Common use of Central Bargaining Committee Clause in Contracts

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "“local matters" ” means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An In future central bargaining between CAW and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his his/her normal straight time working hours at his his/her regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve eight (12)8), and in no case will more than one (1) employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the eight (8) hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Union‟s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the HospitalsEmployers' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital Employer at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the HospitalsEmployers' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The HospitalsEmployers' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals Employers accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital an Employer that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Negotiation Committee members shall not commence until:” (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees' International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospital, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central hospital's Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of one members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which that have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in In the event the parties to this agreement Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central cen- tral bargaining, it is agreed that one representa- tive from this bargaining unit may be entitled to a leave of absence to attend either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in central negotia- tions (including caucuses) or only the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six central union caucuses (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local mattersincluding reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one (1 day exclusive of reasonable travel time for each scheduled negotiation session between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Committees. Leave for attendance at the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining central union caucuses shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement the same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the pro- visions of the Collective Agreement. In future central bargaining between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An Service Employees International Union and the Participating Hospitals (including the Princess Xxxxxxxx Hospital) an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central cen- tral negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and purpose of attending arbitration hearings. In no case will more than one employee from the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members Hospital be entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commencecommence of the name of the employee from his Hospital, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitalsif any, who is serving on the Unions' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise and will also notify the hospitals accordinglyHospital. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.Local Negotiating Committee

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of a) In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Employees Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospital, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve seven (12)7) and in no case will more than one (1) employee a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, Committee before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals seven (7) accordingly. a) The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprising of four (4) members to be elected, or appointed amongst employees in the Bargaining Unit, who have completed their probationary period. It is understood that this clause Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiation Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that is the members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not participating in Central Bargainingincluding, arbitration.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in In the event the parties to this agreement Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by it is agreed that one party representative from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen bargaining unit shall be entitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (15including caucuses) days thereafter for or only the purpose of bargaining on local matterscentral Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for each scheduled negotiation session between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local central negotiating committees. In future central bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between Service Employees International Union and the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his their normal straight time working hours at his their regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten Arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from their normal straight time working hours at their regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for (10two) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization days of the paid preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Union’s Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members Members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)eight and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals eight (8) Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital hospital that is not participating Participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisionsprov1s1ons, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s 's Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.. (as defined in the local provisions under

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employee's International Union the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An -participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of artending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will than one employee a hospital be entitled to payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven hospitals accordinglyThe Hospital agrees to a local union Committee (when directly with the Management of this comprising of seven employees, three representatives from the Xxxx'x Falls Hospital (one of which must be the Chief Xxxxxxx) and including four from the from amongst employees in the unit. It is understood that Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. of this clause Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central Committee Collective The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital to, but not including Nothing in this provision is intended to a Hospital that is preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. Subject to the above, not participating in Central Bargainingone employee from any one department shall be on the Negotiating Committee.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Negotiation Committee members shall not commence until:” (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of four members to be appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in In the event the parties to this agreement Agreement agree to negotiate nego- tiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by it is agreed that one party representative from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen bargaining unit shall be entitled to leave of absence to attend either the cen- tral negotiations (15including caucuses) days thereafter for or only the purpose of bargaining on local matters. central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for each scheduled negotia- tion session between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local central negotiating committees. In future central bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between Service Employees International Union and the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysArbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to Arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid members shall receive unpaid time off for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members Members entitled to t o payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). seven, and i n no case w i l l more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled t o such payment The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to t o be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall shall. advise the hospitals seven (7 Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of four members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating intended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. Union Activity The Hospital and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction or coercion exercised or practised by any of their representatives with respect to any employee because of membership or non membership in Central Bargainingthe Union and that there will be no Union activity, solicitation for mem- bership or collection of dues on Hospital premises except with the permission of the Hospital or as specifically provided for in this agreement.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of five (5) members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective reement The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representative of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in a) In the event the parties to this agreement Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of Process O f central bargainingbat-gaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by it is agreed that one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement the leave of absence for attendance at caucuses shall be for more than one of reasonable travel time for each scheduled negotiation session between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of central negotiating committees. Leave for attendance at the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall central Union caucuses be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement the same terms and conditions for O f attendance at negotiations under provisions of the Agreement. In future bargaining between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An Service Employees International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee central negotiating committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee Hospital's central negotiating committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) days. For greater clarityarbitration, central bargaining and Upon reference to arbitration, the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee negotiating committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local levelreceive unpaid time off for of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee negotiating committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid seven and in no case under this provision. The Hospitals' Central hospital's negotiating shall advise the seven hospitals accordingly. Local Committee The Hospital agrees to Negotiating Committee comprising of six members to be elected or from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating shall. be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not in central. bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall advise be to negotiate a renewal of this Agreement. The Hospital agrees that members of the hospitals accordinglyCommittee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital.. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee be determined locally. It is understood that this clause does notify the of such intention,, ARTICLE UNION ADMINISTRATIVE AND The Hospital will a 0 Administrative Committee which shall consist of a Chief Xxxxxxx and seven Stewards selected by the Union, not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.more than three of which committee members shall meet with management at any one time. The representation by Stewards shall be structured as follows: Nursing Patient Registration and Health Records 1

