Common use of Association Recognition and Representation Clause in Contracts

Association Recognition and Representation. ‌ 3.01 The University recognizes the Association as the representative for all regular full-time (RFT), contractually limited, and part-time professional/managerial staff, save and except the following: (a) persons who are members of the Executive Group; and (b) persons covered by collective agreements or substituting bargaining relationships between the employer and other trade unions or associations; 3.02 The University and the Association mutually agree that in matters related to the administration of salaries, benefits and compensation policies the following persons are excluded from participating in salary, benefits and compensation policies discussions on behalf of the Association: (a) persons employed in positions that report directly to the President, Vice-Presidents or Associate Vice-Presidents; (b) persons employed in positions within the Office of the President, Offices of the Vice- President and Associate Vice-Presidents; (c) persons employed in positions within the Human Resources Division and all employees who are employed in positions outside of the Human Resources Division in a confidential capacity in matters relating to Human Resources and/or Labour Relations as per 2.03 (e)(vii); (d) persons employed as managers within the Financial Services Division and the Manager of Computing Administration Systems. 3.03 The Association and the University agree that the above inclusions and exclusions are specifically developed only for this particular Compact. 3.04 Notwithstanding the above, professional/managerial employees are not obliged to become members of the Association. The University agrees to deduct from the pay of each employee who voluntarily agrees in writing to become a member of the Association, such members’ dues as are established by the Association. Within the first week of each month, the University will send to the Association, a list of all persons from whose salaries deductions of the Association’s dues were made during the preceding month and the amount deducted from each member and the total deposited. The University will also provide the Association with a list of all professional/managerial staff on a quarterly basis. 3.05 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Compact, the University reserves the right to determine specific professional/managerial employees’ terms and conditions of employment. 3.06 The Association may provide representation, but not to the exclusion of other professional/managerial staff, and the University will also actively seek participation of professional/managerial staff on standing and ad hoc committees where such committees are established to review changes or to formulate University policies affecting the working conditions or working environment of the professional/managerial staff. The University will appoint representatives following such consultation. 3.07 The University recognizes the competence and experience of its professional/managerial employees and that they are committed and dedicated beyond the letter of the individual job description and that they are essential to the University community. 3.08 The Association recognizes the University’s need to manage its human resources for the betterment of the institution and is committed to working closely with the administration to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.09 In recognition of the value and commitment of employees, the University agrees to make every effort to retain and train employees on an ongoing basis, including the provision of professional development opportunities, to ensure required skills and competencies are maintained. 3.10 The University recognizes the right of the Association to appoint a Chief Representative and two (2) Assistant Chief Representatives to service dispute/problem resolution. 3.11 For the purpose of annual salary and benefit discussions, the University will recognize no more than four (4) representatives of the Association. 3.12 The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association will be entitled to up to a maximum of twenty per cent (20%) time off to engage in University related Association business, such time to be paid for by the central administration. The employee and their supervisor will provide the necessary documentation to the respective Vice-President which demonstrates the employee’s requirement to attend to University related Association business prior to authorization to reimburse the department. 3.13 Any decision by a unit/department to eliminate the position occupied by the Chair or Vice- Chair of the Association will be first subject to approval of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, or their designate, and the Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk. In such circumstances, the University will work with the Association in an attempt to minimize any negative impacts that may arise from this decision.

