Common use of Committee Clause in Contracts

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Hospital Central Agreement -March Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. purpose of such will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefitscollective agreement. Part-time nurses will These interviews be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.scheduled advance may be arranged collectively or individually :he

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. , The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of two (2) members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit, it being understood that not more than one (1) employee shall be selected to act on such committee from any one department. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisionsthis Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to pay that the members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in negotiations attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not and including, arbitrationconciliation. fo r Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, Committee Union Negotiating Committee members up to a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team maximum of seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members o f the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearingshearings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. Time spent on such meetings All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the col agreement. These interviews be ten (IO), i n advance and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital may be entitled to such paymentarranged collectively or individually by the Hospital. The Union shall advise have the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, right at any time to request the assistance of representatives of the names of Ontario Service Employees Union when dealing or negotiating with the nurses to be paid under this provisionEmployer. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to cost of printing the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits collective agreement shall be maintained shared on a basis by the Hospital, Hospital and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leaveUnion.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March a Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a negotiatinga renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, referenceto the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.. and Committee

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a negotiatinga renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable full- time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.Accident Prevention Health Safety Committee

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisionsthis Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees to pay that the members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in negotiations attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving The number of members on the Union's negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Team shall members up to a maximum of seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.ARTICLE

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for the Association purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team T In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and ’s percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) partIp)art-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. , The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. hearings Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. Association Business The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. payment The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.vent

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will nurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees a to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised sed of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team Ne ion. In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings meetin with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee tee up to, but not including, arbitration. of Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation reparation for negotiations. The Union will Association advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. time for the purpose of attending Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings meetin will not be considered leave under Article Leave leave for Union BusinessAssociation ness. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall one be ten (IO), seven and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. payment The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For for any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time the nurse's salary and applicable full-time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees e Association to reimburse the Hospital tal in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.such

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised recognizea negotiatingcom- mittee of hospital representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is agree- ment (as set out in the Appendix of Local ProvisionsProvisions Appendix). The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee negotiatingcommit- tee for straight time spent during regular wager lost from their regularly sched- uled working hours spent in negotiations with direct negotiationsfor a agreement, up to but not including arbitration. Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union negotiat- ing committee from havingthe assistance of any representa- tives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiatingwith the Hospital. When begin or end within ten (10) hours of a negotiating team member's scheduled shift, the Hospital will endeavour to a one day's of ab- sence pay, to provide a sufficient rest break if the employee so requests. Such request shall not be unreason- ably Such leave shall be leave of absence for a renewal agreement up tounion business, but shall not including, arbitration. be deducted from Un- ion entitlement under Article Central Team Committee In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Participating Hospitalsparticipating hospitals, a nurse serving an employeeserving on the Union's Central ’s Negotiating Team Com- mittee shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled his straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central attendingcentral negotiating meetings meet- ings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, direct negotiationsup to the point of arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to ref- erence arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Team Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten seven (IO7), . and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possibleNegotiat- ing Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the nurses those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known shall advise the seven (7) Hospitals Union Stewards The Hospital agrees to recognize stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who probationary pe- riod for the purpose of dealing with Union business as pro- vided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or may, in absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentationof any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or under this Article well the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular lies and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtain- ing permission from their immediate supervisor. If, in the of his duties, a Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the affected hospitalsin the area immediately uponentering it. For any unpaid leave Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall no loss of absence under earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regular scheduled hours. Nothing in this provision, a Article shall preclude full-time nurse's salary stewards from representing employees and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, vice-versa. The number of stewards and the Union agrees areas which they repre- sent, are to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leavedetermined locally.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of two members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Central Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Union Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for members up to a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team of seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have -the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.,

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave. Joint Health and The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (Ir)epresentative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospital with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee at each site or to remain with the current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions relatedto safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of two (2) members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance em Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team the agrees that members of the Union Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiationsattending hearings. The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new +employees will advise have the Hospitals concernedopportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for a period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, as far without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be scheduled in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not and may be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.ARTICLE

