Common use of Dues Check Clause in Contracts

Dues Check. Off During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly, an amount equal to the dues as levied by the Union for each pay period (weekly, or semi-monthly, etc.). The amount of regular Union dues to be deducted shall be furnished to the Employer by the Union. The deducted dues shall be remitted to the Union no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each month following the month in which the deductions are made with a statement showing the names of the employees from whom deductions have been made and the amount deducted. The amount of dues to be deducted may be amended by the Union upon giving the Company fourteen (14)-calendar day’s written notice. The new deductions will take effect on the payday in the next week following the expiry of such notice. The Company shall provide the Union with a monthly computer disk detailing the following information: Employee name, address and employment status; Gender; Classification, salary and date of hire; The amount of gross dues deducted for each employee, any employee who has left or joined the Company since the last payment, including the name of any employee going on or returning from child care leave or any type of leave of absence as defined by this collective agreement. Each year the Company will indicate on the slip issued to Employees, the total amount of dues deducted at source and forwarded to In consideration for the Company making deductions in accordance with this Article, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer, including agents and persons acting on its behalf, from any liability, claims or actions in any way connected with the deduction of Union dues. Notices to Union The Company shall mail, or fax, and/or e-mail (when documents do not require signatures) to the National Representative and Unit Chairperson one (1) copy of each of the following: Within five (5) work days, notice of hiring, dismissal, promotion or demotion of any employee within the bargaining unit; notice of extension of probationary period, report and reply as contained in Article and suspension or any disciplinary action placed on an employee's file within the bargaining unit; Any notice pertaining to the application or agreed interpretation of this Agreement; The Company will furnish two (2) copies of seniority records and wage information for negotiating purposes; The Company when notifying a person of his or her acceptance as an Employee, shall provide the Union with information as outlined in Article through Information Package for new employees A new employee shall be provided with a copy of the Employee Benefit Programs, the Collective Agreement and a written statement from the Company indicating the employee's rate of pay and classification. The Company reserves the right to require new employees to sign a letter of acknowledgement consistent with the terms of this collective agreement and including Company policies. Union Access to Premises Representatives of the Union shall have access to the Company's premises to carry on inspections or investigations pertaining to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon reasonable advance notice to the Company. Such access shall be carried on at reasonable hours and in such a manner so as not to interfere with the normal operations of the Company. The Union will advise the Company of its designated representatives who wish to gain access to the premises and the Union agrees to comply with all reasonable Company security precautions as may be in force from time to time. Bulletin Boards The Company agrees to provide a Notice Board at each of the and locations exclusively for the posting of Union notices regarding elections, meetings, Local negotiation developments and internal affairs of the Union (the location to be mutually agreed upon). The Company will provide a space at the location where the Unit Chair works to locate a filing cabinet for union business. Leave For Union Activities Upon request by the Union, leave without pay will be granted to any employee duly authorized to represent employees of this bargaining unit at: Executive, Council meetings or Conventions of the Union and Labour Education Seminars. A written request for such leave shall be submitted at least twenty (20) days in advance. Such leave shall be limited to a total of four (4) employees at any one time, and to a maximum aggregate total of four hundred and fifty (450) working hours in any calendar year. The maximum leave for any individual union official shall not exceed sixty (60) hours and one hundred (100) working hours for an Executive Officer. The company will consider reasonable requests from the union to increase the individual and/or aggregate maximum. Such leave shall not constitute a break in continuity of service in seniority, severance pay, or other benefits under this Agreement. In order to attend the National Convention every other year (or every third year) up to four (4)employees will be released and the maximum aggregate total of working hours may be increased by an additional one hundred thirty (130) working hours, exclusive of the individual limits in above to attend the National Convention, The Company will be advised of the Convention dates as far in advance as possible. A written request for such leave will be submitted to the Company at least sixty (60)days in advance. It is understood that operational requirements may prevent the release of particular employee under this article and in such case the Local Union shall be allowed to name the alternate however such requests for leave will not be unreasonably denied. An employee on unpaid union leave under this Article shall be compensated at regular rate for the leave by the Company. The Company will then invoice the union for reimbursement of such compensation which shall be paid by the Union within fifteen (15) days of the date of the invoice. In addition, up to one employee may accept a full-time elective position with the Union or an official labour body for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Any additional