Common use of Change of Shift Clause in Contracts

Change of Shift. The Company made proposals for language changes during 1970-71 negotiations for renewal of the Collective Agreements to clarify the intent of certain sections of the Hours of Work and Overtime Article. Specifically, these changes dealt with the application and operation of the overtime provisions as well as the change in shift without 48 hours prior notice section. The proposed changes were prompted by the fact that misunderstandings had arisen in the application of the existing contract language. It was agreed by the Company that withdrawal of their proposals and acceptance of essentially all the contract language dealing with overtime and change in shift as it appears in the agreements expiring December 31, 1970, would be based on the following agreement of intent respecting these items.

Change of Shift. The Company made proposals for language changes during 1970-71 negotiations for renewal of the Collective Agreements to clarify the intent of certain sections of the Hours of Work and Overtime Article. Specifically, these changes dealt with the application and operation of the overtime provisions as well as the change in shift without 48 hours prior notice section. The proposed changes were prompted by the fact that misunderstandings had arisen in the application of the existing contract language. It was agreed by the Company that withdrawal of their proposals and acceptance of essentially all the contract language dealing with overtime and change in shift as it appears in the agreements expiring December 31, 1970, would be based on the following agreement of intent respecting these items.