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and IO),and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from timenursefrom a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in reimbursethe Hospitalin the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses timenurses will be credited with seniority and service for all ail such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees (a) There shall be a committee to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised address the planning of professional development initiatives for nurses as described in Article This committee shall include representatives of the Union for Hospital, one of whom shall Hospital Central Agreement March be the purpose Chief Nursing Officer or designate and another, a Human Resources representative;and of negotiating a renewal agreementthe Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is representativesis set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The membership of the Committee may be adjusted by mutual agreement, but at least fifty (50%) percent will be elected by the Association membership. The parties may agree to incorporateother disciplines into the Committee. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with for representatives of the Hospital Association attending such meetings, and will provide replacement staff where needed for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitrationsuch absences. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, Where a nurse serving on is required to attend such meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled working hours, the Union's Central Negotiating Team nurse shall be paid for all time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours spent in attendance at such meetings at either her or his regular straight time hourly rate of paypay or elect to receive lieu time off. Where a nurse elects equivalent time off, and without loss such time off must be taken within the period set out in the Appendix of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings Local Provisions or payment in accordance with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating former option shall be made. The Committee up toshall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintainedof matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless otherwise agreed. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The parties agree that the following key principles will provide direction for the committee functioning: Professional development will be recognized; All nurses will have equal access to professional development opportunities; Responsibilitiesfor professional development will be shared between the individual and the Hospital. The purpose of the committee is to assist the Hospital in promoting a practice environment that supports continuous learning and enhances opportunities for career development through: Reviewing annually the organization’s strategic directions and priorities which impact on nursing competencies includingthe budget and expenditures related to nursing education. Through the Chief Nursing Officer, provide recommendations with respect to professional development initiatives in the development of the Hospital Operating Plan; Reviewing the demographics of the nursing complement; Developing guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of professional development initiatives; Developing means to promote equal access to professional development opportunities including, but not including, arbitration. limited to programs Hospital Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.Agreement March

