Common use of Benefit Costs Clause in Contracts

Benefit Costs. In light of the Employer’s desire to contain benefit costs in the future as well as the parties mutual interest in sustaining a fair and competitive level of benefits, the parties agree to meet during the life of the agreement to discuss ways of containing and reducing benefit costs. Where the parties can identify by mutual agreement cost savings, the Employer agrees to re-invest fifty percent (50%) of the savings into new and/or modified benefit provisions. DATED AT Kitchener, THIS DAY OF , 2012. (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #7 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Ad Builder Temporary Assignment Employees in the Ad Builders classification temporarily assigned for one (1) hour or more to a Layout Technician classification in the Advertising collective agreement shall maintain their place on the wage scale of the higher classification of the work being done. Ie. an Ad Builder at the top rate will be paid at the top rate of the Layout Technician classification. Where in the opinion of the Employer, two (2) or more employees have relatively equal skill and ability, the employee with the most seniority will be selected for the temporary assignment. DATED AT Kitchener, THIS DAY OF , 2012. (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #8 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”)

Benefit Costs. In light of the Employer’s desire to contain benefit costs in the future as well as the parties mutual interest in sustaining a fair and competitive level of benefits, the parties agree to meet during the life of the agreement to discuss ways of containing and reducing benefit costs. Where the parties can identify by mutual agreement cost savings, the Employer agrees to re-re- invest fifty percent (50%) of the savings into new and/or modified benefit provisions. RE-SIGNED - DATED AT Kitchener, THIS DAY OF , 2012this 28th day of August 2020. (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #7 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Ad Builder Temporary Assignment Employees in the Ad Builders classification temporarily assigned for one (1) hour or more to a Layout Technician classification in the Advertising collective agreement shall maintain their place on the wage scale of the higher classification of the work being done. Ie. an Ad Builder at the top rate will be paid at the top rate of the Layout Technician classification. Where in the opinion of the Employer, two (2) or more employees have relatively equal skill and ability, the employee with the most seniority will be selected for the temporary assignment. DATED AT Kitchener, THIS DAY OF , 2012. 8/28/2020 | 8/28/2020 | 4:21 PM EDT 1:10 PM PDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #8 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP Unifor LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”)) Re: Reporter/Photographer Job Premium The parties agree that the Reporter/Photographer job premium is to increase to thirty dollars ($30.00) per week to the current incumbent only. The employer agrees Reporters will not be assigned to take photographs. RE-SIGNED - DATED AT Kitchener, this 28th day of August 2020. 8/28/2020 | 8/28/2020 | 4:21 PM EDT 1:10 PM PDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #9 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and Unifor LOCAL 87-M (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Parking The employer will provide paid parking (Xxxxx Street Entrance) to all union employees to a maximum of thirty (30) parking spots on a first come first serve basis. RE-SIGNED - DATED AT Kitchener, this 28th day of August 2020. 8/28/2020 |

Benefit Costs. In light of the Employer’s desire to contain benefit costs in the future as well as the parties mutual interest in sustaining a fair and competitive level of benefits, the parties agree to meet during the life of the agreement to discuss ways of containing and reducing benefit costs. Where the parties can identify by mutual agreement cost savings, the Employer agrees to re-invest fifty percent (50%) of the savings into new and/or modified benefit provisions. DATED AT KitchenerRE-SIGNED, THIS DAY this 28th day of August 2020. 9/14/2020 | 8:57 AM EDT 9/1/2020 | 6:31 PM EDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #5 between The Waterloo Region Record, 2012A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and Unifor LOCAL 87-M (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Parking The employer will provide paid parking (Xxxxx Street Entrance) to all union employees to a maximum of thirty (30) parking spots on a first come first serve basis. RE-SIGNED, this 28th day of August 2020. 9/14/2020 | 8:57 AM EDT 9/1/2020 | 6:31 PM EDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #6 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and Unifor LOCAL 87-M (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Reprisals or Recrimination The parties agree that there shall be no reprisals or recrimination against any persons for actions taken in connection with this set of negotiations. RE-SIGNED, this 28th day of August 2020. 9/14/2020 | 8:57 AM EDT 9/1/2020 | 6:31 PM EDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #7 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP Unifor LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Ad Builder Temporary Assignment Employees in the Ad Builders classification temporarily assigned for one (1) hour or more to a Layout Technician classification in the Advertising collective agreement shall maintain their place on the wage scale of the higher classification of the work being done. Ie. an Ad Builder at the top rate will be paid at the top rate of the Layout Technician classification. Where in the opinion of the Employer, two (2) or more employees have relatively equal skill and ability, the employee with the most seniority will be selected for the temporary assignment. DATED AT Kitchener, THIS DAY OF , 2012. (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #8 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”)

Benefit Costs. In light of the Employer’s desire to contain benefit costs in the future as well as the parties mutual interest in sustaining a fair and competitive level of benefits, the parties agree to meet during the life of the agreement to discuss ways of containing and reducing benefit costs. Where the parties can identify by mutual agreement cost savings, the Employer agrees to re-invest fifty percent (50%) of the savings into new and/or modified benefit provisions. DATED AT KitchenerRE-SIGNED, THIS 28th DAY OF , 2012August 2020. 8/28/2020 | 4:24 PM EDT 8/28/2020 | 1:13 PM PDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #7 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP UNIFOR LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Ad Builder Temporary Assignment Employees in the Ad Builders classification temporarily assigned for one (1) hour or more to a Layout Technician classification in the Advertising collective agreement shall maintain their place on the wage scale of the higher classification of the work being done. Ie. an Ad Builder at the top rate will be paid at the top rate of the Layout Technician classification. Where in the opinion of the Employer, two (2) or more employees have relatively equal skill and ability, the employee with the most seniority will be selected for the temporary assignment. DATED AT KitchenerRE-SIGNED, THIS 28th DAY OF , 2012August 2020. 8/28/2020 | 4:24 PM EDT 8/28/2020 | 1:13 PM PDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #8 between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and CEP UNIFOR LOCAL 87-M SOUTHERN ONTARIO NEWSMEDIA GUILD (hereinafter known as “the Union”) Re: Vacation Entitlement/Retirement Allowance for Employees Eligible for the Deferred Compensation Arrangement New employees hired September 17, 2007 or after, will not have access to retiree benefits. RE-SIGNED, THIS 28th DAY OF August 2020. 8/28/2020 | 4:24 PM EDT 8/28/2020 | 1:13 PM PDT (For the Employer) (For the Union) LETTER OF AGREEMENT #9 NEW between The Waterloo Region Record, A division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. (hereinafter known as “the Employer”) and UNIFOR LOCAL 87-M (hereinafter known as “the Union”)