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisionsIn future, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employee's Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the ARTICLE 7 UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee, Committee before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Committee comprising of nine members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the Bargaining Unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in Central Bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating participate in Central Bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that five members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Hospitals Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysArbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to Arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Hospitals Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Committee comprising of four members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. Two regular full time employees, including the Chief Xxxxxxx, when negotiating jointly with one or more other Union Negotiating Committees, and Managements of two or more employees in the Georgian Bay region. Not more than one employee from any one department on the negotiating committee. It is understood agreed that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargainingfull time General Representative of Local may act as members of such Negotiating Committee.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, Negotia- ting before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of two members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospital, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central hospital's Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of one ) members to be elected, or appointed from employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. . bargaining unit and the Hospital or between the union parties hereto relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement. The grievance shall identify the nature of the grievance, the remedy sought, and should, where possible specify the hospital provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to have been violated. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the local levelgrievance procedure an employee shall have the right, to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. Where the Hospital deems it necessary to suspend or discharge an employee, the Hospital shall notify the Union of such suspension or discharge in writing, within three days. It is understood and agreed the mutual desire of the parties hereto that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision complaints shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committeeadjusted as quickly as possible, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. It and it is understood that this clause does not apply an employee has no grievance until he has first given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. The may have the assistance of a union xxxxxxx if he so desires. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate supervisor within five days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. Failing settlement within the five days, it shall then be taken up as a Hospital that is not participating grievance within five days following his immediate decision in Central Bargainingthe following manner and sequence.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local level. purpose of attending arbitration hearings, It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Commit- tee comprised of five (5) members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective nt The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital, The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each Canadian Union of Public Employees and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordinglyseven (7) Hospitals accordingly "The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is understood agreed that this clause does Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not apply leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to a enter an area within the Hospital that in which he is not participating originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in Central Bargaining.the area immediately upon entering it. Such permissionshall not be unreasonablywithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they represent, are to be determined IIy

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause Local Negotiatin g Committee The Hospital agrees t o recognize a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of member t o be elected, or appointed amongst employees i n the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates i n central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be t o negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply to participate i n central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be t o negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that is the of the Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings €or t i m e spent during their regular scheduled working hours i n attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not participating in Central Bargainingincluding, arbitration.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which that have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum of ten (10) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between the union and the hospital at the local level. It is understood and It agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee Ne members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12). The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals accordingly. accordingIy It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining. The Hospital agrees to recognize three (3) Negotiating Committee members as outlined in the local appendix to represent their respective bargaining units. This committee shall be comprised of the unit chairperson in addition to two (2) committee members to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in master bargaining, the purpose of the Local Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined by the central parties. Where the Hospital does not participate in master bargaining, the purpose of the Local Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to and including conciliation. Hours compensated during negotiations will be credited towards part-time employee's seniority in accordance with this article. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Local Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any CAW National or Local representatives when engaged in local negotiations with the Hospital. The parties agree that matters of mutual concern should be discussed at a Committee meeting. Membership shall consist of equal numbers of representatives that shall be determined locally. Meetings will be conducted as necessary with either party requesting a meeting in writing coupled with a proposed agenda. The committee representatives shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending these meetings.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "“local matters" ” means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An In future central bargaining between Unifor Local 1359 and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his his/her normal straight time working hours at his his/her regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating Central Negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve eight (12)8), and in no case will more than one (1) employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the eight (8) hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of four members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be no negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargainingpreclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysarbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven, and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of 5 members to be elected, or appoin- xxx from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not apply participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotia- ting Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is not participating in Central Bargainingintended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of Infuture central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees InternationalUnion and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for two (102) days. For greater clarity, central bargaining and the utilization days of the paid preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Union’s Hospitals' Central NegotiatingCommittee. Upon referenceto arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve eight (12)8) and in no case will more than one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the eight hospitals accordingly. It The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprising of seven (7) members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospitaldoes not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the NegotiatingCommittee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is understood that this clause does not apply intended to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargainingpreclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital.

Central Bargaining Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of In future central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorporation in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six (6) calendar months nor later than three (3) calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen (15) days thereafter for the purpose of bargaining on local matters. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees respectively representing each of Service Employees International Union and the parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agreement. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be determined by mutual agreement between the Central Negotiating Committees referred to above. An participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Hospitals Cen- tral Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to a maximum the point of ten (10) daysArbitration. For greater clarityUpon reference to Arbitration, central bargaining and the utilization of the paid time for the Union’s Central Negotiating Nego- tiating Committee members shall not commence until: (a) The local parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement; or, (b) An impasse is reached between receive unpaid time off for the union and the hospital at the local levelpurpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be twelve (12)seven and in no case will more than one employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Hospitals Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the hospitals seven Hospitals accordingly. Lo-cal -Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Committee comprising of four members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including, arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of any representatives of the Union when negotiating with the Hospital. The number of employees on the Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. Two regular full time employees, including the Chief Xxxxxxx, when negotiating jointly with one or more other Union Negotiating Committees, and Managements of two or more employees in the Georgian Hay region. Not more than one employee from any one department on the negotiating committee. It is understood agreed that this clause does not apply to a Hospital that is not participating in Central Bargainingfull time General Representative of Local may act as members of such Negotiating Committee.