Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 , Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 2018. FOR THE HOSPITALS FOR THE LOCAL UNION Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson negotiations on local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees negotiating committees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 Guelph, Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 20182013. FOR THE HOSPITALS HOSPITAL FOR THE LOCAL UNION LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement.. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to investigate sick leave utilization, discuss changes to HOODIP and individual Hospital participation in the Plan. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within 3 months following the date of the ratification of the settlement. The committee may explore the feasibility of implementing pilot project(s) to determine the effectiveness of any changes to the current sick leave plan. Any pilot project will be without prejudice. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties by March 31, 2013. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson negotiations on local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees negotiating committees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 , Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 2018. FOR THE HOSPITALS FOR THE LOCAL UNION Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: HOODIP CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to investigate sick leave utilization, discuss changes to HOODIP and individual Hospital participation in the Plan. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within 3 months following the date of the ratification of the settlement. The committee may explore the feasibility of implementing pilot project(s) to determine the effectiveness of any changes to the current sick leave plan. Any pilot project will be without prejudice. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties by March 31, 2021.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson negotiations on local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees negotiating committees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 , Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 20182019. FOR THE HOSPITALS FOR THE LOCAL UNION Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: HOODIP CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to investigate sick leave utilization, discuss changes to HOODIP and individual Hospital participation in the Plan. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within 3 months following the date of the ratification of the settlement. The committee may explore the feasibility of implementing pilot project(s) to determine the effectiveness of any changes to the current sick leave plan. Any pilot project will be without prejudice. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties by March 31, 2021.
01. It is understood and agreed that the part-time employees would pay the Employer the full amount of the monthly premiums, in advance. NOTE: Part-time voluntary benefits are not arbitrable in local negotiations. CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to discuss the issue of RPN rates across the province, and the feasibility of moving towards a provincial or common wage rate. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting sixty (60) days following ratification of the collective agreement. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties four (4) months prior to the expiry of the collective agreement. Whereas the current collective agreement makes reference to the Blue Cross Plans in effect as of September 28, 1993; And Whereas the semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits are now being provided by various carriers at the different hospitals; And Whereas the Participating Hospitals (“the Hospitals”) and the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions/CUPE (“the Union”) wish to ensure that the collective agreement entitlements to semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits are comparable; And Whereas the Hospitals and the Union are desirous of considering whether, without reducing the level of benefits provided at each individual participating hospital, savings can be achieved in the provision of semi-private, extended health care and dental benefits; And Whereas the Hospitals and the Union wish to ensure that eligible employees receive comprehensive and accurate information about their coverage and entitlements; And Whereas the Hospitals and the Union recognize the importance of working collaboratively to achieve the objectives outlined above, it is agreed as follows:
1. Within thirty days of the ratification by the Hospitals and the Union of the collective agreement, a provincial Joint Benefits Committee (“the Committee”) will be established.
2. Both the Hospitals and the Union will nominate three members of the Committee and appoint co- chairs. The Committee will meet and mutually select a third-party facilitator. Failing to do so, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx will appoint the facilitator.
3. The Hospitals and the Union will be responsible for their own expenses, but they will share equally in the fees of the expenses of the facilitator.
4. The Committee will meet monthly or as otherwise agreed by the parties or directed by the facilitator.
5. The Committee will immediately request from all participating hospitals a copy of their current benefit plan master policies as they pertain exclusively to CUPE and booklets to be provided within 90 days of the request.
6. The Committee will review those plans and determine what, if any, variations exist among the plans.
7. The Committee will also consider whether, without reducing the level of benefits provided at each individual participating hospital, there are cost saving mechanisms available to the parties.
8. The Committee may retain expert assistance, the cost of which shall be borne equally by the Hospitals and the Union. Should the Hospitals and the Union not agree on retaining expert assistance, the decision of the facilitator shall be binding.
9. The Committee shall complete its work and prepare a final report within eighteen months, unless the parties agree otherwise. The parties agree that this memorandum of agreement and the report of the Committee shall not be introduced or relied upon by either party in any proceedings whatsoever. However, it is agreed and understood that the data collected may be relied upon by either party for any purpose in any proceeding. The parties agree that grievances related to 3.02, if any, will be heard before Arbitrator Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx (with nominees).
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson negotiations on local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees negotiating committees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 , Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 2018, 2016. FOR THE HOSPITALS HOSPITAL FOR THE LOCAL UNION Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement.. Dated at , Ontario, this day of , 2016. FOR THE HOSPITAL FOR THE LOCAL UNION CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to investigate sick leave utilization, discuss changes to HOODIP and individual Hospital participation in the Plan. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within 3 months following the date of the ratification of the settlement. The committee may explore the feasibility of implementing pilot project(s) to determine the effectiveness of any changes to the current sick leave plan. Any pilot project will be without prejudice. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties by March 31, 2017. Dated at , Ontario, this day of , 2016. FOR THE HOSPITAL FOR THE LOCAL UNION
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson negotiations on local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees negotiating committees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 , Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 20182023. FOR THE HOSPITALS FOR THE LOCAL UNION Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement.. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to investigate sick leave utilization, discuss changes to HOODIP and individual Hospital participation in the Plan. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within 3 months following the date of the ratification of the settlement. The committee may explore the feasibility of implementing pilot project(s) to determine the effectiveness of any changes to the current sick leave plan. Any pilot project will be without prejudice. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties by March 31, 2024. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Central Bargaining. 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 incorporationin incorporation in the renewal of this Agreement and negotiationson negotiations on local matters shall take place during the period from 120 to 60 days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. Negotiations on central matters shall take place during the period commencing forty-five days prior to the termination date of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that "local matters" means, those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the central negotiatingcommittees 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 that may be determined by mutual agreements between the central negotiating committees referred to above. For such purposes, it is further understood that the central negotiatingcommittees negotiating committees will meet during the sixth month prior to the month of termination of this Agreement to convey the intentions of their principals as to possible participation in central negotiations, if any, and the conditions for such central bargaining. Dated at TO'.DYlt:0 , Ontario, this day of z3e...O.. :lem.'t>ec 20182011. FOR THE HOSPITALS HOSPITAL FOR THE LOCAL UNION Regarding the introduction of HOODIP to Hospitals with Accumulating Sick Leave Plans Participating CUPE locals and Hospitals agree to meet to discuss the merits of introducing HOODIP to their CUPE bargaining units. It is understood that such meetings will occur within 6 months following the date of ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement. CUPE and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a provincial working group consisting of up to three representatives each, to investigate sick leave utilization, discuss changes to HOODIP and individual Hospital participation in the Plan. The working group will have access to expertise and resources as appropriate. The working group will commence meeting within 3 months following the date of the ratification of the settlement. The committee may explore the feasibility of implementing pilot project(s) to determine the effectiveness of any changes to the current sick leave plan. Any pilot project will be without prejudice. CUPE members will be granted such time off as is required to attend joint meetings of the working group. The time spent by the CUPE members to attend joint meetings of the working group will be deemed time worked and CUPE members will be compensated at their regular straight time hourly rate. The working group will arrange its activities in order to endeavour to arrive at joint recommendations for the central parties by March 31, 2013.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
