Common use of Effect of Absence Clause in Contracts

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, OPTIONS,both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, leave or any other benefits under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity leave and for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks while on parental leave for a birth mother and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken maternity leave. Service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity leave and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks while an employee is on parental leave for a birth mother, and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken a maternity leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits accordance with the Employment Standards Act during maternity and parental leave, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent an employee’s absence if due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis for a period of what the twenty-four (24) months if an employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect ’s unpaid absence is due to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manneran illness.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood (Article (a) applies to full-time employees only; Note’ provides that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both accrual of seniority and service will accrueon pregnancy and parental leave also applies to part- time employees; Note provides that this clause (including the notes) must be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Employment Standards Act). During If an unpaid employee’s absence exceeding without pay from the Hospital including absences under Article Leaves of Absence, exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for days the employee will not accumulate seniority or service for any purposes of salary increment, vacation sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis days unless otherwise provided and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which she is participating for entitled to participate during the period of absence, except that . In the case of unpaid approved leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days an employee may arrange with the Hospital will to repay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days to ensure continuing coverage. In circumstances where a full-time employee is on an unpaid leave of absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days and voluntarily works occasional during the leave period, the employee shall be deemed to have continued on unpaid leave. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in benefits or benefits (including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance). In Page Collective Agreement Expiring March addition, the Hospital shall continue to pay contribute its share of premiums for those subsidized employee benefits in which the premiums employee is participating for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefitsbenefits or benefits (including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance). Notwithstanding this Notwithstandingthis provision, seniority and service shall will accrue and the Hospital will continue to pay the premiums for benefit plans for employees for a period of fifteen up to seventeen (1517) weeks if while an employee's absence employee is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended on pregnancy leave under Article and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen up to thirty-five (1835) months if weeks while an employee's absence employee is due to on parental leave under Article Seniority and service will accrue for an adoptive parent or a disability resulting in benefits or natural father for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due up to an illness. Partfifty-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.two

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar calender days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended suspended, for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months employee is In receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is in receipt on or adoption leave. Effective shall accrue for the seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of benefitsthe leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding Notwith- standing this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if If an employee's ’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue Seniority Lists A seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, list will be posted on the basis Hospital bulletin board in January and July of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beeneach year. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases Copies of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition will be supplied to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number Upon posting of representatives is the seniority list, employees will have thirty days In which to be determined locallyfile complaints against their standing, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of If no complaints are filed, is deemed that the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate seniority as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there posted is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannercorrect.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalCentre, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar cal- endar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement Agree- ment or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary 's anni- versary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating part- icipating for the period of absence, the absence except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective April the Centre will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotionpromo- tion, demotion, demotion transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding Notwith- standing this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave or for a period of eighteen (18) eigh- teen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an adoption leave or an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee Employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for the purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The Employer agrees to the seniority of employees in all cases of lay-offs, recalls, promotions, demotions and transfers to higher paid jobs. The Employer agrees to forward to the Union seniority lists by department which shall show date of employment, social insurance number, department and job classification for all employees within the bargaining unit, within a reasonable time following the completion of this Agreement. The Employer further agrees to revise and amend the said seniority list, forward copies to the Union every six months thereafter. If an employee is permanently transferred from one department to another, he shall, following the completion of the probationary period in his new job, transfer all his acquired seniority from his previous department and thereafter his original seniority date shall be his seniority date in the new department for all matters excepting for vacation choice in the first year of transfer if the vacation lists have already been posted, in which case he shall have last choice for this first year of transfer and thereafter shall have preference choice in accordance with his regular seniority standing. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an An employee shall continueto accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence with pay, for maternity or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the first month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceeding exceed thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous 30)continuous calendar days, credit for the Hospitalwill continue to make contributiontowards employee in which the employee is participating, and the employee’s seniority continue to accumulate. Ifthe unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacation and sick leave, or any other leave benefits under any provisions for which the employee is for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence in which excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. In such cases the employee may arrange with the Hospital to the premium of any subsidized benefits for the entire period of such leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid leave, layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits will be consideredto be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the benefits concerned appropriately reduced conditions indicated above. In cases where an employee’s absence qualifies as either maternity, adoption, or parental leave, creditsfor service for the purposesof vacation, sick leave, seniority, salary increments and any other under any provisions of the agreement or otherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a part-time employee, such shall accumulate on a pro rata the basis and of what the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordinglyregular hours of work would have been had she not been on such leave. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will The Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue and/or percentage-in- lieu provided under the collective agreement during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Unionleave. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, Hospital shall register this provision with the Unemployment Insurance Commission as part ofthe SUB plan. Seniority rights and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings an employment shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.have been terminated