yearly periods may be granted at the Company's discretion upon receipt of a written request from the employee and the President of the Union. The Company may hire temporary employees to fill the vacancies created by such leave of absence. During the employee's leave and subject to the limitations of the various benefit plans, the employee may continue to participate provided the employee prepays all premiums and contributions. During such leave the employee shall not accumulate seniority for the purposes of annual leave credits and severance pay. service grievances in the manner provided for as outlined in Article in this Agreement. It is understood that the Stewards will only service grievances at the location that they represent. In the event the Unit Chair is an employee at either or the Unit Chair will act as the xxxxxxx at location and there shall be one (1) xxxxxxx at the other location and two (2) stewards at the location. The Union agrees that Stewards and the Unit Chair have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Company, and in recognition of that neither a Xxxxxxx nor a Unit Chair will leave his regular duties to, service a grievance or, attend a meeting with the Company, without first obtaining permission from his or her supervisor, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Unit Chair shall advise their supervisors of the expected length of absence from duties and report to them upon their return to work. The Company shall allow up to four (4) employees time off, without loss of pay or other benefits, to attend meetings with the Company for the purpose of negotiating a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The union may have a fifth member of the bargaining committee however no more than employees may be released for and negotiation meetings. The Company will also grant the Union bargaining committee one (1) common day off without loss of pay or other benefits in order to attend a union meeting. The union shall provide the Company with three (3) weeks advance notice of such day. In the event the Company must adjust schedules to accommodate the meeting, no penalties shall be applicable to the Company for any affected employee. The parties hereto mutually agree that no employee shall be interfered with, restrained, coerced or discriminated against because of membership, or lack of membership, or by reason of any lawful activity, or lack of activity on behalf of the Union. The Company will not discourage membership in the Union, or attempt to encourage membership in another Union. Employees shall enjoy equal rights under this Agreement, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious or political affiliation, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted. The Company shall maintain a working environment which is free from harassment, including personal harassment, sexual and/or racial harassment as outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Procedure Any employee who believes that has been subject to harassment is encouraged by the parties hereto to file a complaint in accordance with the Policy. The National Representative of the Union and the Unit Chair will be advised in writing within five (5) working days of receipt of any written complaint filed by, or against any member of the bargaining unit. The Company will only be required to provide the of any bargaining unit member concerned. The Company may amend the Policy from time to time to comply with Federal regulations. In the event that the Company proposes to amend the policy in a substantive manner, (other than for purposes of compliance with legislation) it shall be done so by mutual consent of the Company and Union. Preamble All employees of the Company are entitled to employment in a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. This Policy and procedure outlines the commitment of the Company and the Union to ensure a harassment-free workplace as required under the Canadian Human Rights Act and will act as a guide to employees in adhering to legal and social guidelines regarding the recognition and prevention of harassment. This Policy exists to underline the seriousness of workplace harassment and to establish that there is no acceptable level of harassment within the Company. Employees who feel that they are being harassed are encouraged to seek protection under this policy. Proscribed grounds include race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted. Harassment on any of these grounds, including personal and sexual harassment, is a form of misconduct, The Company has made and will continue to make every reasonable effort to ensure that no employee is subject to discrimination or harassment by any other person, while performing employment responsibilities. Definition of Harassment is defined as a "course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, that denies individual dignity and respect on the basis of such grounds as sex, disability, race, colour, sexual orientation and other prohibited grounds as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act." All employees are expected to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to discourage harassment. Conduct that is discriminatory or harassing may involve one or a series of incidents. Such conduct occurs when:

