Common use of Consultation Committees Clause in Contracts

Consultation Committees. 30.01 The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from consultation and will continue to participate jointly to discuss matters of common interest. 30.02 The committees as outlined in clause 30.05 and 30.06 below may discuss any matters of mutual interest or concern and make recommendations to the Union or the Employer. However, the committees have no jurisdiction to require any action to be taken by either the Union or the Employer 30.03 The Employer agrees that new policies bearing on employees will not be introduced, and existing policies will not be canceled or amended in such manner as to diminish the rights and entitlements of employees, until such time as the Unions have been given a reasonable opportunity to consider and to meaningfully consult on the Employer’s proposals through participation on these joint committees. 30.04 The time spent by employee representatives in attending consultation meetings described herein will be paid at the employee’s straight time rates. 30.05 A committee will be established consisting of equal representation from the Union and the Employer, to meet monthly unless otherwise agreed. The chair of the committee shall alternate between the Union’s and Employer’s representatives. Minutes of the meetings shall be kept, signed by at least one member of each represented party, and distributed to both parties. 30.06 A committee consisting of representatives of the Employer, the Union (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) shall continue to meet at least quarterly, unless otherwise agreed. Minutes of the meetings shall be kept, signed by at least one member of each represented party, and posted on hospital bulletin boards.

Consultation Committees. 30.01 The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from consultation and will continue to participate jointly to discuss matters of common interest. 30.02 The committees as outlined in clause 30.05 and 30.06 below may discuss any matters of mutual interest or concern and make recommendations to the Union or the Employer. However, the committees have no jurisdiction to require any action to be taken by either the Union or the Employer 30.03 The Employer agrees that new policies bearing on employees will not be introduced, and existing policies will not be canceled or amended in such manner as to diminish the rights and entitlements of employees, until such time as the Unions have been given a reasonable opportunity to consider and to meaningfully consult on the Employer’s proposals through participation on these joint committees. 30.04 The time spent by employee representatives in attending consultation meetings described herein will be paid at the employee’s straight time rates. 30.05 A committee will be established consisting of equal representation from the Union and the Employer, to meet monthly unless otherwise agreed. The chair of the committee shall alternate between the Union’s and Employer’s representatives. Minutes of the meetings shall be kept, signed by at least one member of each represented party, and distributed to both parties. 30.06 A committee consisting of representatives of the Employer, the Union (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) shall continue to meet at least quarterly, unless otherwise agreed. Minutes of the meetings shall be kept, signed by at least one member of each represented party, and posted electronically and also posted on hospital the Community Hospitals’ bulletin boards.

Consultation Committees. ‌ 30.01 The parties acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from consultation and will continue to participate jointly to discuss matters of common interest. 30.02 The committees as outlined in clause 30.05 and 30.06 below may discuss any matters of mutual interest or concern and make recommendations to the Union or the Employer. However, the committees have no jurisdiction to require any action to be taken by either the Union or the Employer 30.03 The Employer agrees that new policies bearing on employees will not be introduced, and existing policies will not be canceled or amended in such manner as to diminish the rights and entitlements of employees, until such time as the Unions have been given a reasonable opportunity to consider and to meaningfully consult on the Employer’s proposals through participation on these joint committees. 30.04 The time spent by employee representatives in attending consultation meetings described herein will be paid at the employee’s straight time rates. 30.05 A committee will be established consisting of equal representation from the Union and the Employer, to meet monthly unless otherwise agreed. The chair of the committee shall alternate between the Union’s and Employer’s representatives. Minutes of the meetings shall be kept, signed by at least one member of each represented party, and distributed to both parties. 30.06 A committee consisting of representatives of the Employer, the Union (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) shall continue to meet at least quarterly, unless otherwise agreed. Minutes of the meetings shall be kept, signed by at least one member of each represented party, and posted electronically and also posted on hospital the Community Hospitals’ bulletin boards.