnotice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen days thereafter for the purpose of bar- gaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that a General Representative of Local may, 'local matters' means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member Central Negotiating Committees respectively repre- senting each of the above Committeeparties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agree- ment. Nursing Committee A part-time employee It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may replace a employee on be determined by mutual agreement between the Nursing Committee. Not applicableCentral Negotiating referred to above.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees' grievances to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he representatives of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or electedCompany. The number of any xxxxxxxsuch Stewards and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be eligible to serve as Stewards or Members of the Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of no more than four employees, assist in one of whom shall be the presentation of any grievance, Local President or with any xxxxxxx functionthe Local Vice-President. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the names of Grievance Committee, and the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Officers have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Company, and shall that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining the permission from of their immedi- ate supervisorXxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such This permission shall not be unreasonably unduly withheld. When resuming Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. in It is clearly understood that Stewards, Members of the Grievance Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and responsibilitiesthat in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such xxxxxxx employees at their basic rate of for time handling grievances of and meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall again report not be considered in any computation of overtime. The Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the negotiating Committee for the time spent out of their regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to his immediate supervisorsaid Negotiations. A Union xxxxxxx No such payment shall suffer no loss of earnings be made for time spent while a strike may be in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hoursprogress. Nothing Schedule of Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right writing of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx name of the full-time unit will serve Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union areas of jurisdiction: in the same capacity for the part-time unitfollowing Corrugator 2 Stewards Printing Dept. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx2 Stewards Die Cut Dept. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.2 Stewards

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Labour Agreement

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Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he representatives of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or electedCompany. The number of any xxxxxxxsuch Stewards and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function, assist is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be eligible to serve as Stewards or Members of the presentation Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of any grievanceno more than four employees: the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Chief Xxxxxxx, or with any xxxxxxx functionelected Union representative should any of the above officers be absent. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the names of Grievance Committee and the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Officers have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Company, and shall that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. This permission shall not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a Xxxxxxx, Superintendent or Production Manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. It is clearly understood that Stewards, Members of the grievance Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their immedi- ate supervisor. Ifregular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall not be considered in any computation of overtime. The Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the performance negotiating Committee for time spent out of his dutiestheir regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. Schedule of Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union xxxxxxx in the following areas of jurisdiction: Maintenance Department’ 1 Xxxxxxx (max. of 2 for continental shifts) Die Cut and Shipping Departments Stewards Printing Department Stewards Corrugator Department Stewards The Company agrees to the principle of one Department Xxxxxxx per shift, and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. *In the event of continental shifts, the Company agrees to one Xxxxxxx for each continental shift. It is required to enter understood that where an area within the Hospital employee is a Xxxxxxx for more than one department, he shall retain preferential seniority in that department only in which he is not originally actually employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is understood and agreed that that, where deemed necessary by Union and where no representation is conveniently ‘available for a General Representative of Local mayregularly scheduled temporary Stewards may be appointed by the Union for periods not to exceed one month, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.understanding that:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: negotech.labour.gc.ca

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of of. any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, ,’ in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in In performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full- time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Grievance i The Hospital acknowledges the right recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out Schedule In in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleUnion who have their period. A general representative The Chief Xxxxxxx purpose of the full-time unit will serve Committee is to deal with or grievances as set out in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablegrievance Committee shall be determined locally.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Humber Memorial Hospital