Dues Check. Off off During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly, an amount equal to the uniform dues as levied by the Union for each pay period (weekly, or semi-monthly, etc.). The amount of regular Union dues to be deducted shall be furnished to the Employer by the Union. The deducted dues deductions are to be based on the gross monthly earnings of every employee in the bargaining unit, beginning with the date of hiring in the bargaining unit. The present rate of deduction is equal to one and two thirds percent (1.666%) of basic earnings, and the same percentage shall be remitted deducted on all additional earnings. The Company will be notified by registered mail of any changes in the present rate of deductions thirty (30) days prior to any required changes. The Company agrees to remit the monies so deducted to the Union no later than the fifteenth or its nominee, within two (15th2) day weeks of each month following the month every second pay period, by cheque, payable in which the deductions are made with a statement showing the names of the employees from whom deductions have been made and the amount deducted. The amount of dues to be deducted may be amended by the Union upon giving the Company fourteen (14)-calendar day’s written notice. The new deductions will take effect on the payday in the next week following the expiry of such noticeCanadian funds. The Company shall provide the Union with a monthly computer disk in an ASCII format detailing the following information: Employee name, name and address and employment status; Gender; ClassificationGender Classification title, salary and date seniority Amount of hire; The amount of gross dues deducted for each employee, on base salary Amount of dues deducted on additional earnings The name of any employee who has left or joined the Company company since the last payment, including the name of any employee going on or returning from child care leave or any type of leave of absence as defined by this collective agreementleave. I Each year the Company will indicate on the slip issued to Employeesemployees, the total amount of dues deducted at source and forwarded to In consideration for the Company making deductions in accordance with this Article, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer, including agents and persons acting on its behalf, from any liability, claims or actions in any way connected with the deduction of Union dues. Notices Notice to Union - The Company shall mail, mail or fax, and/or e-mail (when documents do not require signatures) fax one copy of the following to the National Representative Union at its regional office and Unit Chairperson one (1) copy of each to the Local Union Secretary. Failure to provide the information shall not invalidate any action of the following: Company. Within five (5) work ten calendar days, notice of hiring, dismissal, promotion promotion, or demotion of any employee within the bargaining unit; notice . Notice of extension of probationary period, report and reply as contained in Article and suspension suspension, or any disciplinary action placed on an employee's ’s file within the bargaining unit; . Any notice pertaining to the application or agreed interpretation of this Agreement; . The Company will furnish furnish, upon request by the Union, two (2) copies of seniority records and wage information for negotiating purposes; . The Company shall, when notifying a person of his or her their acceptance as an Employeeemployee, provide in writing the starting rate of pay and the classification to which the employee is assigned. A copy of this notice shall provide be sent to the Union in accordance with information as outlined in Article through Information Package for new employees A new employee (a) of this Agreement. The Company shall be provided with also include, at the same time, a copy of the Employee Benefit Programs, the current Collective Agreement and a written statement from the Company indicating the employee's rate of pay and classification. The Company reserves the right to require new employees to sign a letter of acknowledgement consistent with the terms of this collective agreement and including Company policies. Union Access to Premises Representatives of the Union shall have access to the Company's premises to carry on inspections or investigations pertaining to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon reasonable advance notice to the Company. Such access which shall be carried on at reasonable hours and in such a manner so as not to interfere with supplied by the normal operations of the Company. The Union will advise the Company of its designated representatives who wish to gain access to the premises and the Union agrees to comply with all reasonable Company security precautions as may be in force from time to timeUnion. Bulletin Boards The Company agrees to provide a Notice Board at each of the and locations exclusively for the posting by the Union on scheduling boards of Union notices announcements regarding elections, meetings, Local negotiation developments and internal affairs of the Union (the location to be mutually agreed upon). The Company will provide a space at the location where the Unit Chair works to locate a filing cabinet for union business. Leave For Union Activities Upon request by the Union, leave without pay will be granted to any employee duly authorized to represent employees of this bargaining unit at: Executive, Council meetings or Conventions of the Union and Labour Education Seminars. A written request for such leave shall be submitted at least twenty (20) days in advance. Such leave shall be limited to a total of four (4) employees at any one time, and to a maximum aggregate total of four hundred and fifty (450) working hours in any calendar year. The maximum leave for any individual union official shall not exceed sixty (60) hours and one hundred (100) working hours for an Executive Officer. The company will consider reasonable requests from the union to increase the individual and/or aggregate maximum. Such leave shall not constitute a break in continuity of service in seniority, severance pay, or other benefits under this Agreement. In order to attend the National Convention every other year (or every third year) up to four (4)employees will be released and the maximum aggregate total of working hours may be increased by an additional one hundred thirty (130) working hours, exclusive of the individual limits in above to attend the National Convention, The Company will be advised of the Convention dates as far in advance as possible. A written request for such leave will be submitted to the Company at least sixty (60)days in advance. It is understood that operational requirements may prevent the release of particular employee under this article and in such case the Local Union shall be allowed to name the alternate however such requests for leave will not be