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, referenceto the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving sewing on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit, Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave creditscredits for attending The number of members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally, for Central Union Committee members up to a maximum of seven shall be for lost from their normal straight time working hours at their regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives {including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Labour/Management Committee and Negotiating Committee) to Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the employee(s) with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefitscollective agreement. Part-time nurses These interviews will be credited with seniority scheduled in advance and service for all such leavemay be arranged collectively or individually by Hospital.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March a Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall provisionshall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, ,and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ! Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ! Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight ( 8 ) and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union t h e Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' " Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Association. and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight ( 8 ) and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full1)full-time nurse and one (1) part1)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all forall such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses'Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will nurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team Hospital Central Agreement March In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. , The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the inthe amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. and benefits shall be maintained the For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March a Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving sewing on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In in central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Hospital Central Agreement March a Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.. Joint Occupational Health and Committee The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizingits responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, at least one (1) representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Hospitals with sites of up to one hundred (100) nurses per site may choose to include a representative from the bargaining unit from each site, or have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site or to remain,withthe current structure. Hospitals with sites of over one hundred (100) nurses per site will choose either to include a representativefrom the bargaining unit from each site, or to have a separate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee at each site, unless the parties agree otherwise. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfill its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with access to all accident reports, health and safety records and any other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of at least one (1) calendar year from the date of appointment. Time off for representatives to perform these duties shall be granted. Hospital Central Agreement March member of a committee is entitled to, one hour or such longer period of time as the committee determines is necessary to prepare for each committee meeting; such time as is necessary to attend meetings of the committee; and such time as is necessary to carry out [inspections and investigations under subsection and (31) of the ref: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Sec. 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Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association w i l l advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. payment The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital& Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a a' full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH a Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of employees to be elected or appointed from either the Union for full-time or part-time bargaining units. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. Employees shall not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team eligible to serve as Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), until they have acquired and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such paymentseniority standing. The Union shall advise keep the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, Hospital informed of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provisionemployees so appointed. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Ontario Public Service Employees' Union at negotiating meetings with the Hospital. All new employees will make have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for a period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such request known meeting will be to acquaint the affected hospitalswith such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary These interviews will be scheduled in advance and applicable benefits shall may be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses'Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article II Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article I Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. Ilag The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. There shall be a Committee comprised of two representatives of the Home, one of whom shall be the Director of Nursing or her designee, and two representatives of the Association. The Hospital Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required. The duties of Chairperson and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, any. Copies of the record shall be provided to members. The purpose of the Committee includes: promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas; making joint recommendations on matters of concern: discussing the reviewing matters relating to orientation and in-service programmes. The Home agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Association attending such meetings. The Home will recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of two representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital Home agrees to pay for a total of four days at regular pay to members of the Negotiating Committee who are required to negotiate during a regular scheduled shift. Health Safety Committee Recognizing their responsibility under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the parties agree that they will take all steps necessary to comply with relevant legislation. The Association will provide the Employer with the names of its officers and committee members. This list will be revised when changes occur. The Association Committee shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from outside the employ of the Employer. ARTICLE ASSOCIATION SECURITY The Employer will deduct from each nurse covered by this Agreement an amount equal to the regular monthly Association dues designated by the Association. Such dues shall be deducted monthly and the case of newly employed nurses, such deductions shall commence in the month following their date of hire. The amount of the regular monthly dues shall be those authorized by the Association and the Provincial Secretary Treasurer of the Association shall notify the Employer of any changes therein and such notification shall be the conclusive authority to make the deduction specified. In consideration of the deducting and forwarding of Association dues by the Employer, the Association agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Employer against any claims or liabilities arising or resulting from the operation of this Article. The amounts so deducted shall be remitted monthly to the Provincial Secretary Treasurer of the Association. In remitting such dues, the Employer shall provide a list of nurses from whom deductions were made and their social insurance numbers. The Employer will provide each nurse with a Supplementary Slip showing the dues deducted in the previous year for time spent income tax purposes. The Employer agrees that an Association member shall be allowed a reasonable period during regular working hours interview newly hired nurses during their probationary period. During such interview, membership forms may be provided to the nurse. PROCEDURE ARBITRATION Any or the Association may present a complaint at any time without recourse to the formal written procedure contained herein but in negotiations the normal course of events grievances shall be registered with the Hospital for Employer as follows: STEP A or the Association on behalf or its own stead may present a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitrationgrievance writing to the Director of Nursing. Central Team In central bargaining between Such grievances must be presented a within ten (10) days of the Ontario Nurses' Association and date of its occurrence or when came to the Participating Hospitals, a attention of the nurse serving on or the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiationsAssociation. The Union will advise parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference grievance at a time and place suitable to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Businessboth parties. The maximum number Director of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision Nursing shall be render a decision writing within ten (IO), and in 10) days following the day on which the grievance was submitted if no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.meeting is held or within ten