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards will assist employees working in their respective departments in presenting their complaints to the designated representative of the Company in accordance with the grievance procedure. One Union xxxxxxx shall represent each of the following departments or groups of departments and will be elected an employee of the or appointed from amongst employees in group of the bargaining unit who have completed their department he represents. Cutting Department Parts Making Department Assembly Department Finishing Department When an employee, other than a probationary period fort employee covered by article is required to meet with a member of Management, he of dealing with may request Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionRepresentation at such meeting. The Union shall keep notify the Hospital notified Company in writing of the names of the Union stewards appointed and the department or selected under this Article as well as group of departments each represents and of any changes of the effective date personnel of their respective appointmentsthe Union stewards. It is mutually agreed that employees shall not be eligible to serve as stewards until they have permanent employees and have had at least one year of seniority. This clause will not apply to Canada employees who are hired within the first (1) year of the Company’s operations. It is understood that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities work to perform for on behalf of the Hospital and shall Company and, if it is necessary to service a grievance during working hours, they will not leave their regular duties work without first obtaining permission from of their immedi- ate supervisorxxxxxxx. IfWhen resuming regular work, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required will report to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering ittheir xxxxxxx. Such permission Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties Company agrees to compensate Union stewards and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings officers for time lost in settling grievances, or attending meetings with Management at their average hourly rate. The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. It further reserves the right to ask for an accounting of the reasons for the meetings. The Company will not be required to pay for any time spent by the Union stewards in performing the above duties during his servicing grievances outside their regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges Company recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards(4) employees who have attained seniority to act as a Bargaining Committee who, as set out Schedule In the absence of along with a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx representative of the Union, will meet with the Company to discuss matters which are properly the subject of negotiation concerning amendments to the current agreement and proposals for that area will be responsiblethe renewal and modification of the Agreement. The Chief Xxxxxxx Bargaining Committee referred to above shall consist of at least two (2) of the four (4) top Officers, namely President, Vice-president, or plus a full-time unit will serve in Representative. Company recognizes the same capacity right of the Union to select Union Stewards and they shall act as a Grievance Committee, but not more than three (3) members shall negotiate any single grievance with Management. The Union Grievance Committee referred to above shall consist of any two (2) top Officers, namely, President, Vice-president, or plus the Xxxxxxx from the department if deemed necessary. The said Committee shall be allowed reasonable time off to investigate grievances and to attend meetings with Management, and shall be compensated for the part-time unitso spent during working hours at their average rate. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management The Company will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party provide for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level printing of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this AgreementUnion Label on all printed shirt bags. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Union will provide the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablePrinting die.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably unrea- sonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing perform- ing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. hours Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Centre will recognize the following number of stewards from the following areas of the Centre: Night Staff Afternoon Staff Food Services Housekeeping Health Care Aides Orderlies, Xxxx Aides, Maintenance, Purchasing, Linen, Stores The Centre will also recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx will be a regular employee of the Centre, who has acquired seniority. Central Bargaining Committee Should the Centre agree to negotiate jointly with other hospitals in the Metropolitan Toronto area, it is agreed that one member identifed in shall have the right to attend the joint negotiating sessions. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in the direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardspayment under this provision shall be seven, as set out Schedule In the absence of and in no case will more than one employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will hospital be responsibleentitled to such payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda Hospitals' Central Negotia- ting Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Leave for attendance at least five days prior the central union caucuses shall be subject to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the parties, as a member pro- visions of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableCollective Agreement.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period fort he probationaryperiod for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxxXxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their immedi- ate supervisorimmediate Supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldunreasonablywithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisorSupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full time stewards Stewards from representing part-representingpart time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four (4) Stewards, as set out Schedule In one from each of the absence following Departments: Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping and Maintenance, plus a Chief Xxxxxxx, to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the Representatives of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleHospital. The Chief zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function shall be limited to the Department in which he is employed with the exception of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Chief Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between Should a Xxxxxxx be obliged to enter another Department on Union business, he will not enter until he has obtained the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration permission of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableHead.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisorimmediate Such permission not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of his grievance duties, a Union union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the the' Hospital in which he is not originally ordinarily employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing The number of stewards, the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally and will be set out in this article (See Article The Hospital will recognize a grievance committee comprising of members to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. One member shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versabe chairman. The Hospital acknowledges the right purpose of the Union committee is to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, deal with grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblein this Collective Agreement. The Chief Xxxxxxx number of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held employees on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other committee shall be determined locally. committee The parties mutually agree that there are matters concerning that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management committee Meeting during the interpretation or application term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party requesting such as mutually agreed and shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda hereunder will be made in writing at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.fourteen

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayfor time spent during their regular scheduled working-hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing CommitteeGrievance Committee shall be determined locally. Not applicable.ARTICLE