unreasonably denied. An employee on unpaid union leave under this Article shall be compensated at regular rate for the leave by the Company. The Company will then invoice the union for reimbursement of such compensation which shall be paid by the Union within fifteen (15) days of the date of the invoice. In addition, up to one employee may accept a full-time elective position with the Union or an official labour body for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Any additional yearly periods may be granted at the Company's discretion upon receipt of a written request from the employee and the President of the Union. The Company agrees to furnish a Notice Board exclusively for the posting of Union notices. The Company agrees to provide space wherein the Union may hire temporary employees locate a filing cabinet. Local Union Officers will be given free access to fill the vacancies created by such leave this cabinet at all times. Leave of absence. During the employee's leave Absence for Union Functions Leaves of absence without pay and without loss of seniority or benefits shall be granted, subject to the limitations requirements of efficient operations, upon request to the various benefit plansEmployer for employees elected or selected to represent the Union at Union Conventions, the employee may continue to participate provided the employee prepays all premiums and contributions. During such leave the employee shall not accumulate seniority for the purposes of annual leave credits and severance pay. service grievances in the manner provided for as outlined in Article in this Agreement. It is understood that the Stewards will only service grievances at the location that they represent. In the event the Unit Chair is an employee at either or the Unit Chair will act as the xxxxxxx at location and there shall be one (1) xxxxxxx at the other location and two (2) stewards at the location. The Union agrees that Stewards and the Unit Chair have their regular work to perform on behalf of the CompanyConferences schools, and in recognition at functions of that neither a Xxxxxxx nor a Unit Chair will leave his regular duties to, service a grievance or, attend a meeting any labour organizations with the Company, without first obtaining permission from his or her supervisor, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Unit Chair shall advise their supervisors of the expected length of absence from duties and report to them upon their return to work. The Company shall allow up to four (4) employees time off, without loss of pay or other benefits, to attend meetings with the Company for the purpose of negotiating a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The union may have a fifth member of the bargaining committee however no more than employees may be released for and negotiation meetings. The Company will also grant the Union bargaining committee one is affiliated, provided reasonable notice is received. Such leave not to exceed seven (1) common day off without loss of pay or other benefits in order to attend a union meeting. The union shall provide the Company with three (3) weeks advance notice of such day. In the event the Company must adjust schedules to accommodate the meeting, no penalties shall be applicable to the Company for any affected employee. The parties hereto mutually agree that no employee shall be interfered with, restrained, coerced or discriminated against because of membership, or lack of membership, or by reason of any lawful activity, or lack of activity on behalf of the Union. The Company will not discourage membership in the Union, or attempt to encourage membership in another Union. Employees shall enjoy equal rights under this Agreement, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious or political affiliation, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted. The Company shall maintain a working environment which is free from harassment, including personal harassment, sexual and/or racial harassment as outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Procedure Any employee who believes that has been subject to harassment is encouraged by the parties hereto to file a complaint in accordance with the Policy. The National Representative of the Union and the Unit Chair will be advised in writing within five (57) working days of receipt of any written complaint filed by, or against any member of the bargaining unit. The Company will only be required to provide the of any bargaining unit member concerned. The Company may amend the Policy from time to time to comply with Federal regulations. In the event that the Company proposes to amend the policy per employee in a substantive manner, one (other than for purposes of compliance with legislation) it shall be done so by mutual consent of the Company and Union. Preamble All employees of the Company are entitled to employment in a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. This Policy and procedure outlines the commitment of the Company and the Union to ensure a harassment-free workplace as required under the Canadian Human Rights Act and will act as a guide to employees in adhering to legal and social guidelines regarding the recognition and prevention of harassment. This Policy exists to underline the seriousness of workplace harassment and to establish that there is no acceptable level of harassment within the Company. Employees who feel that they are being harassed are encouraged to seek protection under this policy. Proscribed grounds include race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted. Harassment on any of these grounds, including personal and sexual harassment, is a form of misconduct, The Company has made and will continue to make every reasonable effort to ensure that no employee is subject to discrimination or harassment by any other person, while performing employment responsibilities. Definition of Harassment is defined as a "course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, that denies individual dignity and respect on the basis of such grounds as sex, disability, race, colour, sexual orientation and other prohibited grounds as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act." All employees are expected to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to discourage harassment. Conduct that is discriminatory or harassing may involve one or a series of incidents. Such conduct occurs when:I)