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, ,the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses timenurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IOO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local as defined in this Collective Agreement. the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof this Collective Agreement. The Hospital agrees that the members of the negotiating committee shall suffer no loss of earnings for spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for a period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. purpose of such meetings will not be considered leave to acquaint the with such of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews be advance may be arranged collectively or individually :he (The following clauses will appear in all collective agreements replacing any provisions related to Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committeethat existed in the Hospital's expiring collective agreement:) The Hospital and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. Recognizing its responsibilities under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to accept as a member of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO)its Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee, and in no case will more than at least one (1) fullrepresentative selected or appointed by the Union from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programmes and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to co-time nurse operate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to fulfil its functions. Meetings shall be held every second month or more frequently at the call of the chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and make the same available for review. Any representative appointed or selected in accordance with hereof, shall serve for a term of least one (1) part-time nurse calendar from the date of appointment. Time off for such to attend meetings of the Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the foregoing, shall be granted and any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall not lose regular earnings as a hospital be entitled to result such paymentattendance. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse endeavour to obtain the Hospital full cooperation of its membership in the amount observation of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary all safety rules and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leavepractices.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. arbitration Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will Committeewill make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be hospitalbe entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the inthe amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members ,on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance. Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. Hospital Central Agreement March For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital agreement. These interviews be scheduled in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will advance xxx may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full f u l l cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Centrai Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO1O), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) partI)part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. benefits Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1I) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. Any attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. It is agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Committee. It is understood that joint meetings with other Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if satisfactory to all concerned. Where two or more agreements exist between a Hospital and the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed. It is also agreed that the topic of utilization of full-time and part-time staff is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. The committee shall have access to work schedules and job upon request Collective Agreement between The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September Local Bargaining Committee The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of twelve (12) Hospital employee representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay ten members of the Negotiating Committee for straight time spent during regular wages lost from their regularly scheduled working hours spent in direct negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement agreement, up toto 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 Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiating with the Hospital. When direct negotiations begin or end within ten hours of a negotiating team member's scheduled shift, the Hospital will endeavour to provide a one day's leave of absence without pay, to provide a sufficient rest break if the employee so requests. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. Such leave shall be considered leave of absence for Union business, but shall not including, arbitration. be deducted from the Union entitlement under Article Central Team Bargaining Committee In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Participating participating Hospitals, a nurse an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team Committee shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled his normal straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiation up to, but not including, to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid be paid for time off lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for the purpose two (2) days of preparation time for negotiations. The Union will advise such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requestedHospital's Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Team Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse employee from a hospital Hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Hospital's Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possibleCommittee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the nurses those employees to be paid under this Collective Agreement between The Ottawa Hospital and and its Local Expiry September provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to shall advise the affected hospitalseight (8) Hospitals accordingly. For any unpaid Vice-presidents of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions shall be granted leave of absence under this provisionby their employers in accordance with (a) above or Article as the case may be, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by in order to fulfill the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount duties of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leavetheir position.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse to. the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives two (2) members of the Union for negotiating team to represent all part-time members, to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. Where the .Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending -attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and NegotiatingCommittee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee’s probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Centrai Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.. Joint Occupational and

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee Committee, up to, to but not including, including arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not net be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight ( 8 ) and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. nurses The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to those be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's the salary and applicable full- time benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and Hospital the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's her regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to Hospitalagrees recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse In)urse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall Association advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) fullI)full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union a Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of not more than six (6)hospital employee representatives of the Union for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreementcollective agreement covering full-time and part-time serviceworkers. The number One of nurses on these representatives will be from the Negotiating Committee is set out in Unit and the Appendix remainder may be made up of Local Provisionsfull-time and part-time. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee negotiating committee for straight time spent during regular wages lost from their regularly scheduled working hours spent in direct negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement agreement, up to, but not including, arbitrationNothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union negotiating committee having the assistance of any representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when negotiating with the Hospital. Central Team In central bargaining between When direct negotiations begin or end within ten (10) hours of a negotiatingteam member's scheduled shift, the Ontario Nurses' Association and Hospital will endeavour to provide a one leave of absence without pay, to provide a sufficient rest break, if the Participating Hospitalsemployee so requests. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. Such leave shallbe considered leave of absence for Union Business, but shall not be deducted from the Union entitlement. The Union shall further have the right to appoint or otherwise select a nurse serving on committee comprised of not more than three (3) Hospital employee representatives of the Union's Central Negotiating Team Bargaining Unit. may include the Chief Xxxxxxx of if the Chief Xxxxxxx is a Hospital employee but not a member of this unit. Nothing in this Agreement shall be paid for time lost from deemed to prevent an employee form acting in the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his dual capacity of a xxxxxxx and committee member. The Union recognizes that members of its committee and stewards have regular rate duties to perform as employees of paythe Such employees not, and without loss of therefore, leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off their regular duties for the purpose of preparation for negotiationsany business on behalf of the Union regarding the Hospital or to investigate or discuss any grievance without first obtaining the permission of their Supervisor. As well, such employees must also notify the department head in which the Union business is to be conducted before proceeding with such matters. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings Hospital will not be considered leave under Article Leave unreasonably withhold permission for such leave, interfere with the stewards' performance of their duties nor discriminateagainst them on that account. When returned to work, an employee who has been given time to conduct Union Businessbusiness or take up a grievance, will report to his Supervisor to advise he has returned. The maximum number In consideration of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case employees observing the terms of Section they will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For for any unpaid leave time lost from work for attending meetings with representatives of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount exclusive of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leavearbitration proceedings.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central Incentral bargaining between the betweenthe Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. Hospital Central Agreement March a For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union the! Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), I and in no case will more than morethan one (1) fullIf)ull-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse timenurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in reimbursethe Hospitalin the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in Hospitalin the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will nurseswill be credited with seniority and service for all such leave., Joint Occupational Health and Committee