Effect of Absence. ((a), and of the following clause are applicable to full-time employees only) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18I8) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or benefits, or for a period of one (1) year Iy)ear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in The which he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital will continue to pay its share prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee's absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in benefitsensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen thirty (1830) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits. Notwithstanding Article (a) service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of one seventeen (117) year weeks if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority a pregnancy leave, and for a maximum period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beenparental leave. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Articleaddition, the Hospital will provide continue to pay its share of the with pertinent financial premiums of the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and staffing information for up to eighteen (18) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on parental leave, unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. Hospital agrees to provide, in response to an employee's request, his service and/or anniversary date. For purposes of layoff and with recall, seniority shall operate on a copy of any reorganization plans department-wide basis, i.e., laboratory, radiology or such other departments which impact on exist in the individual hospitals where the employees are covered by this Agreement. Seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for full- time employees shall be separate from seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for part-time employees. An employee who is transferred to a position outside the bargaining unitunit for: a period of less than eighteen (18) months or such longer period as the parties may agree upon or; a specific term of appointment, including temporarily replacing an employee outside the bargaining unit shall retain but not accumulate seniority held at the time of transfer. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations In the event the employee is returned to a position in the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus bargaining unit within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.time periods noted in

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. , Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotionpromotions, demotiondemotions, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity leave or adoption leave for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, for a period of one (1) year if an employee's ’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees Job Posting Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall accrue seniority be posted for a period of eighteen (18) months and service seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due three consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three day period referred to a disability resulting in benefits, herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority bulletin board for a period of thirty (30) months seven calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and service for selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of fifteen (15) weeks up to thirty days, during which the Hospital will determine if absent due to a disability resulting in benefitsthe employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return , on or be returned by the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect Hospital to the development position formerly occupied, without loss of any operating or re-structuring plan which seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may affect be filled on a temporary basis until the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved trial period is completed. A list of vacancies filled in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized preceding month under this article and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases names of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is Hospital shall have the right to make a temporary appointment until such position has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the person elected to fill the vacancy to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each partyassigned to the job concerned. Meetings of the Committee There shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed only one posting with respect to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicableeach vacancy. The Hospital is not required to consider an employee who has been transferred as a result of this provision in the previous six months, The notice of vacancy shall make typing contain the following: nature of position, required qualifications, ability and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair skills, the shift, and the salary for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreementclassifications. It is understood agreed that all of the above Hospital has the right to fill temporary vacancies as stated elsewhere in the contract. Without nullifying these provisions the Hospital shall be completed in a timely manner.consider the following principles:

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsbenefits on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees It shall accrue seniority be the duty of the employee to notify the Hospital promptly of any change in address. If an employee fails to do this, the Hospital will not be responsible for failure of a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due notice sent by registered mail to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the reach such employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY "With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. ." Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.;

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the HospitalOPTIONS, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement Agree- ment or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordinglyaccord- ingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen 7) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an em- ployee is on maternity leave and for a period of up to eight- een (18) weeks while on parental leave. Service shall ac- crue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the com- mencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity leave and for up to eighteen (1 8) weeks while an employee is on parental leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall serviceshall accrue for a period of fifteen (151 5) weeks if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotionpromo- tion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or parental leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) 1 8) months if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's em- ployee’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended suspended, for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, the absence except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Partup-time employees to-date copy of each departmental seniority list shall accrue be posted once a year. The following is a list of departments for seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beenpurposes. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Nursing Nursing Other Food Service Environmental Services Maintenance Materials Management ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.;

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during If an approved unpaid employee’s absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by without pay from the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding Hospital exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for she will not accumulate service for purposes of salary incrementseniority, vacation entitlement and sick leave, or any other leave benefit for the period of absence. In addition the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended to which she is participating for the period of the absence. In the case of an unpaid approved absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, an employee may arrange with the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and Hospital to prepay the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, full premium of the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the entire period of absencethe leave to ensure coverage. All part time employees will acquire seniority on completion of a probationary period of hours worked, except that or six (6) calendar months, whichever occurs first. Where the Hospital will continue to pay its share Hospital, the Union and the employee so agree, the probationary period may be extended for an additional hours worked. The discharge of the premiums probationary employee shall be deemed for just cause. Seniority lists will be established for all part time employees showing the number of tours worked. An up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is date seniority list will be provided to the Union and copies posted in receipt January and July of benefitseach year. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff Seniority shall be suspended based on the number of tours worked. Seniority lists and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, layoff and recall rights for full-time employees shall be separate from seniority shall accrue lists and layoff and recall rights for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illnesspart-time employees. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's ’s normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees No employee shall accrue be transferred to a position outside the bargaining unit without her consent. If an employee is transferred to a temporary position outside of the bargaining unit, she shall retain her seniority acquired at the date of leaving the unit, and shall continue to accumulate seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due up to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis maximum of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee one year for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on spent outside the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to Temporary assignments outside the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee bargaining unit shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method for a maximum of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannerone (1) year.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. EFFECT OF ABSENCE , It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits*, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) 8) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees Job Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall accrue seniority be posted for a period of eighteen seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (187) months and service day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of fifteen three (153)consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three (3) weeks if absent due day period referred to a disability resulting in benefits, herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of up to thirty (30)days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is completed. A list of what vacancies filled in the employee's normal regular hours preceding month under this article and the names of work would the successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. Each posting will contain the Department, job title, involved and rate of pay. Applicants may apply in writing to the Personnel Office. Where there are no successful applicants, an employee may be hired from outside the bargaining unit. The Employer shall have beenthe right to fill any job opening on a temporary basis. Effective October For clarification it is understood that both full-time and part-time employees shall accrue seniority may apply for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting vacancies in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the either bargaining unit and through to the final phases appointment shall be made of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition senior applicant able to that, and to any other planning committee in meet the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function normal requirements of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members job regardless of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannercomes.

Effect of Absence. (a) Unless otherwise provided in this collective agreement: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen thirty (1830) months while an employee is in receipt of or benefits. Notwithstanding this Such payment shall continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstandingthis provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, Notwithstandingthis provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen thirty (1830) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Seniority Lists: See Local Provisions Appendix ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee Committee: In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement agreement every three (3) months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, unit including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose takingof employees; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty sixty (3060) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty sixty (3060) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital will continue to pay its share prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee's absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in benefitsensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of eighteen up to seventeen (1817) months if weeks while an employee's absence employee is due to a disability resulting in benefits or on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of one up to thirty-five (135) year weeks after the parental leave began, if an employee's unpaid absence the employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority participating for a period from the commencement of eighteen the leave up to seventeen (1817) months weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and service for a period of fifteen up to thirty-five (1535) weeks while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if absent due the employee did not take pregnancy leave) unless the employee does not intend to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or pay her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannercontributions.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital will continue to pay its share prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee's absence is due continuous days to a disability resulting in benefitsensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen thirty (1830) months if an employee's ’s absence is due to disability resulting in or Notwithstanding Article (a) service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or pregnancy leave, and for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a maximum period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beenparental leave. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Articleaddition, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit continue to pay its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer share of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members premiums of the Committee shall be entitled subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting seventeen (17) weeks from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all commencement of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.leave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for up to eighteen

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity leave or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees Job Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall accrue seniority be posted for a period of eighteen seven (187) months and service consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (7)day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of fifteen (15three ( 3 ) weeks if absent due consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three ( 3 ) day period referred to a disability resulting in benefitsherein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer, appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority bulletin board for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of up to thirty (30) months days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is completed. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under this article and service the names of the successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. The posting will show the classification, department and present hours of work. No posting will be made in the case of temporary vacancies, which vacancies shall include those caused by illness or vacation periods. Probationary employees may not apply for such Successful applicants of the job bidding procedure will not be permitted to reapply for a posted job for a period of fifteen twelve (1512) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on months. For the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term purpose of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by Article a transfer shall mean a change of classification. Transfer and Seniority Outside the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon Unit Effective for employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members transferred out of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected subsequent to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from effective date as set out in the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannerLocal Provisions Appendix).

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. accordingly In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of the absence, except that . The employee may arrange with the Hospital will continue to pay its share prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen leave in excess of thirty (1530) weeks if an employee's absence is due continuous calendar days to a disability resulting in benefitsensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen thirty (1830) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits. NotwithstandingArticle (a) seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of one up to seventeen (117) year if weeks while an employee's unpaid absence employee is due to an illnesson pregnancy leave. Part-time employees For parental leave, seniority and service shall accrue seniority accumulate for a period of eighteen up to thirty-five (1835) months and service weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, the thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for a period from the commencement of fifteen the leave up to seventeen (1517) weeks if absent due while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October partthirty-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty five (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (1535) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, while the employee is on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or reparental leave (thirty-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.seven

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes . . . of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. , Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's ’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority Transfer to Outside of the Unit: An employee who is transferred to a outside of the bargaining unit for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period six shall retain but not accumulate seniority held at the time of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due the transfer. In the event the is returned to a disability resulting position in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit he be credited with the seniority held at the time of transfer and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and resume accumulation from the Union. The number date of representatives is her return to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee at Request of Employee: If an employee at his own request or to avoid being laid off is transferred to another classification, the employee shall submit its written recommendations immediately be paid the starting rate for the classification which the employee is transferred and shall progress within the scale for that classification according to the Chief Executive Officer length of within that classification, subsequent to the date of the Hospital and the Board transfer. an employee, having at least twelve seniority, at his own request or to avoid being laid off is transferred to another classification of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committeeequal or lower pay, the individual members employee will start in the new classification at not less than the one year rate. Transfer at Instance of If at the instance of the Committee shall be entitled Corporation an employee is transferred to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed another classification carrying a rate in a timely mannerrange, the employee not suffer thereby a reduction in rate of pay.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority sen- iority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous contin- uous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement Agree- ment or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary 's anni- versary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating part- icipating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, promo- demotion, transfer or layoff lay - off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, Notwith- standing t h i s provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) eigh - teen months if i f an employee's absence is due to t o a disability resulting in benefits i n benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if i f an employee's unpaid absence is due to t o an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority provision shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or Long Term Disability benefits. Job Posting Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of one (1) year if consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of eighteen (18) months consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and service Holidays. Applications for such vacancies Shall be made in writing within the day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within bargaining unit for vacant referred to a disability resulting Article, employees in benefits, on other bargaining units at the basis of what Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beenHospital. Effective October part-time The employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union consideration shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through limited to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee those employees who have applied for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees position in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under accordance with this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee selection shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of made in accordance with this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannerArticle.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee Employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for the purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. The Employer agrees to the seniority of employees in all cases of lay-offs, recalls, promotions, demotions and transfers to higher paid jobs. The Employer agrees to forward to the Union seniority lists by department which shall show date of employment, social insurance number, department and job classification for all employees within the bargaining unit, within a reasonable time following the completion of this Agreement. The Employer further agrees to and amend the said seniority list, forward copies to the Union every six months thereafter. If an employee is permanently transferred from one department to another, he shall, following the completion of the probationary period in his new job, transfer all his acquired seniority from his previous department and thereafter his original seniority date shall be his seniority date in the new department for all matters excepting for vacation choice in the first year of transfer if the vacation lists have already been posted, in which case he shall have last choice for this first year of transfer and thereafter shall have preference choice in accordance with his regular seniority standing. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that that, during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, . shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In , in addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, the absence except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this Notwithstandingthis provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of or benefits. Such payment shall also continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. It is further understood that that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen ( I8) months if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one (18I)year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Effective October seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in or benefits or for a period of one while an employee is on sick leave (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illnessincluding the Employment Insurance Period). Pa m e Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18( I8) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October I, part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) This clause applies to full- time employees only. It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any an approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will w i l l accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation vacation, sick leave, or leave and any other benefits benefit under any provisions provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will w i l l become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he is participating for the period of the absence. The employee arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he participating during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous days to ensure continuing coverage. It further understood that during such absence, except that credit for seniority shall be suspended and not accrue during the of absence. this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twelve (12) months if an employee's absence is due to disability resulting in or benefits. Service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee's absence is due to pregnancy leave, and for a period of eighteen (18) weeks if an employee's absence due to a parental leave. In addition, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits which the employee is participating for up to seventeen (17)weeks from the commencement of the leave while the is on pregnancy leave, and for up to eighteen (18) months weeks from the commencement of the leave while an the employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three monthsparental leave, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee employee does not intend to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely mannerpay contribution.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsbenefits on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees It shall accrue seniority be the duty of the employee to notify the Hospital promptly of any change in address. If an employee fails to do this, the Hospital will not be responsible for failure of a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due notice sent by registered mail to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the reach such employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and from early phases through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an An employee shall continue to accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence with pay, for pregnancy, parental or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the first month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceeding exceed thirty (30) continuous days or any approved calendar days, the Hospital will continue to make contribution towards subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating, and the employee's seniority will continue to accumulate. If the unpaid leave of absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacation and sick leaveleave benefits for which the employee is participating, or any other benefits under any provisions for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence which is in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, such cases the employee will become responsible for may arrange with the Hospital to the full payment premium of any subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the entire period of absencesuch leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid sick leave, except layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits will be considered to be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the conditions indicated above. It is understood, however, that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service seniority shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks one year if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absenceIn cases where an employee’s absence qualifies as either pregnancy, credit adoption, or parental leave, credits for seniority service for the purposes of promotionvacation, demotionsick leave, transfer seniority, salary increments and any other benefit under any provisions of the collective agreement or layoff otherwise shall be suspended and not accrue during continue to accumulate throughout the period leave. In the case of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Partpart-time employees employee, such service shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, accumulate on the basis of what the employee's normal ’s regular hours of work would have beenbeen had she not been on such leave. Effective October part-time employees The Employer shall accrue seniority continue to pay its share of the benefits and/or provided under the agreement during the period of such leave. The Hospital shall register this provision with the Unemployment Insurance Commission as part of the SUB plan. Seniority rights and an employment shall be deemed to have been terminated if leaves of own accord; is discharged and the discharge is not reversed through the grievance and arbitration procedure; refuses to continue to work or return to work during an emergency or circumstances beyond the Hospital’s control unless a satisfactory reason is given; is laid off for a period of more than (24) months or the employee’s seniority, whichever is less; is absent from work without permission for three (3) working days unless a satisfactory explanation is given by the employee; fails to return to work upon termination of an authorized leave of absence or a leave of absence for purposes other than those for which the leave of absence may be granted; fails to return to work within seven (7) calendar days after being recalled from layoff by notice sent by registered mail unless a satisfactory explanation is given by the employee; is absent due to illness or disability for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by has less than six (6) months’ service at the partiestime the illness or disability commenced and is not eligible for long-term disability benefits. It If the employee has less than six (6) months’ service at the time the illness or disability commenced and is not eligible for long-term disability benefits, this provision will apply after an absence equal to length of service at the time the absence commenced. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the function provisions of the Staff Planning Committee Human Rights Code. Article Layoff, Recall. and Retraininn (Applicable to consider possible ways Full-time and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work Part-time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.Employees

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue The Hospital will maintain a seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months list showing the names and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on Social Insurance Number and the basis of what the date each employee's normal regular hours seniority commenced. Such seniority list will be brought up to date every six (6) months, and a copy shall be posted for the information of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for and a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due copy will be furnished to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beenUnion. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff lay-off being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings during their regularly-scheduled hours of work shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her not lose regular or premium rate earnings as may be applicablea result of such attendance. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Committee. Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the Committee meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the Committee with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization re- organization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an An employee shall continueto accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence with pay, for maternity or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the first month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceeding exceed thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous 30)continuous calendar days, credit for the Hospitalwill continueto make contributiontowards employee in which the employee is participating, and the employee’s seniority continue to accumulate. Ifthe unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of salary incrementvacation entitlement, vacation and sick leave, or any other leave benefits under any provisions for which the employee is for that portion of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period leave of the absence in which excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. In such cases the employee may arrange with the Hospital to the premium of any subsidized benefits for the entire period of such leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid leave, layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits will be consideredto be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the benefits concerned appropriately reduced conditions indicated above. In cases where an employee’s absence qualifies as either maternity, adoption, or parental leave, creditsfor service for the purposesof vacation, sick leave, seniority, salary increments and any other under any provisions of the agreement or otherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a part-time employee, such shall accumulate on a pro rata the basis and of what the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordinglyregular hours of work would have been had she not been on such leave. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, except that the Hospital will The Employer shall continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue and/or percentage-in- lieu provided under the collective agreement during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Unionleave. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, Hospital shall register this provision with the Unemployment Insurance Commissionas part ofthe SUB plan. Seniority rights and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings an employment shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.have been terminated

Effect of Absence. (a) Unless otherwise provided in this Collective Agreement: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of absence, the absence except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen thirty (1830) months while an employee is in receipt of or benefits. Such payment shall continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. .. It is further understood that that, during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of eighteen thirty (1830) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. PartAny complaint or grievance having to do with the observance or non-time employees shall accrue observance of seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks rules may, however, be submitted to arbitration if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have beencannot mutually upon settlement. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff process Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and xxx proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the representative shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall shall' make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Committee. Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the Committee meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely 'manner.

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. ? at- During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial 'seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave.. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay- off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue maternity or adoption leave. or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time Seniority Lists Seniority lists of bargaining unit employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, be posted on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of bulletin board within thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases calendar days of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function signing of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways Agreement and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members thereafter. Copies of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected seniority. list will be supplied to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. Upon posting, employees have thirty (30) calendar days in which to file complaints against their seniority standing and if no complaints are filed, it is deemed that the seniority list as posted is correct. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and seniority list shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings show the unused portion of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations employee’s “sick leave bank” established November upon conversion to the Chief Executive Officer Hospitals of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed in a timely manner.Ontario Disability Insurance Plan E a

Effect of Absence. (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Hospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended for the period of the absence in in- excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee’s 's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, 'except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen. weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such unpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence., . Notwithstanding this provision, provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees Job Posting Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall accrue seniority be posted for a period of eighteen (18) months and service seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due three consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three day period referred to a disability resulting in benefits, herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Effective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority bulletin board for a period of thirty (30) months seven calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied 'for the position in accordance with this Article, and service for selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of fifteen (15) weeks up to thirty days, during which the Hospital will determine if absent due to a disability resulting in benefitsthe employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, on or be returned by the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect Hospital to the development position formerly occupied, without loss of any operating or re-structuring plan which seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may affect be filled on a temporary basis until the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved trial period is completed. A list of vacancies filled in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized preceding month under this Article and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases names of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number Such posting shall contain the following information: nature of representatives position, qualifications, required knowledge and education, skills, whether shift work is to be determined locallyanticipated, and shall consist the hourly wage rate or range of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicablehourly wage rates. The Hospital shall make typing agrees that the terms and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and conditions will not be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that all of the above shall be completed established in a timely an arbitrary or discriminatory manner.