Dues Check. Off - During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly, an amount equal to the dues as levied by the Union for each pay period (weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly, etc.). The amount of regular Union dues to be deducted shall be furnished to the Employer by the Union. Union.‌ The deducted dues shall be remitted to the Union no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each month following the month in which the deductions are made with a statement showing the names of the employees from whom deductions have been made and the amount deducted. The amount of dues to be deducted may be amended by the Union upon giving the Company fourteen (14)-calendar 14) calendar day’s written notice. The new deductions will take effect on the payday in the next week following the expiry of such notice. The Company shall provide the Union with a monthly computer disk detailing the following information: : i) Employee name, address and employment status; status;‌ ii) Gender; ; iii) Classification, salary and date of hire; ; iv) The amount of gross dues deducted for each employee, any employee who has left or joined the Company since the last payment, including the name of any employee going on or returning from child care leave or any type of leave of absence as defined by this collective agreement. . 4.1.1 Each year the Company will indicate on the T4 slip issued to Employees, the total amount of dues deducted at source and forwarded to CEP. 4.1.2 In consideration for the Company making deductions in accordance with this Article, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer, including agents and persons acting on its behalf, from any liability, claims or actions in any way connected with the deduction of Union dues. Notices to Union The Company shall mail, or fax, and/or e-mail (when documents do not require signatures) to the National Representative and Unit Chairperson one (1) copy of each of the following: Within five (5) work days, notice of hiring, dismissal, promotion or demotion of any employee within the bargaining unit; notice of extension of probationary period, report and reply as contained in Article and suspension or any disciplinary action placed on an employee's file within the bargaining unit; Any notice pertaining to the application or agreed interpretation of this Agreement; The Company will furnish two (2) copies of seniority records and wage information for negotiating purposes; The Company when notifying a person of his or her acceptance as an Employee, shall provide the Union with information as outlined in Article through Information Package for new employees A new employee shall be provided with a copy of the Employee Benefit Programs, the Collective Agreement and a written statement from the Company indicating the employee's rate of pay and classification. The Company reserves the right to require new employees to sign a letter of acknowledgement consistent with the terms of this collective agreement and including Company policies. Union Access to Premises Representatives of the Union shall have access to the Company's premises to carry on inspections or investigations pertaining to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon reasonable advance notice to the Company. Such access shall be carried on at reasonable hours and in such a manner so as not to interfere with the normal operations of the Company. The Union will advise the Company of its designated representatives who wish to gain access to the premises and the Union agrees to comply with all reasonable Company security precautions as may be in force from time to time. Bulletin Boards The Company agrees to provide a Notice Board at each of the and locations exclusively for the posting of Union notices regarding elections, meetings, Local negotiation developments and internal affairs of the Union (the location to be mutually agreed upon). The Company will provide a space at the location where the Unit Chair works to locate a filing cabinet for union business. Leave For Union Activities Upon request by the Union, leave without pay will be granted to any employee duly authorized to represent employees of this bargaining unit at: Executive, Council meetings or Conventions of the Union and Labour Education Seminars. A written request for such leave shall be submitted at least twenty (20) days in advance. Such leave shall be limited to a total of four (4) employees at any one time, and to a maximum aggregate total of four hundred and fifty (450) working hours in any calendar year. The maximum leave for any individual union official shall not exceed sixty (60) hours and one hundred (100) working hours for an Executive Officer. The company will consider reasonable requests from the union to increase the individual and/or aggregate maximum. Such leave shall not constitute a break in continuity of service in seniority, severance pay, or other benefits under this Agreement. In order to attend the National Convention every other year (or every third year) up to four (4)employees will be released and the maximum aggregate total of working hours may be increased by an additional one hundred thirty (130) working hours, exclusive of the individual limits in above to attend the National Convention, The Company will be advised of the Convention dates as far in advance as possible. A written request for such leave will be submitted to the Company at least sixty (60)days in advance. It is understood that operational requirements may prevent the release of particular employee under this article and in such case the Local Union shall be allowed to name the alternate however such requests for leave will not be unreasonably denied. An employee on unpaid union leave under this Article shall be compensated at regular rate for