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal . agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team Tearn In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the The Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly her scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, . of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Hospitals\ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses Accident Prevention Health Committee . The Hospital and the Association agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the hospital in order to prevent accidents, injury and illness. . its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Hospital agrees to 'accept as a member of its Accident Prevention Health and Safety Committee, at least one representative selected or appointed by the Association from amongst bargaining unit employees. Such Committee shall identify potential dangers and hazards, institute means of improving health and safety programs and recommend actions to be taken to improve conditions related to safety and health. The Hospital agrees to cooperate reasonably in providing necessary information to enable the Committee to its functions. In addition, the Hospital will provide the Committee with. reasonable access to all accident reports, health and safety records and other pertinent information in its possession. Meetings shall be credited with seniority held every second month or more frequently at the call of the Chair, if required. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all meetings and service make the same available for all such leavereview.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in centrai bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating Committee shall be determined locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team shall seven (7)shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating committee in direct negotiations up to and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose of such meeting will be to acquaint the with such representative of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital collective agreement. These interviews be scheduled in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will xxx may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually the

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union for Association the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee NegotiatingCommittee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving sewing on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate regularrate of pay, and Hospital Central Agreement March without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings negotiatingmeetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to referenceto arbitration, ,the Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall underthis provisionshall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than morethan one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse timenurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will NegotiatingCommitteewill make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the reimbursethe Hospitalinthe amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses timenurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.. Joint Health and

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will Association advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), 1 and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1I) part-time nurse from nursefrom a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the reimbursethe Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Association’s Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's ’s regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' ’ Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's ’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's ’s salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize a recognizea Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of representativesof the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for Hospitalfor a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central Incentral bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team NegotiatingTeam shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with meetingswith the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concernedHospitalsconcerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the the-purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating CentralNegotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be hospitalbe entitled to such payment. payment The Union Association shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the those nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT- MARCH a Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will have the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital in for a period of up to minutes during the amount employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The purpose such will be to acquaint the full cost of with such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by representative the Hospital, Union and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital collective agreement. These interviews be in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will may be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.arranged collectively or individually

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised of representatives of the Union Association for the purpose of negotiating a renewal agreement. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the UnionAssociation's Central Negotiating Team shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours at her or his regular rate of pay, and without loss of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union Association will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Association Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IO), eight and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall Association advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the AGREEMENT MARCH Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such ofsuch salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union Association agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.