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Samples: Time Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Employer will recognize a chief xxxxxxx and one xxxxxxx from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In following departments of the absence Hospital: Dietary Housekeep Nursing Maintenance Laundry Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleHospital who has acquired seniority. The Chief Xxxxxxx Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory to cooperate with the stewards in the carrying out of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee terms and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application requirements of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards, and members their cooperation with the other party Employer and present an agenda at least five days prior to with all persons representing the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableEmployer in any supervisory capacity.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblein this Collective Agreement. The Chief Xxxxxxx Union shall keep the Hospital notified writing of the full-names of the members of the Grievance appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time unit will serve spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the same capacity for Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the part-time unitgrievance Committee shall be determined locally. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings difference arising between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the agreement including any question as to whether a date and matter arbitrable. At the time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled formal discipline is imposed or at the Department Director's level any stage of the grievance procedure and for discussion an employee shall have the right upon request to the presence of other matters concerning xxxxxxx. In the interpretation case of suspension or application discharge the Hospital shall notify the employee of this Agreementright in advance. It the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee and failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine ( 9 ) calendar days following advice of his immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The employee may submit a written grievance signed by the employee to his immediate supervisor. The party requesting such meeting grievance shall advise identify the other party nature grievance and present an agenda the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9)calendar days following the decision under Step No. the employee may submit the written grievance to his Department Head who will deliver his decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to him. The parties may, they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at least five a time and place suitable to both parties. This step may be omitted where the immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Within nine (9)calendar days prior following the decision Step No. the grievance may be submitted writing to the scheduled Hospital Administrator or his designee. A meeting will then be held between the Hospital Administrator or his designee and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It understood and agreed that a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or his designee may have such counsel and assistance as he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement A complaint or grievance arising directly between the partiesHospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. It expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which such employee could himself institute and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby bypassed. Where a number of employees have identical grievances and each employee would be entitled to grieve may present a group grievance writing identifying each employee who is grieving to the Department Head or his designee within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release or discharge of an employee during the probationary period shall not be the subject of a grievance or arbitration. A claim by an employee who has completed his probationary period that he has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a member grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the above Committeeemployee with the hospital at Step No. Nursing Committee A part-time employee within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension effected. Such special grievance may replace a employee on be settled under the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionf tion. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The Hospital acknowledges will recognize the right following number of the Union full-time employees to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, act as set out Schedule In the absence of a stewards to represent both full-time and part-time Xxxxxxx employees in the full-time Xxxxxxx following areas: Nursing Dietary Materials Housekeeping Maintenance If the properly classified xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable the employee for the purposes set out in the grievance procedure, may request of his immediate that area will be responsible. The the Chief Xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with his grievance. If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unavailable the employee may request of his immediate supervisor that another xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with his grievance. Regular meetings between five (5) members of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee Committee and management will be held on a date and time to every second month, unless otherwise arranged. A written agenda must be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda provided at least five three (3) working days prior to the scheduled agreed meeting date and minutes will be kept of such meetingall meetings with copies furnished to both parties. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local mayAdditional people may be called to the meeting as necessary, by upon mutual agreement between management and the parties, as a member of Union. In addition the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee Union Business Representative may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableattend any such meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the inthe performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to requiredto enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges In addition, the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Chief Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblegranted eight (8) hours of paid time off in every four (4) week period, to perform Union business. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-Such paid time unit will serve for Union matters shall be in the same capacity for the part-addition to such other time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period devoted to Union matters as provided elsewhere in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Where Union business requires the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior staff to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement travel between the partiesdifferent sites, as the will either provide transportation or reimburse employees according the transportation allowance provision. Should, in the course of performing Union business, a member of xxxxxxx requires a private space to conduct a meeting with an employee or employees, one will be so provided upon request, providing space is available at the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicabletime.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. (a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in i n the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. , A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. Name of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area stewards and hospital grouping within which they will be responsiblerecognized, NO. OF STEWARDS HOSPITAL GROUP I Nursing Dietary Housekeeping Xxxxxxx Identification Badges The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order Hospital agrees to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time permit Stewards to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablewear ident- ification badges.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective I Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are be determined locally. The Hospitalwill recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to forty (40) shop stewards within the Service bargaining unit across all GBHS work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. It is understood that the number of stewards to be absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital acknowledges the right "departments" within GBHS for purposes of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, this Article shall be as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableArticle 12.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The employer will a chief xxxxxxx and one xxxxxxx from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In following areas of the absence hospital: Dietary Registered Nursing Assistants Maintenance Housekeeping Any other area not mentioned above Laundry Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleemployer who has acquired seniority. The Chief Xxxxxxx employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee terms and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application requirements of this Agreementagreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards, and members, their co-operation with the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to with all persons representing the scheduled date of such meetingemployer in any supervisory capacity. It is agreed understood that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member only three of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablesix stewards referred to in above, shall meet with management at any one time.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Service Employees