Association Recognition and Representation. ‌ 3.01 The University recognizes the Association as the representative for all regular full-time (RFT), contractually limited, and part-time professional/managerial staff, save and except the following: (a) persons who are members of the Executive Group; and (b) persons covered by collective agreements or substituting bargaining relationships between the employer and other trade unions or associations; 3.02 The University and the Association mutually agree that in matters related to the administration of salaries, benefits and compensation policies the following persons are excluded from participating in salary, benefits and compensation policies discussions on behalf of the Association: (a) persons employed in positions that report directly to the President, Vice-Presidents or Associate Vice-Presidents; (b) persons employed in positions within the Office of the President, Offices of the Vice- President and Associate Vice-Presidents; (c) persons employed in positions within the Human Resources Division and all employees who are employed in positions outside of the Human Resources Division in a confidential capacity in matters relating to Human Resources and/or Labour Relations as per 2.03 (e)(vii)Division; (d) persons employed as managers within the Financial Services Division and the Manager of Computing Administration Systems. 3.03 The Association and the University agree that the above inclusions and exclusions are specifically developed only for this particular Compact. 3.04 Notwithstanding the above, professional/managerial employees are not obliged to become members of the Association. The University agrees to deduct from the pay of each employee who voluntarily agrees in writing to become a member of the Association, such members’ dues as are established by the Association. Within the first week of each month, the University will send to the Association, a list of all persons from whose salaries deductions of the Association’s dues were made during the preceding month and the amount deducted from each member and the total deposited. The University will also provide the Association with a list of all professional/managerial staff on a quarterly basis. 3.05 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Compact, the University reserves the right to determine specific professional/managerial employees’ terms and conditions of employment. 3.06 The Association may provide representation, but not to the exclusion of other professional/managerial staff, and the University will also actively seek participation of professional/managerial staff on standing and ad hoc committees where such committees are established to review changes or to formulate University policies affecting the working conditions or working environment of the professional/managerial staff. The University will appoint representatives following such consultation. 3.07 The University recognizes the competence and experience of its professional/managerial employees and that they are committed and dedicated beyond the letter of the individual job description and that they are essential to the University community. 3.08 The Association recognizes the University’s need to manage its human resources for the betterment of the institution and is committed to working closely with the administration to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.09 In recognition of the value and commitment of employees, the University agrees to make every effort to retain and train employees on an ongoing basis, including the provision of professional development opportunities, to ensure required skills and competencies are maintained. 3.10 The University recognizes the right of the Association to appoint a Chief Representative and two (2) Assistant Chief Representatives to service dispute/problem resolution. 3.11 For the purpose of annual salary and benefit discussions, the University will recognize no more than four (4) representatives of the Association. 3.12 The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association will be entitled to up to a maximum of twenty per cent (20%) time off to engage in University related Association business, such time to be paid for by the central administration. The employee and their supervisor will provide the necessary documentation to the respective Vice-President which demonstrates the employee’s requirement to attend to University related Association business prior to authorization to reimburse the department. 3.13 Any decision by a unit/department to eliminate the position occupied by the Chair or Vice- Chair of the Association will be first subject to approval of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, or their designate, and the Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk. In such circumstances, the University will work with the Association in an attempt to minimize any negative impacts that may arise from this decision.

Association Recognition and Representation. ‌ 3.01 The University recognizes the Association as the representative for all regular full-time (RFT)time, contractually limited, and part-time professional/managerial staff, save and except the following: (a) persons who are members of the Executive Group; and (b) persons covered by collective agreements or substituting bargaining relationships between the employer and other trade unions or associations; 3.02 The University and the Association mutually agree that in matters related to the administration of salaries, benefits and compensation policies the following persons are excluded from participating in salary, benefits and compensation policies discussions on behalf of the Association: (a) persons employed in positions that report directly to the President, Vice-Presidents or Associate Vice-Presidents; (b) persons employed in positions within the Office of the President, Offices of the Vice- President and Associate Vice-Presidents; (c) persons employed in positions within the Human Resources Division and all employees who are employed in positions outside of the Human Resources Division in a confidential capacity in matters relating to Human Resources and/or Labour Relations as per 2.03 (e)(vii)Division; (d) persons employed as managers within the Financial Services Division and the Manager of Computing Administration Systems. 3.03 The Association and the University agree that the above inclusions and exclusions are specifically developed only for this particular Compact. 3.04 Notwithstanding the above, professional/managerial employees are not obliged to become members of the Association. The University agrees to deduct from the pay of each employee employee, who voluntarily agrees in writing to become a member of the Association, Association such members’ dues as are established by the Association. Within the first week of each month, the University will send to the Association, a list of all persons from whose salaries deductions of the Association’s dues were made during the preceding month and the amount deducted from each member and the total deposited. The University will also provide the Association with a list of all professional/managerial staff on a quarterly basis. 