Common use of ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice and assistance from others. If is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step No. The nurse may submit a by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the nine (9) calendar days of the submission of extended by agreement of the parties. It of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also It the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in following advice of her immediate decision the following manner and Step No. The nurse may submit a by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the Failing settlement, thensequence: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the nine (9) calendar days of the submission of extended by agreement of the parties. It of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the Director of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to lo the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released forfor exercising a right under this Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance lodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also It the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her or his immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The Chief immediate supervisor will deliver her or his decision writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or designate who will deliver a decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designateto her or him. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate 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 Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinter- pretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who grieving to the Director of Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline discipline- is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence : Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The Chief Nursing immediate supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the nine (9) calendar days of the submission of extended by agreement of the parties. It of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. \ The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so SO desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to t o whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also It the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her immediate decision in the following manner and Step Nosequence: NO. The nurse may submit a grievance, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance partiesher supervisor. The Chief Nursing grievance shall a referred to Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the which are alleged to be violated. The supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision calendar days following the day on which the xxxxxxxxx was presented to her. Failing settlement, thenthen : Step No. nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written ‘grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then : No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision in Step No. the grievance may be submitted to in writing the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate 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 Ontario Nurses’ ! Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she 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. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released fora right under this Agreement. A by who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the with the Hospital at Step (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a -a difference arising artsing-between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also It the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first f t given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c shall complaint hall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days advice of her immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner -manner and sequence : Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy ? sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are to be violated. The Chief Nursing immediate supervisor will de her decision in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision calendar days following the day on which the presented to her. Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the nine (9) calendar days of the submission of extended by agreement of the parties. It of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes In all steps of this Grievance Procedure, the aggrieved nurse, if desired, may be accompanied by a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretation, application, administration or alleged violation representative of the including any Grievance Committee. All complaints and grievances shall be taken up in the following manner: I No. A nurse having a question as or complaint shall refer to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed his or at any stage her supervisor within five (5) working days of the grievance procedureactual occurrence leading to the question or a complaint. The Supervisor shall reply to the nurse, including giving the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled answer to be represented by her the question or his representativecomplaint within five (5) working days from the date of submission. In No. Should the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall answer to the nurse in Step No. not be acceptable to the nurse, then the nurse shall submit his or her grievance writing to the Director of this right Nursing within seven (7) working days of receiving the answer in advanceStep No. of the Grievance Procedure. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent Director of Nursing shall within seven (7) working days of receipt of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possiblegrievance, and it is that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r ought reasonably to have come reply in writing to the attention nurse giving the answer to the grievance. No. Should the answer to the nurse Step No. not be acceptable to the nurse, then the nurse shall submit his or her grievance in writing to the Administrator within five (5) working days of receiving the answer in Step No. of the Grievance Procedure. The Administrator shall, within five (5) working days of receipt of the grievance, call a meeting of all parties involved and the Administrator shall have five (5) working days following the meeting to study the matter and make his or her reply in writing to the nurse. This may include advice and assistance from othersNo. If is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a a grievance within nine (9) calendar days Should the answer to the nurse in the following manner and Step No. The nurse may submit a by not be acceptable to the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. then the grievance may be submitted to arbitration. If no written request for arbitration is received within ten (10) working days from the Hospital Administrator or designatedate the reply is made Step No. A meeting will the HospitalAdministrator or designate grievance shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the nine (9) calendar days same grievance shall not be the subject matter of a further grievance. Any of the submission of time allowances outlined in the above Grievance Procedure may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. It In determining the time within which any action is to be taken or completed under the terms of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at this Agreement, such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement time limits shall be originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number exclusive of nurses grievances Saturdays, Sundays and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:Paid Holidays.

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 to, processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. , At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within calendar days following advice of her immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to her immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to and shall identify the nature of the grievance and-the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated, The immediate supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days in following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following manner and the decision under Step No. The the nurse may submit a by the nurse, written grievance to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented Noto her. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate 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 is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the Director of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released forfor exercising a right under this Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, application administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. , The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH COLLECTIVEAGREEMENT adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed or designate. The grievance shall be on a referred to in Article and shall identi the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It it is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT COLLECTIVEAGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is 'the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint stage, procedure a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, discharge the Hospital Home shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the Director of Nursing the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her the Director of Nursing or his immediate supervisor designate within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9( 9 ) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the Director of Nursing's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance signed by the nurse, nurse to the be on a form grievance partiesDirector of Nursing. The Chief Grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and must specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The Director of Nursing will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, settlement then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance may be submitted to the Hospital Home Administrator or designateher designee. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Home Administrator or designate her 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 is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Home Administrator or designate her designee may have such counsel and assistance as she may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Home shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the step date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital Home and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by It is expressly understood, however, that the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting a nurse which such nurse could herself institute and the processing of such grievanceregular grievance procedure shall not be thereby bypassed. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless procedure. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the probationary nurse with the Home at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is released foreffected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between a member of the parties bargaining unit and the Hospital or vice-versa relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local AssociationAgreement. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse an employee has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within (9) fourteen calendar days after from the circumstances event giving rise to it the grievance, or from when the employee should have occurred r ought reasonably to have come become aware of the event giving rise to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice and assistance from others. If is no grievance and, failing settlement within nine seven (97) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine the seven (9) calendar 7)calendar days following her immediate supervisor’s decision in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may employee must submit a by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Associationsigned by her to her Nurse Manager and may be accompanied, signed designateif she so desires, by her union xxxxxxx. The grievance shall shall identi must identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and the specific provisions of the Agreement which alleged to have been violated. The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate Nurse Manager will deliver her or his decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: nine No. Within seven (97) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the employee who, if she so desires, may be accompanied by her union xxxxxxx, may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing who will deliver her decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented. Failing Settlement, then: No. Within seven (7) calendar days following the decision in the immediately preceding step, the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator Director of Human Resources or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Director of Human Resources or designate and the nine Grievance Committee within seven (97) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meetingmutual agreement. It is further or designate understood that either party may have such assistance as they may desire at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between The decision of the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. delivered in writing within fourteen (144) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 date of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:meeting.

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including ineluding the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. , In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar 9)calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within calendar days following advice of her supervisor's decision in the owing manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to her supervisor, The grievance shall be OR a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the which are alleged to be violated. The supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days in following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following manner and the decision under Step No. The I, the nurse may submit a by the nurse, written to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the to The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate 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 is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. , A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse eased for exercising a right under this Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is released forlodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this a grievance The Grievance Procedure is defined to be set forth as a difference follows: The parties hereto agree that all differences arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, applicationapplication or administration of this Agreement, administration or alleged violation of the including any question questions as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At arbitrable or arising from any alleged violation Agreement, shall be dealt with in accordance with the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the following grievance procedure, including provided however this section shall not apply to matters provided for in The Police Services Act of Ontario and Regulations pursuant thereto. The Police Board shall recognize and deal with the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled Grievance Committee to be represented appointed by her or his representative. In the case Police Association consisting of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent not more than seven (7) members of the parties that complaints of nurses Association who shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nursePolice Service covered by Agreement. This A representative Police Association and legal may include advice and assistance from othersattend at any step of the procedure including arbitration. If is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a Any person covered by the provisions Agreement who feel that they have a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step No. The nurse may submit a by the nurseshall, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the nine (9) calendar days of the submission of extended by agreement of the parties. It of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following becoming of the circumstance giving rise to fact which is the complaint or subject of the grievance. A grievance by , present the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing to the Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee shall investigate the grievance of the member and attempt to If the informal resolution is not successful, the Grievance Committee shall present the grievance signed by each the aggrieved member to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate designee within thirty (30) days of the date upon which the grievance was presented to the Committee by the member. The or designee shall meet with the Grievance Committee within fourteen (14) days from the date upon which the grievance is presented by the Grievance Committee, and shall render a decision in writing within seven days thereafter. If the Chief of Police or designee fails to meet with the Grievance Committee within the circumstances giving rise said fourteen (14) days through default, or decision of the Chief of Police or designee is not acceptable to the to have Grievance Committee, or if Chief of Police or designee has not rendered a decision within the time prescribed by the preceding paragraph, the Grievance Committee may a copy of the member’s grievance to the AGREEMENT MARCH attention Administrator of the Regional Police Services Board, but shall do so within fourteen (14) days of the date upon which the Chief or designee has rendered a decision, or if the Chief or Designee fails to render any decision within the said seven (7) days, or to meet within the said fourteen (14) day period, then within fourteen (14) days the expiration of fourteen (14) or seven (7) day period respectively. The Regional Police Services Board shall, within thirty (30) days after service of the copy of the grievance upon the Administrator, with the Grievance Committee and shall then within seven (7) days after with the Grievance Committee, notify the said Committee in writing of its decision with regard to the grievance. In the event that the decision of the Regional Police Services Board is not acceptable to the Grievance the said Grievance may notify the said Board in writing, that it desires the grievance to be treated as being initiated at Step Nosubmitted to an arbitrator, in accordance with The Police Services Act. I The arbitrator shall not have the jurisdiction to alter or change any ofthe provisions ofthis Agreement or to substitute any new provision in lieu thereof, nor to give any decision inconsistent with the terms and provisions ofthis Agreement or to deal any matter not related to the subject matter of this Agreement. The cost ofthe arbitrator, if any, shall be borne equally by the Region Police Association and the applicable provisions Regional Police Services Board. It is agreed that any of the time limits set out in this Article may be extended by the mutual agreement of both parties. A dispute to general application or interpretation (policy grievance) initiated by either party commencing at the in the process identified as Article In the event that the Board filed the grievance, the counterpart for the Chief shall then apply with respect to be the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:Association President.

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is that understoodthat a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Hospital Central Agreement March No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is that understoodthat a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement ‘which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint cornplaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the to grievance have occurred or ought reasonablyto have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. I,the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 I processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. I The that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c shall complaint be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Step No. nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the Hospital Central Agreement March applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationworking conditions and the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement, including any question questions as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At It is understood and agreed that the time formal discipline imposed may be assisted by Grievance Committee at all steps of the complaint or grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the may be assisted by the representative at any stage all steps of the grievance procedure, including the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties that all complaints of nurses shall and grievances be adjusted as quickly as possible. is understood that any employee may present an oral complaint at any time to immediate supervisor without resorting to the grievance procedure below. Except where otherwise provided, and it is understood that a nurse an employee has no grievance unless and until she or he has the matter is first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c shall be discussed with her or his the employee's immediate supervisor within (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nursesupervisor. This The employee may include advice and assistance from othersbe accompanied by xxxxxxx if so desires. If upon the completion of said discussion the matter is no settlement within nine (9) calendar daysnot resolved, it shall then may be taken up a a grievance within nine (9) calendar days grieved and disposed of in the following manner and Step Nomanner. The nurse may employee must submit a by the nurse, written grievance to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designateSupervisor. The grievance shall specify the Article or Articles of which a violation is alleged and shall identi the nature contain a statement of the facts relied upon and indicate the provisions relief sought. Such grievance must be submitted within ten (10) working days of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable occurrence of the event which gave rise to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may and must be submitted signed by the employee claiming to the Hospital Administrator or designatebe aggrieved. A meeting will shall be arranged to discuss the HospitalAdministrator or designate and grievance. The employee may be accompanied by committee member. The member of management to whom the nine (9) calendar grievance was submitted shall submit the answer in writing within ten working days of the submission of extended by agreement filing of the parties. It grievance at Step Failing settlement of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. or failure of the appropriate member of Management in Step No. Xxx submit the reply within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to prescribed period, the complaint or grievance. A grievance by employee shall present the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH attention Department of the Society within five (5) working days from the time the reply is received or should have been received in Step No. I.A meeting shall be arranged to discuss the grievance. The Department shall have five (5) working days from the date of receipt to render a decision. Such decision shall be in writing. Step Failing settlement of the grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and or failure of the applicable provisions appropriate member of this Article Management in Step No. to submit the reply within the prescribed period, the employee shall then apply with respect present the grievance in writing to the processing Director of such Human Resources within five (5) working days from the time the reply is received or should have been received in Step No. A meeting shall be arranged to discuss the grievance. The release Director of Human Resources shall have five (5) working days from the date of receipt to render a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability decision. Such decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:in writing.

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local AssociationUnion. Hospital Central Agreement -March The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Union, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing to the Labour Relations Officer and the local Union representative within nine (9) calendar days following the step date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association Union concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance Hospital Central Agreement -March have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationworking conditions and the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement, including any question questions as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At It is understood and agreed that the time formal discipline imposed may be assisted by Grievance Committee at all steps of the complaint or grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the may be assisted by the representative at any stage all steps of the grievance procedure, including the plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties that all complaints of nurses shall and grievances be adjusted as quickly as possible. is understood that any employee may present an oral complaint at any time to immediate supervisor without resorting to the grievance procedure below. Except where otherwise provided, and it is understood that a nurse an employee has no grievance unless and until she or he has the matter is first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c shall be discussed with her or his the employee's immediate supervisor within (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nursesupervisor. This The employee may include advice and assistance from othersbe accompanied by xxxxxxx if so desires. If upon the completion of said discussion the matter is no settlement within nine (9) calendar daysnot resolved, it shall then may be taken up a a grievance within nine (9) calendar days grieved and disposed of in the following manner and Step Nomanner. The nurse may employee must submit a by the nurse, written grievance to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designateSupervisor. The grievance shall specify the Article or Articles of which a violation is alleged and shall identi the nature contain a statement of the facts relied upon and indicate the provisions relief sought. Such grievance must be submitted within ten (10) working days of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable occurrence of the event which gave rise to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the Failing settlement, then: nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the grievance may and must be submitted signed by the employee claiming to the Hospital Administrator or designatebe aggrieved. A meeting will shall be arranged to discuss the HospitalAdministrator or designate and grievance. The employee may be accompanied by committee member. The member of management to whom the nine (9) calendar grievance was submitted shall submit the answer in writing within ten working days of the submission of extended by agreement filing of the parties. It grievance at Step Failing settlement of the Ontario Nurses’ present at the meeting. It is further or designate may at such meeting. within nine (9) the step A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate at Step No. or failure of the appropriate member of Management in Step No. Ito submit the reply within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving rise to prescribed period, the complaint or grievance. A grievance by employee shall present the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief Nursing Officer or designate within the circumstances giving rise to the to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH attention Department of the Society within five (5) working days from the time the reply is received or should have been received in Step No. I.A meeting shall be arranged to discuss the grievance. The Department shall have five (5) working days from the date of receipt to render a decision. Such decision shall be in writing. Step Failing settlement of the grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and or failure of the applicable provisions appropriate member of this Article Management in Step No. to submit the reply within the prescribed period, the employee shall then apply with respect present the grievance in writing to the processing Director of such Human Resources within five (5) working days from the time the reply is received or should have been received in Step No. A meeting shall be arranged to discuss the grievance. The release Director of Human Resources shall have five (5) working days from the date of receipt to render a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability decision. Such decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:in writing.

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his or immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and Step No. sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her or his immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The Chief Nursing immediate supervisor will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. through the Association, signed designatenurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or designate who will deliver a decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her or him. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate 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 is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the HospitalAdministrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the Director of Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question quest-ion as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At A t the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her or his immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The Chief Nursing immediate supervisor will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. through Within nine (9) calendar days following the Association, signed designatedecision under Step No. The the nurse may submit the written grievance shall shall identi to the nature Director of Nursing or designate who will deliver a decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the provisions of the written grievance was presented to her or him. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a t i m e and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee 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 Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinter- pretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who grieving to the Director of Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and Step sequence: No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing or designate will deliver her or his decision in within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the to grievance have occurred or ought reasonablyto have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of immediate decisi-on in the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The Chief Nursing e immediate supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: Step No. through Within nine (9) calendar days following the Association, signed designatedecision under Step No. The the nurse may submit the written grievance shall shall identi to the nature Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the provisions of the written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, thenthen : Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate 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 is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she may desire at such meeting. The decision of the shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning concerning. the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the Director of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse released for exercising a right under Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is released forlodged by the nurse with the a t Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretationthe interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to t o whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also It the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her immediate decision in the following manner and Step Nosequence: NO. The nurse may submit a grievance, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance partiesher supervisor. The Chief Nursing grievance shall a referred to Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the which are alleged to be violated. The supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented No. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, thenthen : Step No. nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written ‘grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then : No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision in Step No. the grievance may be submitted to in writing the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate 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 Ontario Nurses’ ! Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she 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. A copy of the third step grievance reply will be provided to the Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance g arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the retationinterpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originate originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each Chief nurse who is grieving to the Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the AGREEMENT MARCH 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 of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released fora right under this Agreement. A by who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the with the Hospital at Step (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to (theinterpretation, applicationthe interpretation, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the plaint complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance. The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her his immediate supervisor the opportunity o of AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the her complaint. Such c shall complaint be discussed with wit! her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred r or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This may include advice nurse and assistance from others. If is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up a as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in advice of her immediate supervisor's decision n the following manner and sequence: Step No. The nurse may submit a written grievance, signed by the nurse, to the her immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance partiesand the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are to be violated. The Chief Nursing immediate supervisor will de her decision in writing writin within nine (9) calendar days following the day on the grievance was -presented to her. Failing settlement, then: Step Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writin within nine (9) calendar days from the date on w the written grievance was presented Noto her. through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall shall identi the nature of the the provisions of the The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both or designate will deliver her or his decision days following the day on which the parties. Failing settlement, then: Step No. Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writin to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement a of the parties. It is understood and a xxxx t at a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she may desire at such meeting. The decision of the shall be delivered writin within nine (9) days following the step date of meeting. resident A complaint or grievance g directly between the Hospital and the Association on concerning the retationthe. interpretation, application a plication or alleged violation -violation of the the, Agreement shall be originate e originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstance giving following.the circumstances rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by Hospital shall e filed h the Hospital be filed with the Bargaining Unit President Local or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in In writing signed by each Chief nurse who is to the Nursing Officer or her designate within wit in fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the have occurred or ought reasonably to have to come o the AGREEMENT MARCH attention of of-the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall all then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:for exercising a right under this A A claim by a nurse who has completed her pro period that she has- been unjustly or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a writ en statement of such grievance is lodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by: nurse; or