Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes employee's annual tax bracket. The will former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has that vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses. ARTICLE SUPERIOR CONDITIONS All existing benefits, rights, privileges, practices, terms or conditions of employment which may be considered to be superior to those contained herein and which are set out in Appendix are specifically retained by this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the local parties. The parties agree to remove from Appendix those superior conditions which no longer have application.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective on the date of ratificationthe award, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March September unless otherwise provided. Retroactivity will be paid within three full pay periods of September on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date ratificationpaid. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as retroactivityas part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification the award to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity andretroactivityand, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-part- time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. , All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately 8 weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses. existing benefits, rights, privileges, practices, terms or conditions of employment which may be considered to be superior to those contained herein and which are set out in Appendix 4 are specifically retained by this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the local parties. The parties agree to remove from Appendix 4 those superior conditions which no longer have application. Where the parties cannot agree on whether a superior condition continues to have application, the issue will be reduced to a grievance and referred to arbitration. The Association and the Participating Hospitals agree to establish a committee consisting of two representatives of the Association and two representatives of the Participating Hospitals to review the superior conditions appendices in each of the participating hospitals. This committee will report to their respective negotiating committees prior to the next round of central negotiations.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective on the date of ratification, January save and except the changes to the insured benefits and premiums which will be are effective as soon as practicably possiblefollows: April Vision Care April Weekend, but no later than March Evening and Night shift premiums Xxxxx Xxxxxxx (Article 14.07) April Dental Retroactivity will be paid on or before March the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date ratificationpaid. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-part- time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to ratificationto advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses. ARTICLE SUPERIOR CONDITIONS All existing benefits, rights, privileges, practices, terms or conditions of employment which may be considered to be superior to those contained herein and which are set out in Appendix are specifically retained by this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the local parties. The parties agree to remove from Appendix those superior conditions which no longer have application.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses. All existing benefits, privileges, practices, terms or conditions of employment which may be considered to be superior to those contained herein and which are set out in Appendix are specifically retained by this Agreement unless agreed by the local parties. The parties agree to remove from Appendix those superior conditions which no longer have application.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective on the date of ratification, January save and except the changes to the insured benefits and premiums which will be are effective as soon as practicably possiblefollows: April -Vision Care April -Weekend, but no later than March Evening and Night shift premiums April Standby (Article 14.07) April Dental Retroactivity will be paid on or before March the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date ratificationpaid. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system payrollsystem allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may Hospitalmay pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. such Insuch circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or introductionor discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, ,the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-part- time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective May The general wage increase is effective the date of ratification, save the rates are increased and except the changes is retroactive to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March April Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date ratification. Retroactive pay May The Hospital will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes employee's annual tax bracket. The will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification May to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing Notice that amendments are required or that either party desires to terminate this Agreement may only be given within a period of ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of this Agreement or to any anniversary of such expiration date. If notice of amendment or termination is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share given by either party, the hours other party agrees to meet for the purpose of work negotiation within thirty (30) days after the giving of what would otherwise be one full-time positionnotice, if requested to do so. Notwithstanding the Hospital and foregoing provisions, in the Association event the parties to this Agreement agree to a job sharing arrangementnegotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements parties will be determined locally. Once meet to determine the Hospital has that vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies procedures to be posted will be determined locally followed. Attached hereto and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions forming part of this agreement applicable Agreement are the following append ices: Appendix I Grievance Form Appendix List of Professional Responsibility Assessment Appendix Salary Schedule Appendix Superior Conditions If Any Appendix Appendix of Local Provisions Appendix Professional Responsibility Complaint Form APPENDIX Grievance Form to partbe inserted here. OF OCCURRENCE DATE TO EMPLOYER AGENCY XXXX PATIENTS BED CAPACITY correct this problem, recommend: OF I RESPONSE ACTION Ontario Employer Copy SALARY SCHEDULE ARTICLE A RECOGNITION ARTICLE B MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ARTICLE C COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES ARTICLE D SCHEDULING ARTICLE E VACATIONS ARTICLE F PAID HOLIDAYS ARTICLE G BULLETIN BOARDS ARTICLE H EXTENDED TOURS ARTICLE LEAVE OF ABSENCE ASSOCIATION BUSINESS ARTICLE J SENIORITY ARTICLE LEAVE ARTICLE L SELF-time nurses.SCHEDULING ARTICLE M UNIFORM SERVICE ARTICLE N JOB SHAKING ARTICLE SECURITY SERVICE ARTICLE P HEALTH ARTICLE HOUR TOURS ARTICLE R EDUCATION LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING START a START APPENDIX SALARY SCHEDULE CLASSIFICATION CHARGE NURSE START a START
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements collective agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes employee's annual tax bracket. The will former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree agrees to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have has agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article of Full-time Collective Agreement or Article of the Part-time Collective Agreement. The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to partthe Part-time nurses.Collective Agreement, Unless existing benefits, rights, privileges, practices, terms or conditions of employment which may be considered to be superior to those contained herein are specifically retained by this Agreement, they shall be deemed not to continue in effect. It is, however, hereby confirmed that where such references are made to existing Superior Conditions that they refer to conditions existing prior to October This Agreement shall continue in effect until March and shall remain in effect to thereafter unless either party gives the other party written notice of termination or desire to amend the Agreement. Notice that amendments are required or that either party desires to terminate this Agreement may only be given within a period of ninety days prior to the expiration date of this Agreement or to any anniversary of such expiration date. If notice of amendment or termination is given by either the other party agrees to meet for the purpose of negotiation within thirty days after the giving of notice, if requested to do so. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, the parties will meet to determine the procedures to be followed. Attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement are the following appendices: Appendix 1 Grievance Form Appendix 2 List of Professional Responsibility Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Assessment Committee Salary Schedule Superior Conditions Any Chairpersons
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective date of ratification, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March Retroactivity will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of the date of ratification. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Education Allowance. Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect. All provisions except the general wage increase are effective on the date of ratificationthe award, save and except the changes to the insured benefits which March unless otherwise provided. Retroactivity will be effective as soon as practicably possible, but no later than March will be paid on the basis of hours paid within four full pay periods (approximately weeks) of March on the date ratificationbasis of hours paid. Retroactive pay will be paid on a separate cheque where the existing payroll system allows. Where the existing payroll system does not allow for such separate cheque, the Hospital may pay retroactivity as part of the regular pay. In such circumstances, the Hospital undertakes that the rate of income tax on the retroactivity will not change unless the retroactive pay changes the employee's ’s annual tax bracket. The Hospital will contact former employees at their last known address on record with the hospital, with a copy to the union, within days of the date of ratification the award to advise them of their entitlement to retroactivity. Such employees will have a period of days from the date of the notice to claim such retroactivity and, if they fail to make a claim within the day period, their claim will be deemed to be abandoned. ARTICLE JOB SHARING Job sharing is defined as an arrangement whereby two or more nurses share the hours of work of what would otherwise be one full-time position. If the Hospital and the Association Union agree to a job sharing arrangement, the introduction or discontinuance of such job sharing arrangements will be determined locally. Once the Hospital has determined that a vacancy exists and the Hospital and the Association Union have agreed to a job sharing arrangement, the vacancy or vacancies to be posted will be determined locally and will be filled in accordance with Article The nurses involved in a job sharing arrangement will be classified as regular part-time and will be covered by the provisions of this agreement applicable to part-time nurses.
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Samples: Collective Agreement