Committee. The Hospital agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee negotiating committee comprised of representatives of members to be elected or appointed from the Union for bargaining unit. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate local issues as defined in this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the negotiating committee shall be to negotiate a renewal agreementof 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 negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. The number of nurses members on the negotiating committee shall be determined locally. for Central Committee Union Negotiating Committee is set out in the Appendix members up to a maximum of Local Provisions. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Hospital for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitration. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, a nurse serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Team seven (7) shall be paid for time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled their normal straight time working hours at her or his their regular rate of pay, pay and without loss of leave credits, credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Hospital Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up toto and including conciliation. If the parties are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective agreement through either direct negotiations or conciliation, but not including, arbitration. Central the Hospital agrees that members of the Union Negotiating Team members Committee shall receive unpaid time off leave for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance. Committee, La and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate. All new employees will not be considered leave under Article Leave have. the opportunity to meet with a representative of the Union in the employ of the Hospital for Union Businessa period of up to minutes during the employee's probationary period, without loss of regular earnings. The maximum number purpose of Central Negotiating Team members entitled such meeting will be to payment under this provision shall acquaint the with such representative of the Union and the collective agreement. These interviews will be ten (IO), and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far scheduled in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to and may be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained arranged collectively or individually by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.ARTICLE

Committee. The Hospital agrees (a) There shall be a committee to recognize a Negotiating Committee comprised address the planning of professional development initiatives for nurses as described in Article This committee shall include representatives of the Union for Hospital, one of whom shall Hospital Central Agreement March be the purpose Chief Nursing Officer or designate and another, a Human Resources representative; and of negotiating a renewal agreementthe Association, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of nurses on the Negotiating Committee representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions. The membership of the Committee may be adjusted by mutual agreement, but at least fifty (50%) percentwill be elected by the Association membership. The parties may agree to incorporate other disciplines into the Committee. The Hospital agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with for representatives of the Hospital Association attending such meetings, and will provide replacement staff where needed for a renewal agreement up to, but not including, arbitrationsuch absences. Central Team In central bargaining between the Ontario Nurses' Association and the Participating Hospitals, Where a nurse serving on is required to attend such meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled working hours, the Union's Central Negotiating Team nurse shall be paid for all time lost from the nurse's regularly scheduled straight time working hours spent in attendance at such meetings at either her or his regular straight time hourly rate of paypay or elect to receive lieu time off. Where a nurse elects equivalent time off, and without loss such time off must be taken within the period set out in the Appendix of leave credits, for attending central negotiating meetings Local Provisions or payment in accordance with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating former option shall be made. The Committee up toshall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless otherwise agreed. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. The parties agree that the following key principles will provide direction for the committee functioning: development will be recognized; nurses will have equal access to professional development opportunities; Responsibilities for professional development be shared between the individual and the Hospital. The purpose of the committee is to assist the Hospital in promoting a practice environment that supports continuous learning and enhances opportunities for career development through: Reviewing annually the organization’s strategic directions and prioritieswhich impact on nursing competencies including the budget and expenditures related to nursing education. Through the Chief Nursing Officer, provide recommendations with respect to professional development initiatives in the development of the Hospital Operating Plan; Reviewing the demographics of the nursing complement; Developing guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of professional development initiatives; Developing means to promote equal access to professional development opportunities including, but not includinglimited to programs Hospital Central Agreement March (such as conferences, arbitration. Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of preparation for negotiations. The Union will advise the Hospitals concerned, as far in advance as possible, of the dates for which leave is being requested. Upon reference to arbitration, the Central Negotiating Team members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. Time spent on such meetings will not be considered leave under Article Leave for Union Business. The maximum number of Central Negotiating Team members entitled to payment under this provision shall be ten (IOseminars and workshops), funding, scheduling, leaves, mentoring roles and in no case will more than one (1) full-time nurse preceptorship; Reviewing and one (1) part-time nurse from a hospital be entitled making recommendations regarding professional development initiatives, including but not limited to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee as far in advance as possible, of the names of the nurses to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee will make such request known to the affected hospitals. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a full-time nurse's salary mentorship and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary. For any unpaid leave of absence under this provision, a part-time nurse's salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital, and the Union agrees to reimburse the Hospital in the amount of the full cost of such salary and percentage in lieu of fringe benefits. Part-time nurses will be credited with seniority and service for all such leave.internship;