the leave by the Company. The Company will then invoice the union for reimbursement of such compensation which shall be paid by the Union within fifteen (15) days of the date of the invoice. In addition, up to one employee may accept a full-time elective position with the Union or an official labour body for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Any additional yearly periods may be granted at the Company's discretion upon receipt of a written request from the employee and the President of the Union. The Company may hire temporary employees to fill the vacancies created by such leave of absence. During the employee's leave and subject to the limitations of the various benefit plans, the employee may continue to participate provided the employee prepays all premiums and contributions. During such leave the employee shall not accumulate seniority for the purposes of annual leave credits and severance pay. service grievances in the manner provided for as outlined in Article in this Agreement. It is understood that the Stewards will only service grievances at the location that they represent. In the event the Unit Chair is an employee at either or the Unit Chair will act as the xxxxxxx at location and there shall be one (1) xxxxxxx at the other location and two (2) stewards at the location. The Union agrees that Stewards and the Unit Chair have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Company, and in recognition of that neither a Xxxxxxx nor a Unit Chair will leave his regular duties to, service a grievance or, attend a meeting with the Company, without first obtaining permission from his or her supervisor, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Unit Chair shall advise their supervisors of the expected length of absence from duties and report to them upon their return to work. The Company shall allow up to four (4) employees time off, without loss of pay or other benefits, to attend meetings with the Company for the purpose of negotiating a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The union may have a fifth member of the bargaining committee however no more than employees may be released for and negotiation meetings. The Company will also grant the Union bargaining committee one (1) common day off without loss of pay or other benefits in order to attend a union meeting. The union shall provide the Company with three (3) weeks advance notice of such day. In the event the Company must adjust schedules to accommodate the meeting, no penalties shall be applicable to the Company for any affected employee. The parties hereto mutually agree that no employee shall be interfered with, restrained, coerced or discriminated against because of membership, or lack of membership, or by reason of any lawful activity, or lack of activity on behalf of the Union. The Company will not discourage membership in the Union, or attempt to encourage membership in another Union. Employees shall enjoy equal rights under this Agreement, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious or political affiliation, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted. The Company shall maintain a working environment which is free from harassment, including personal harassment, sexual and/or racial harassment as outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Procedure Any employee who believes that has been subject to harassment is encouraged by the parties hereto to file a complaint in accordance with the Policy. The National Representative of the Union and the Unit Chair will be advised in writing within five (5) working days of receipt of any written complaint filed by, or against any member of the bargaining unit. The Company will only be required to provide the of any bargaining unit member concerned. The Company may amend the Policy from time to time to comply with Federal regulations. In the event that the Company proposes to amend the policy in a substantive manner, (other than for purposes of compliance with legislation) it shall be done so by mutual consent of the Company and Union. Preamble All employees of the Company are entitled to employment in a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. This Policy and procedure outlines the commitment of the Company and the Union to ensure a harassment-free workplace as required under the Canadian Human Rights Act and will act as a guide to employees in adhering to legal and social guidelines regarding the recognition and prevention of harassment. This Policy exists to underline the seriousness of workplace harassment and to establish that there is no acceptable level of harassment within the Company. Employees who feel that they are being harassed are encouraged to seek protection under this policy. Proscribed grounds include race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted. Harassment on any of these grounds, including personal and sexual harassment, is a form of misconduct, The Company has made and will continue to make every reasonable effort to ensure that no employee is subject to discrimination or harassment by any other person, while performing employment responsibilities. Definition of Harassment is defined as a "course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, that denies individual dignity and respect on the basis of such grounds as sex, disability, race, colour, sexual orientation and other prohibited grounds as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act." All employees are expected to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to discourage harassment. Conduct that is discriminatory or harassing may involve one or a series of incidents. Such conduct occurs when:

Dues Check. Off off During the term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to deduct monthly, an amount equal to the uniform dues as levied by the Union for each pay period (weekly, or semi-monthly, etc.). The amount of regular Union dues to be deducted shall be furnished to the Employer by the Union. The deducted dues deductions are to be based on the gross monthly earnings of every employee in the bargaining unit, beginning with the date of hiring in the bargaining unit. The present rate of deduction is equal to one and two thirds percent (1.666%) of basic earnings, and the same percentage shall be remitted deducted on all additional earnings. The Company will be notified by registered mail of any changes in the present rate of deductions thirty (30) days prior to any required changes. The Company agrees to remit the monies so deducted to the Union no later than the fifteenth or its nominee, within two (15th2) day weeks of each month following the month every second pay period, by cheque, payable in which the deductions are made with a statement showing the names of the employees from whom deductions have been made and the amount deducted. The amount of dues to be deducted may be amended by the Union upon giving the Company fourteen (14)-calendar day’s written notice. The new deductions will take effect on the payday in the next week following the expiry of such noticeCanadian funds. The Company shall provide the Union with a monthly computer disk in an ASCII format detailing the following information: Employee name, name and address and employment status; Gender; ClassificationGender Classification title, salary and date seniority Amount of hire; The amount of gross dues deducted for each employee, on base salary Amount of dues deducted on additional earnings The name of any employee who has left or joined the Company company since the last payment, including the name of any employee going on or returning from child care leave or any type of leave of absence as defined by this collective agreementleave. Each year the Company will indicate on the slip issued to Employeesemployees, the total amount of dues deducted at source and forwarded to In consideration for the Company making deductions in accordance with this Article, the Union shall indemnify and save harmless the Employer, including agents and persons acting on its behalf, from any liability, claims or actions in any way connected with the deduction of Union dues. Notices Notice to Union The Company shall mail, mail or fax, and/or e-mail (when documents do not require signatures) fax one copy of the following to the National Representative Union at its regional office and Unit Chairperson one (1) copy of each to the Local Union Secretary. Failure to provide the information shall not invalidate any action of the following: Company. Within five ten (510) work calendar days, notice of hiring, dismissal, promotion promotion, or demotion of any employee within the bargaining unit; notice . Notice of extension of probationary period, report and reply as contained in Article and suspension suspension, or any disciplinary action placed on an employee's ’s file within the bargaining unit; . Any notice pertaining to the application or agreed interpretation of this Agreement; . The Company will furnish furnish, upon request by the Union, two (2) copies of seniority records and wage information for negotiating purposes; . The Company shall, when notifying a person of his or her their acceptance as an Employeeemployee, provide in writing the starting rate of pay and the classification to which the employee is assigned, A copy of this notice shall provide be sent to the Union in accordance with information as outlined in Article through Information Package for new employees A new employee (a) of this Agreement. The Company shall be provided with also include, at the same time, a copy of the Employee Benefit Programs, the current Collective Agreement and a written statement from the Company indicating the employee's rate of pay and classification. The Company reserves the right to require new employees to sign a letter of acknowledgement consistent with the terms of this collective agreement and including Company policies. Union Access to Premises Representatives of the Union shall have access to the Company's premises to carry on inspections or investigations pertaining to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, upon reasonable advance notice to the Company. Such access which shall be carried on at reasonable hours and in such a manner so as not to interfere with the normal operations of the Company. The Union will advise the Company of its designated representatives who wish to gain access to the premises and the Union agrees to comply with all reasonable Company security precautions as may be in force from time to time. Bulletin Boards The Company agrees to provide a Notice Board at each of the and locations exclusively for the posting of Union notices regarding elections, meetings, Local negotiation developments and internal affairs of the Union (the location to be mutually agreed upon). The Company will provide a space at the location where the Unit Chair works to locate a filing cabinet for union business. Leave For Union Activities Upon request supplied by the Union, leave without pay will be granted to any employee duly authorized to represent employees of this bargaining unit at: Executive, Council meetings or Conventions of the Union and Labour Education Seminars. A written request for such leave shall be submitted at least twenty (20) days in advance. Such leave shall be limited to a total of four (4) employees at any one time, and to a maximum aggregate total of four hundred and fifty (450) working hours in any calendar year. The maximum leave for any individual union official shall not exceed sixty (60) hours and one hundred (100) working hours for an Executive Officer. The company will consider reasonable requests from the union to increase the individual and/or aggregate maximum. Such leave shall not constitute a break in continuity of service in seniority, severance pay, or other benefits under this Agreement. In order to attend the National Convention every other year (or every third year) up to four (4)employees will be released and the maximum aggregate total of working hours may be increased by an additional one hundred thirty (130) working hours, exclusive of the individual limits in above to attend the National Convention, The Company will be advised of the Convention dates as far in advance