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such Such. permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right will a xxxxxxx from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx following areas of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order Hospital: one Xxxxxxx from Nursing one xxxxxxx from Dietary one Xxxxxxx to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee represent Housekeeping, Maintenance and management will be held on a date and time Stores one xxxxxxx to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meetingrepresent Ambulance Attendants. It is understood and agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, Chief Xxxxxxx shall function as a member xxxxxxx in whichever of the above Committeeareas he is classified. Nursing Employees shall not be eligible to serve as stewards or members of the Grievance Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on unless they have been in the Nursing Committee. Not applicableHospital's continuous employ for not less than six months.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to twenty (20) shop stewards within the Office and Clerical Bargaining unit across all GBHS work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. It is understood that the number of stewards to be absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital acknowledges the right "departments" within in GBHS for purposes of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, this Article shall be as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableArticle 12.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. Full-time and Part-time Insert the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provisions related to Union Xxxxxxx shall be continued under Article The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an STANDARD Final Guide Document, November, area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent, are to be determined locally. Any provisions related to number of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In areas which they represent or the absence wearing of a partlapel pins are to be continued under the Local Provisions Appendix L Central Committee Full-time Xxxxxxx Time and Part-Time the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will be responsiblemaintained as non-standard language. The Chief Xxxxxxx Any non-standard provision related to Central Bargaining Committee shall be continued under Article excepted as amended below. In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the Participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the full-Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time unit will serve in lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for (two) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the same capacity Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the part-time unitpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. An It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight and in no case will more than one employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order from a Hospital be entitled to qualify as a Xxxxxxxsuch payment. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the partiesSTANDARD Final Guide Document, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. November, The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the scheduled date of such meeting. eight (8) hospitals accordingIy It is agreed understood that this clause does not apply to a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablehospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Union Stewards, and the Committee Persons to recognize Union stewards whom they report, will be authorized to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing deal with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreementinclud- ing, but not limited to grievances and health safety issues. Stew- ards will be utilized when a Committee Person is not working. Union Stewards have a responsibility to the Employer for his or her regular duties. A Chief Xxxxxxx may will request permission from his or her Supervisor before leaving his or her work to attend to investigate, write or present a grievance or complaint. Such leave, which will not be appointed Chief unreasonably denied, where it can reasonably be done with- out interfering with the operations of the Employer. The Xxxxxxx maymust report back to his or her Supervisor when any union business is completed, and will take no more time than is absolutely necessary during regular hours to conduct any union business. Representatives recognized by the Employer shall be em- ployees with seniority. A list of these representatives and their as- signments by the Union shall be provided to the Employer and the Employer will be advised by the Union, in writing, following any changes to this list. It is understood that periodically the absence or electedUnion holds elections within the Union structure. The Chairperson will notify the of any xxxxxxxupcoming elections. The Employer upon request, assist in will provide the presentation Union with an updated seniority list. There will be no posting of any grievance, posters or with any xxxxxxx functioncampaigning save and except on the Union bulletin board. The Union shall keep may request and, if it is available, the Hospital notified Employer will provide a room on site for the vote. A National Union Representative Local Union Rep- resentative may be present and participate in writing any meeting between the Union Committee and the Employer upon advance notice. Union Representatives registered with the may provide assistance to employees subject to any limitation imposed by the registration, but will not interfere with the Employer’s operation. Union Representatives will not visit with employeesin the bargain- ing unit nor attend non-public areas during hours without appropriate arrangements being made with the Human Resources Manager. The Union Representatives agree to inform the Employer of the names of Union stewards appointed any loss or selected under this Article as well as the effective date suspension of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties Registration and responsibilities agree to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versacease all activities until reregistered. The Hospital acknowledges Employer will recognize an alternate Representative to replace the right Chairperson, Health and Representative and Committee persons when they are absent for in excess of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.six

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Ii T Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective , appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally.” __ . . “The Hospital acknowledges will a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblein this Collective Agreement. The Chief Xxxxxxx Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the full-names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time unit will serve spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the same capacity for Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” “For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings difference arising between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the agreement including any question as to whether a date and matter is “At the time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled formal discipline is imposed or at the Department Director's level any stage of the grievance procedure and for discussion an employee shall have the right upon request to the presence of other matters concerning his/her xxxxxxx. In the interpretation case of suspension or application discharge the Hospital shall notify the employee of this Agreementright in advance.” 3 “It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The party requesting such meeting Such complaint shall advise be discussed with his immediate supervisor within nine calendar days after the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the scheduled date attention of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local maythe employee and failing settlement within nine calendar days, by mutual agreement between the parties, it shall then be taken up as a member grievance within nine calendar days following advice of his immediate supervisor’s decision in the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.following manner and sequence:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined locally." "The Hospital acknowledges will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the right Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to appoint deal with complaints or otherwise select four Stewards, grievances as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified in writing of the scheduled names of the members of the Grievance Committee appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of such meetingtheir respective appointments. It is agreed that a General Representative A Committee member shall suffer no loss of Local mayearnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member but not including arbitration. The number of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee employees on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableGrievance Committee shall be determined locally."

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business business. as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of -- their respective appointments. . -- It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employedoriginally:---employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report report. to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. The -employer will. a chief and one xxxxxxx from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsfollowing areas the hospital: Dietary Registered Nursing Assistants Maintenance Housekeeping Any other area not mentioned above Laundry Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of ‘the employer who has acquired seniority, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx employer instructall members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the fullterms and requirements of agreement. The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards, and members, their co-operation with the and with all persons representing the employer in any supervisory capacity. It is understood that only three of the six stewards referred to in above, shall meet with management at any one time. Central Committee - - In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time unit will serve lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals Negotiating Committee in direct --to the same capacity point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the part-time unitpurpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. An It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order from a Hospital be entitled to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreementsuch payment. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under provision. The Hospitals Central Negotiating Committee the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableseven Hospitals accordingly.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such permission When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right of areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. Stewards as appointed are permitted to wear appropri- ate identifying badges as supplied by the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleUnion. The Chief Xxxxxxx Hospital will the following number of stewards to represent the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the partiesfollowing areas: 2 Registered Nursing Assistants Aide Delivery Room, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicable.Nursery)

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, ,such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges In addition, the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Chief Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsiblegranted eight (8) hours of paid time off in every four (4) week period, to perform Union business. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-Such paid time unit will serve for Union matters shall be in the same capacity for the part-addition to such other time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period devoted to Union matters as provided elsewhere in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Where Union business requires the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior staff to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement travel between the partiesdifferent sites, as the will either provide transportation or reimburse employees according the transportation allowance provision. Should, in the course of performing Union business, a member of xxxxxxx requires a private space to conduct a meeting with an employee or employees, one will be so provided upon request, providing space is available at the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicabletime.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A The Chief Xxxxxxx Stewards may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx Stewards may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in Hospitalin which he is not originally employed, employed he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four twenty (20)stewards, two of whom shall be Chief Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area . Chief Stewards or designates will be responsiblegranted a total of twenty four (24) paid days per year to perform Union business. Such paid time for union matters be in addition to such other time devoted to union matters as provided elsewhere in this agreement. The Hospital will provide-a (lockable) private room for Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order Stewards to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableperform Union business.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges will a Chief Xxxxxxx and one Xxxxxxx from each of the right following departments of the Hospital: Nursing Nursing Assistant Nursing Orderly Maintenance, Linen Service, and Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospital's Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of three members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of 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 that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In when negotiating with the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableHospital.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital Corporation agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, at each site, may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Corporation notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Corporation and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Corporation in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his their presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they represent are to be determined locally. The Employer will recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx, at each site, and one (1) xxxxxxx from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In following departments of the absence Corporation: At the Site: At the Site: from Dietary from Nursing from Dietary from Nursing from Environmental Services from Maintenance from Ambulance from Housekeeping from Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleCorporation who has completed his probationary period. The Chief Xxxxxxx Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to cooperate with the stewards in the carrying out of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee terms and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application requirements of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise Union undertakes to secure from its officers stewards, and members their cooperation with the other party Employer and present an agenda at least five days prior to with all persons representing the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicableEmployer in any supervisory capacity.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally. This Hospital acknowledges the right will a Chief Xxxxxxx and one Xxxxxxx from each of the following departments of the Hospital: Housekeeping Dietary Central Committee Orderly Maintenance Other Nursing Staff a In future central between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct up to appoint or otherwise select four Stewardsthe point of Arbitration. Upon reference Arbitration, as set out Schedule In the absence Negotiating Committee members shall receive id time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than one employee from a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will Hospital be responsibleentitled to such payment. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the scheduled date seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties of such meetingthis Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be entitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (including caucuses) or only the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that a General Representative the leave of Local may, by mutual agreement absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotiation session between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablecentral negotiating committees.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees number of Union Stewards may be adjusted by mutual agreement. The Xxxxxxx’x function shall be to recognize Union stewards to be elected process grievances or appointed from amongst employees complaints may arise in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities plant according to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meetingas herein agreed to. It is agreed that a General Representative Xxxxxxx after consultation with his supervisor, be permitted during working hours, without loss of Local maypay, by mutual agreement between to leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate and settle grievances, provided that no Xxxxxxx may be absent from his regular duties for more than one hour in any one day. The Union shall elect and the partiesCompany agrees to recognize a Union Bargaining Committee of three members. When necessary, and at the discretion of the Union, an international representative shall be recognized as a member of the above Union Bargaining Committee. Nursing The Company and the Union Grievance Committeeshall meet when necessary to discuss and mutually settle any questions which may arise of importance to either part. The Union Grievance Committeemembers who are on duty shall be paid their straight time rate of wages for that part of their regularly scheduled hours devoted to attendance at such meetings. The Union shall notify the Company of the names and offices of all Union members who have authority to represent the Union and membership with respect to negotiations, grievances, and other matters arising out of this Agreement and their employment with the Company. The Company agrees to inform the Union of persons with authority representing Management. The Company recognizes a Union Grievance Committee A part-time employee may replace consisting of one Xxxxxxx, the Unit Secretary and the Unit Chairperson. ARTICLE HOURS OF WORK This article where it defines the hours of work shall not be construed as a employee guarantee of hours of work per day or per week, but merely provides a basis for the calculation of overtime. Neither shall it serve as a restriction on the Nursing Committeescheduling of a longer or shorter day or work week, whenever, in the opinion of the Company, it is necessary to meet business requirements. Not applicable.The Company undertakes to communicate to and discuss with the Union, two weeks in advance, any schedule changes which the Company expects will apply for a period exceedingtwo weeks before such a change becomes effective. Any changes shall be posted on the bulletin board two weeks in advance. Schedule changes expected to apply for a period of two weeks or less will be posted on the bulletin board one week in advance. The normal hours of work for any employee shall be:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Union Stewards. Bargaining unit members of Transition Projects who have been trained by the Union to advocate on behalf of other bargaining unit members shall be known as “Union Stewards.” The Hospital agrees names of all Union Stewards and other union representatives who may represent bargaining unit members during the life of this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be sent in an email to recognize the HR Director. This email shall be sent by the Union stewards or the leaders of TPI Workers United! within thirty (30) days of the signing of the contract. The Union or the leaders of TPI Workers United! will inform the agency‐ designated Human Resources (HR) Representative of any additions to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the Union Xxxxxxx list prior to the time that the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he member becomes available for representation as a Union Xxxxxxx. Any deletions to the Union Xxxxxxx list will be provided to Transition Projects once known. Any bargaining unit member wishing to become a Union Stewards shall be referred in an email to the Authorized AFSCME Council Representative and to the designated leader(s) of dealing TPI Workers United!. Union Stewards may meet with bargaining unit members on Transition Projects premises during non‐work time. Meetings must occur off the floor, away from participants and service areas, and where the discussion will not impact the work or duties of other employees. Should the Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx mayneed to meet with a bargaining unit member(s) on work time, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any including to investigate a grievance, permission must be requested and received in advance from either the President and CEO, Director of Human Resources, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified designee at least twenty-four (24) hours in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. Ifadvance, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering itabsent extenuating circumstances. Such permission shall will not be unreasonably withhelddenied. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area Stewards will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time able to meet with bargaining unit will serve members in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly private before their disciplinary meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of take place; this Agreement. The party requesting such meeting shall advise occur before the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior disciplinary meeting is scheduled to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on the Nursing Committee. Not applicablebegin.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Afscme Employees

Union Stewards. The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period fort he for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his h i s duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. The Hospital acknowledges number of stewards and the right areas which they repre- sent are to be determined locally. The will recognize two Chief Stewards and from the following departments of the Union Hospital: xxxxxxx for the night shift xxxxxxx for the RNAs xxxxxxx for the Nursing Attendants and all other nursing and attendant staff stewards from Food Service stewards from Environmental Services I stewards from Maintenance stewards from If the regular xxxxxxx is unavailable, an may request the Chief Xxxxxxx to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsibleassist them with their grievance. The Chief Union shall designate a xxxxxxx as Senior Xxxxxxx of in departments having more than one xxxxxxx. The will make every effort to assist the full-time unit will serve stewards in carrying out his or her functions as defined in the same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed his probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the interpretation or application of this Collective Agreement. The party requesting such meeting Union shall advise keep the other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to Hospital notified, in writing, of the scheduled date names of such meetingits currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee. It is agreed that a General Representative In the matter of Local maystewards' badges, by mutual agreement between the partiesgives its that, during the course of this Collec- tive Agreement, no disciplinary action will be taken against any Union xxxxxxx as a member result of his wearing of a xxxxxxx'x badge as provided by the Union and of the above Committee. Nursing Committee A part-time employee may replace a employee on form, style and type approved by the Nursing Committee. Not applicableBoard of Arbitration.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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