3.05 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Compact, the University reserves the right to determine specific professional/managerial employees’ employees terms and conditions of employment. 3.06 The Association may provide representation, but not to the exclusion of other professional/managerial staff, and the University will also actively seek participation of professional/managerial staff on standing and ad hoc committees where such committees are established to review changes or to formulate University policies affecting the working conditions or working environment of the professional/managerial staff. The University will appoint representatives following such consultation. 3.07 The University recognizes the competence and experience of its professional/managerial employees and that they are committed and dedicated beyond the letter of the individual job description and that they are essential to the University university community. 3.08 The Association recognizes the University’s need to manage its human resources for the betterment of the institution and is committed to working closely with the administration to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.09 In recognition of the value and commitment of employees, the University agrees to make every effort to retain and train employees on an ongoing basis, including the provision of professional development opportunities, to ensure required skills and competencies are maintained. 3.10 The University will notify the Chair of the Association, or their designate, of any termination of a regular full time, dues paying member, as soon as is reasonably possible following the termination meeting, in order to allow it to respond appropriately to the member in the event they initiate contact with its office. The Association agrees that it will keep any information provided by the University strictly confidential. 3.11 Notwithstanding the terms of this compact, there is nothing to prevent an employee from negotiating his/her own termination agreement with the University. 3.12 The University recognizes the right of the Association to appoint a Chief Representative and two (2) Assistant Chief Representatives to service dispute/problem resolution. 3.11 3.13 For the purpose of annual salary and benefit discussions, the University will recognize no more than four (4) representatives of the Association. 3.12 3.14 The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association will be entitled to up to a maximum of twenty per cent (20%) % time off to engage in University related Association business, such time to be paid for by the central administration. The employee and their supervisor will provide the necessary documentation to the respective Vice-President which demonstrates the employee’s requirement to attend to University related Association business prior to authorization to reimburse the department. 3.13 3.15 Any decision by a unitUnit/department Department to eliminate the position occupied by the Chair or Vice- Vice Chair of the Association will be first subject to approval of the Associate Vice-President, President (Human Resources, or their designate, ) and the Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk. In such circumstances, circumstances the University will work with the Association in an attempt to minimize any negative impacts that may arise from this decision.

Association Recognition and Representation. ‌ 3.01 The University recognizes the Association as the representative for all regular full-time (RFT)time, contractually limited, and part-time professional/managerial staff, save and except the following: (a) persons who are members of the Executive Group; and (b) persons covered by collective agreements or substituting bargaining relationships between the employer and other trade unions or associations; 3.02 The University and the Association mutually agree that in matters related to the administration of salaries, benefits and compensation policies the following persons are excluded from participating in salary, benefits and compensation policies discussions on behalf of the Association: (a) persons employed in positions that report directly to the President, Vice-Presidents or Associate Vice-Presidents; (b) persons employed in positions within the Office of the President, Offices of the Vice- President and Associate Vice-Presidents; (c) persons employed in positions within the Human Resources Division and all employees who are employed in positions outside of the Human Resources Division in a confidential capacity in matters relating to Human Resources and/or Labour Relations as per 2.03 (e)(vii)Division; (d) persons employed as managers within the Financial Services Division and the Manager of Computing Administration Systems. 3.03 The Association and the University agree that the above inclusions and exclusions are specifically developed only for this particular Compact. 3.04 Notwithstanding the above, professional/managerial employees are not obliged to become members of the Association. The University agrees to deduct from the pay of each employee employee, who voluntarily agrees in writing to become a member of the Association, Association such members’ dues as are established by the Association. Within the first week of each month, the University will send to the Association, a list of all persons from whose salaries deductions of the Association’s dues were made during the preceding month and the amount deducted from each member and the total deposited. The University will also provide the Association with a list of all professional/managerial staff on a quarterly basis. 3.05 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Compact, the University reserves the right to determine specific professional/managerial employees’ employees terms and conditions of employment. 3.06 The Association may provide representation, but not to the exclusion of other professional/managerial staff, and the University will also actively seek participation of professional/managerial staff on standing and ad hoc committees where such committees are established to review changes or to formulate University policies affecting the working conditions or working environment of the professional/managerial staff. The University will appoint representatives following such consultation. 3.07 The University recognizes the competence and experience of its professional/managerial employees and that they are committed and dedicated beyond the letter of the individual job description and that they are essential to the University university community. 3.08 The Association recognizes the University’s need to manage its human resources for the betterment of the institution and is committed to working closely with the administration to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.09 In recognition of the value and commitment of employees, the University agrees to make every effort to retain and train employees on an ongoing basis, including the provision of professional development opportunities, to ensure required skills and competencies are maintained. 3.10 Subject to any unforeseen or extenuating circumstances, in the event the University declares a need to make redundant any regular full-time position, the Director, Staff Relations will discuss the implications of such potential redundancy with the Association in advance, a minimum of fifteen (15) working days prior to any such determination. Such discussions shall remain confidential between the University and the Association. 3.11 Notwithstanding the terms of this compact, there is nothing to prevent an employee from negotiating his/her own termination agreement with the University. 3.12 The University recognizes the right of the Association to appoint a Chief Representative and two (2) Assistant Chief Representatives to service dispute/problem resolution. 3.11 For the purpose of annual salary and benefit discussions, the University will recognize no more than four (4) representatives of the Association. 3.12 The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association will be entitled to up to a maximum of twenty per cent (20%) time off to engage in University related Association business, such time to be paid for by the central administration. The employee and their supervisor will provide the necessary documentation to the respective Vice-President which demonstrates the employee’s requirement to attend to University related Association business prior to authorization to reimburse the department. 3.13 Any decision by a unit/department to eliminate the position occupied by the Chair or Vice- Chair of the Association will be first subject to approval of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, or their designate, and the Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk. In such circumstances, the University will work with the Association in an attempt to minimize any negative impacts that may arise from this decision.two

Association Recognition and Representation. ‌ 3.01 The University recognizes the Association as the representative for all regular full-time (RFT), contractually limited, and part-time professional/managerial staff, save and except the following: (a) persons who are members of the Executive Group; and (b) persons covered by collective agreements or substituting bargaining relationships between the employer and other trade unions or associations; 3.02 The University and the Association mutually agree that in matters related to the administration of salaries, benefits and compensation policies the following persons are excluded from participating in salary, benefits and compensation policies discussions on behalf of the Association: (a) persons employed in positions that report directly to the President, Vice-Presidents or Associate Vice-Presidents; (b) persons employed in positions within the Office of the President, Offices of the Vice- President and Associate Vice-Presidents; (c) persons employed in positions within the Human Resources Division and all employees who are employed in positions outside of the Human Resources Division in a confidential capacity in matters relating to Human Resources and/or Labour Relations as per 2.03 (e)(vii); (d) persons employed as managers within the Financial Services Division and the Manager of Computing Administration SystemsDivision. 3.03 The Association and the University agree that the above inclusions and exclusions are specifically developed only for this particular Compact. 3.04 Notwithstanding the aboveFor all employees hired before May 1, professional/managerial 2024: For all employees are not obliged to become members of the Association. The University agrees to deduct from the pay of each employee who voluntarily agrees in writing to become a member of the Associationhired on or after May 1, such members’ dues as are established by the Association. Within the first week of each month, the University will send to the Association, a list of all persons from whose salaries deductions of the Association’s dues were made during the preceding month and the amount deducted from each member and the total deposited. The University will also provide the Association with a list of all professional/managerial staff on a quarterly basis.2024: 3.05 Notwithstanding Subject to the provisions of this Compact, the University reserves the right to determine specific professional/managerial employees’ terms and conditions of employment. 3.06 The Association may provide representation, but not to the exclusion of other professional/managerial staff, and the University will also actively seek participation of professional/managerial staff on standing and ad hoc committees where such committees are established to review changes or to formulate University policies affecting the working conditions or working environment of the professional/managerial staff. The University will appoint representatives following such consultation. 3.07 The University recognizes the competence and experience of its professional/managerial employees and that they are committed and dedicated beyond the letter of the individual job description and that they are essential to the University community. 3.08 The Association recognizes the University’s need to manage its human resources for the betterment of the institution and is committed to working closely with the administration to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.09 In recognition of the value and commitment of employees, the University agrees to make every effort to retain and train employees on an ongoing basis, including the provision of professional development opportunities, to ensure required skills and competencies are maintained. 3.10 The University recognizes the right of the Association to appoint a Chief Representative and two (2) Assistant Chief Representatives to service dispute/problem resolution. 3.11 For the purpose of annual salary and benefit discussions, the University will recognize no more than four (4) representatives of the Association. 3.12 The Chair and Vice-Chair University agrees to provide the PSA Executive, for the term of the Association Compact, with one hundred twenty percent (120%) release time (1.2 FTE), renewable on May 1 of each year of the Compact. This release time will be entitled to up to a maximum allocated at the discretion of twenty per cent (20%) time off to engage in University related Association business, such time to be paid for by the central administrationPSA Executive. The employee and their supervisor PSA Executive will provide notify Staff Relations in advance of the necessary documentation to the respective Vice-President which demonstrates the employee’s requirement to attend to University related Association business prior to authorization to reimburse the departmentuse of this release time such that affected Departments will be notified. 3.13 Any decision by a unit/department to eliminate the position occupied by the Chair or Vice- Chair of the Association will be first subject to approval of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, or their designate, and the Vice-President, Finance, Administration and RiskFinance & Operations. In such circumstances, the University will work with the Association in an attempt to minimize any negative impacts that may arise from this decision.

Association Recognition and Representation. ‌ 3.01 The University recognizes the Association as the representative for all regular full-time (RFT), contractually limited, and part-time professional/managerial staff, save and except the following: (a) persons who are members of the Executive Group; and (b) persons covered by collective agreements or substituting bargaining relationships between the employer and other trade unions or associations; 3.02 The University and the Association mutually agree that in matters related to the administration of salaries, benefits and compensation policies the following persons are excluded from participating in salary, benefits and compensation policies discussions on behalf of the Association: (a) persons employed in positions that report directly to the President, Vice-Presidents or Associate Vice-Presidents; (b) persons employed in positions within the Office of the President, Offices of the Vice- President and Associate Vice-Presidents; (c) persons employed in positions within the Human Resources Division and all employees who are employed in positions outside of the Human Resources Division in a confidential capacity in matters relating to Human Resources and/or Labour Relations as per 2.03 (e)(vii)Division; (d) persons employed as managers within the Financial Services Division and the Manager of Computing Administration Systems. 3.03 The Association and the University agree that the above inclusions and exclusions are specifically developed only for this particular Compact. 3.04 Notwithstanding the above, professional/managerial employees are not obliged to become members of the Association. The University agrees to deduct from the pay of each employee who voluntarily agrees in writing to become a member of the Association, such members’ dues as are established by the Association. Within the first week of each month, the University will send to the Association, a list of all persons from whose salaries deductions of the Association’s dues were made during the preceding month and the amount deducted from each member and the total deposited. The University will also provide the Association with a list of all professional/managerial staff on a quarterly basis. 3.05 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Compact, the University reserves the right to determine specific professional/managerial employees’ terms and conditions of employment. 3.06 The Association may provide representation, but not to the exclusion of other professional/managerial staff, and the University will also actively seek participation of professional/managerial staff on standing and ad hoc committees where such committees are established to review changes or to formulate University policies affecting the working conditions or working environment of the professional/managerial staff. The University will appoint representatives following such consultation. 3.07 The University recognizes the competence and experience of its professional/managerial employees and that they are committed and dedicated beyond the letter of the individual job description and that they are essential to the University community. 3.08 The Association recognizes the University’s need to manage its human resources for the betterment of the institution and is committed to working closely with the administration to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.09 In recognition of the value and commitment of employees, the University agrees to make every effort to retain and train employees on an ongoing basis, including the provision of professional development opportunities, to ensure required skills and competencies are maintained. 3.10 The University recognizes the right of the Association to appoint a Chief Representative and two (2) Assistant Chief Representatives to service dispute/problem resolution. 3.11 For the purpose of annual salary and benefit discussions, the University will recognize no more than four (4) representatives of the Association. 3.12 The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association will be entitled to up to a maximum of twenty per cent (20%) time off to engage in University related Association business, such time to be paid for by the central administration. The employee and their supervisor will provide the necessary documentation to the respective Vice-President which demonstrates the employee’s requirement to attend to University related Association business prior to authorization to reimburse the department. 3.13 Any decision by a unit/department to eliminate the position occupied by the Chair or Vice- Chair of the Association will be first subject to approval of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, or their designate, and the Vice-President, Finance, Administration and Risk. In such circumstances, the University will work with the Association in an attempt to minimize any negative impacts that may arise from this decision.