as possible. A written request for such leave will be submitted to the Company at least sixty (60)days in advance. It is understood that operational requirements may prevent the release of particular employee under this article and in such case the Local Union shall be allowed to name the alternate however such requests for leave will not be unreasonably denied. An employee on unpaid union leave under this Article shall be compensated at regular rate for the leave by the Company. The Company will then invoice the union for reimbursement of such compensation which shall be paid by the Union within fifteen (15) days of the date of the invoice. In addition, up to one employee may accept a full-time elective position with the Union or an official labour body for a period not exceeding two (2) years. Any additional yearly periods may be granted at the Company's discretion upon receipt of a written request from the employee and the President of the Union. The Company may hire temporary employees to fill the vacancies created by such leave of absence. During the employee's leave and subject to the limitations of the various benefit plans, the employee may continue to participate provided the employee prepays all premiums and contributions. During such leave the employee shall not accumulate seniority for the purposes of annual leave credits and severance pay. service grievances in the manner provided for as outlined in Article in this Agreement. It is understood that the Stewards will only service grievances at the location that they represent. In the event the Unit Chair is an employee at either or the Unit Chair will act as the xxxxxxx at location and there shall be one (1) xxxxxxx at the other location and two (2) stewards at the location. The Union agrees that Stewards and the Unit Chair have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Company, and in recognition of that neither a Xxxxxxx nor a Unit Chair will leave his regular duties to, service a grievance or, attend a meeting with the Company, without first obtaining permission from his or her supervisor, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Unit Chair shall advise their supervisors of the expected length of absence from duties and report to them upon their return to work. The Company shall allow up to four (4) employees time off, without loss of pay or other benefits, to attend meetings with the Company for the purpose of negotiating a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The union may have a fifth member of the bargaining committee however no more than employees may be released for and negotiation meetings. The Company will also grant the Union bargaining committee one (1) common day off without loss of pay or other benefits in order to attend a union meeting. The union shall provide the Company with three (3) weeks advance notice of such day. In the event the Company must adjust schedules to accommodate the meeting, no penalties shall be applicable to the Company for any affected employee. The parties hereto mutually agree that no employee shall be interfered with, restrained, coerced or discriminated against because of membership, or lack of membership, or by reason of any lawful activity, or lack of activity on behalf of the Union. The Company will not discourage membership in the Union, or attempt to encourage membership in another Union. Employees shall enjoy equal rights under this Agreement, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious or political affiliation, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted. The Company shall maintain a working environment which is free from harassment, including personal harassment, sexual and/or racial harassment as outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Procedure Any employee who believes that has been subject to harassment is encouraged by the parties hereto to file a complaint in accordance with the Policy. The National Representative of the Union and the Unit Chair will be advised in writing within five (5) working days of receipt of any written complaint filed by, or against any member of the bargaining unit. The Company will only be required to provide the of any bargaining unit member concerned. The Company may amend the Policy from time to time to comply with Federal regulations. In the event that the Company proposes to amend the policy in a substantive manner, (other than for purposes of compliance with legislation) it shall be done so by mutual consent of the Company and Union. Preamble All employees of the Company are entitled to employment in a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. This Policy and procedure outlines the commitment of the Company and the Union to ensure a harassment-free workplace as required under the Canadian Human Rights Act and will act as a guide to employees in adhering to legal and social guidelines regarding the recognition and prevention of harassment. This Policy exists to underline the seriousness of workplace harassment and to establish that there is no acceptable level of harassment within the Company. Employees who feel that they are being harassed are encouraged to seek protection under this policy. Proscribed grounds include race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted. Harassment on any of these grounds, including personal and sexual harassment, is a form of misconduct, The Company has made and will continue to make every reasonable effort to ensure that no employee is subject to discrimination or harassment by any other person, while performing employment responsibilities. Definition of Harassment is defined as a "course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, that denies individual dignity and respect on the basis of such grounds as sex, disability, race, colour, sexual orientation and other prohibited grounds as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act." All employees are expected to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to discourage harassment. Conduct that is discriminatory or harassing may involve one or a series of incidents. Such conduct occurs when: