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EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish Employee-Management Advisory Committee(s) (EMAC) within the sites. Each Committee will consist of a maximum of six (6) persons with equal representation from the Parties. 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.01. 10.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the Employer, and the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and date. Either the Chair or the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task Force. 10.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, when (i) an Employee is not scheduled to work; and (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employees. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistence.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 41.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement parties agree to establish Employee-an Employee Management Advisory Committee(s) Committee (EMAC) within the sites. Each Committee will consist consisting of a maximum of not more than six (6) persons with equal representation from the Parties. 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(spersons, including two (2) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.01. 10.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC Employees who shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of represent the Employer, three (3) Employees (two (2) from Chapter 019 and one (1) from Chapter 018) who shall represent the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Unionunion, and one (1) Union Representative. 10.07 41.02 Unless otherwise mutually agreed, EMAC shall meet on a quarterly basis (once every three months), at a mutually acceptable hour date and datetime. Either Members of the Chair or Committee shall normally receive a notice and agenda for the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent mattersat least fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting. 10.08 It is the function 41.03 The purpose of EMAC is to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. 41.04 An Employer Representative and a Union Representative shall each be designated by their own side as a joint chairperson, and they shall alternate in presiding over meetings. Zone matters The Employer Representative attending should be authorized by the Employer to discuss any mutually agreed upon agenda items and if not resolved at the meeting the Employer will provide a formal and final response within twenty (20) business days. 41.05 The Committee shall meet at the call of mutual concern either chairperson. 41.06 Minutes of each meeting of the Committee shall be prepared and signed by the joint chairpersons as soon as possible after the close of the meeting. The Union and the Employer shall each receive a signed copy of the minutes. 41.07 The Committee shall not have any jurisdiction to amend this Collective Agreement. However, agenda items may be referred involve discussion of current terms and conditions in the Collective Agreement, excluding any ongoing grievances. The Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other Committee of the Union or of the Employer. The Committee does not have the power to bind either the Union or its members or the Employer to any decisions or conclusions reached in its discussions. The Committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the Joint Task Force. 10.09 Either Union and to the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC with respect to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisorsits discussions and conclusions. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, when (i) an Employee is not scheduled to work; and (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employees. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistence.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish 9.01 In the spirit of both parties maintaining efficient and harmonious relationships, both parties will form an Employee-Management Advisory Committee(s) Committee (EMAC). 9.02 The Employee-Management Advisory Committee shall meet to discuss and, if possible, provide understanding of points of mutual interest between the Assisted Living Facility and the Union. Such meetings shall be held on a quarterly basis or as agreed to by the parties. 9.03 The Employee-Management Advisory Committee shall not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in the Collective Agreement, including its administration or negotiation. 9.04 Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at an Employee-Management Advisory Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall apply: (a) within The Employee-Management Advisory Committee, comprised of two (2) Employees from different job classifications and two (2) Employer representatives, shall meet at a time and place that is mutually satisfactory. A request for such meeting will be made in writing by both members of the sites. Each Committee will consist Party requesting the meeting to both members of the other Party at least two (2) weeks prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not be matters that are properly the subject of a maximum grievance or matters that are properly the subject of six (6) persons with equal representation from negotiations for the Partiesamendment or renewal of the Collective Agreement. 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s(b) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the A Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.01. 10.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative may, upon prior written agreement of the Employer, and the Viceattend Employee-Chair Management Advisory Committee meetings. (c) An Employee shall not suffer any loss of pay for attending Employee- Management Advisory Committee meeting(s). 9.05 Minutes of each meeting will be kept. The minutes shall be subject to approval by both parties and upon approval by both parties, the senior representative approved minutes shall be circulated to all members of the Union. 10.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and dateCommittee. Either the Chair or the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 It is the function responsibility of EMAC each Party to consider matters of mutual concern affecting circulate the relationship of the Employer Minutes to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task Forcetheir own constituency. 10.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, when (i) an Employee is not scheduled to work; and (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employees. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistence.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 38.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish Employee-an Employee Management Advisory Committee(s) Committee (EMAC) within to discuss matters of mutual interest related to Employees and the sites. Each Committee will consist Employer. 38.02 EMAC shall meet on a regular monthly basis and shall be composed of: (a) Up to two (2) Employer representatives to be appointed by the President, (b) Up to two (2) Union representatives to be appointed by the Union, (c) Up to two (2) Faculty Association representatives to be appointed by the Faculty Association, (d) The Parties may each appoint an alternate to serve in the absence of a maximum regular member. (e) The Parties shall each appoint a Co-­‐Chairperson. 38.03 The objectives of six EMAC are: (6a) persons with equal representation from To promote and maintain effective communication in the areas of; (i) working conditions, (ii) Employee Benefits Plans, (iii) policies and procedures, (iv) Employee development, (v) suggestions for improved effectiveness and efficiency, (vi) information exchange relative to proposed operational changes, (vii) administration of the terms and conditions of employment; and (viii) other matters as agreed to mutually by the Parties. 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.01. 10.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the Employer, and the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and date. Either the Chair or the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task Force. 10.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, whenIt is agreed that EMAC will not deal with; (i) an Employee is issues for which there exist avenues for discussion or resolution, which have not scheduled to work; andbeen explored, (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to workpending or potential grievances; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate terms and conditions of payemployment under negotiation. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel timec) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall Except where authority to make a specific decision has been delegated to EMAC, EMAC is advisory only and not a decision making body. However, if a decision would be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will mutually beneficial to all Parties, it should be paid to such Employeesimplemented. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall (d) Individuals who are Employees but not EMAC members may make presentations and participate at meetings with the agreement of the Co-­‐ chairs and providing written notice is given to the Co-­‐chairs three (3) full work days in advance of setting the agenda. Subjects to be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance discussed should previously be entered on the agenda. EMAC may adopt further Terms of Reference with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistencethe consent of all members.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 12.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish Employee-Management Advisory Committee(s) (EMAC) within the sites. Each Committee committee will consist of a maximum of six (6) persons with equal representation from the Partiesparties. 10.02 12.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 12.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.0112.01. 10.03 12.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time to time. 10.04 12.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time to time. 10.05 12.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 12.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the Employer, and the Vice-Vice- Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 12.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and date. Either the Chair or the Vice-Vice- Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 12.08 It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task Force. 10.09 12.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 12.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 12.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee12. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, when (i) an Employee is not scheduled to work; and (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employees. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistence.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 12.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish Employee-Employee- Management Advisory Committee(s) (EMAC) within the sites. Each Committee committee will consist of a maximum of six (6) persons with equal representation from the Parties. 10.02 12.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 12.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.0112.01. 10.03 12.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 12.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 12.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 12.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the Employer, and the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 12.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and date. Either the Chair or the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 12.08 It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task Force. 10.09 12.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 12.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 12.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee12. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, when (i) an Employee is not scheduled to work; and (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 12.12 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employees. 10.14 12.13 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 3841: Transportation and Subsistence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish 9.01 In the spirit of both parties maintaining efficient and harmonious relationships, both parties will form an Employee-Management Advisory Committee(s) Committee (EMAC) within the sites. Each Committee will consist of a maximum of six (6) persons with equal representation from the Parties). 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs 9.02 The Employee-Management Advisory Committee shall meet to discuss and, if possible, provide understanding of points of mutual interest between the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer Assisted Living Facility and the Union Representative may mutually agree Union. Such meetings shall be held on a quarterly basis or as agreed to waive Clause 10.01by the parties. 10.03 9.03 The representatives Employee-Management Advisory Committee shall not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in the Collective Agreement, including its administration or negotiation. 9.04 Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at an Employee-Management Advisory Committee meeting during the Employer on EMAC term of this Agreement, the following shall be those persons apply: (a) The Employee-Management Advisory Committee comprised of up to three (3) Employees, elected or alternates employed and designated appointed by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the EmployerUnion, and the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 EMAC up to three (3) Employer representatives shall meet at a time and place that is mutually acceptable hour satisfactory. A request for such meeting will be made, in writing, at least two (2) weeks prior to the date proposed and date. Either accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not be matters that are properly the Chair subject of a grievance or matters that are properly the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 It is subject of negotiations for the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship amendment or renewal of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task ForceCollective Agreement. 10.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operationsA Union Representative may request, whenwith a week’s advance notice in writing, to be on the agenda of an Employee-Management Advisory Committee meeting for the purpose of making a presentation or acting as a resource on a particular topic. The request to attend the meeting will state the purpose and topic relative to the Representative’s attendance. The Employer shall provide a timely written response to the request. The Representative’s request shall not be unreasonably denied. (ic) an An Employee is shall not scheduled to work; andsuffer any loss of pay for attending Employee- Management Advisory Committee meeting(s). (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC 9.05 Minutes of each meeting will be kept. The minutes shall be paid at subject to approval by both parties and upon approval by both parties, the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours approved minutes shall be considered time worked and posted on the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such EmployeesUnion bulletin board. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistence.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish Employee-Employee- Management Advisory Committee(s) (EMAC) within the sites. Each Committee committee will consist of a maximum of six (6) persons with equal representation from the Parties. 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.01. 10.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the Employer, and the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and date. Either the Chair or the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task ForceCommittee. 10.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, when (i) an Employee is not scheduled to work; and (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to work; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate of pay. 10.13 10.12 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel time) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will be paid to such Employees. 10.14 10.13 Where applicable, an Employee shall be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistence.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 10.01 38.01 The Parties to this Collective Agreement agree to establish Employee-an Employee Management Advisory Committee(s) Committee (EMAC) within to discuss matters of mutual interest related to Employees and the sites. Each Committee will consist Employer. 38.02 EMAC shall meet on a regular monthly basis and shall be composed of: (a) Up to two (2) Employer representatives to be appointed by the President, (b) Up to (2) Union representatives to be appointed by the Union, (c) Up to two (2) Faculty Association representatives to be appointed by the Faculty Association, (d) The Parties may each appoint an alternate to serve in the absence of a maximum regular member, (e) The Parties may each appoint a Co-Chairperson 38.03 The objectives of six EMAC are: (6a) persons with equal representation from To promote and maintain effective communication in the areas of: (i) working conditions, (ii) Employee benefit plans (iii) policies and procedures, (iv) staff development, (v) suggestions for improved effectiveness and efficiency, (vi) information exchange relative to proposed operational changes, (vii) administration of the terms and conditions of employment; and (viii) other matters as agreed to mutually by the Parties. 10.02 In a site that has an established mechanism(s) that performs the functions of the EMAC as described in Clause 10.08 and where the mechanism(s) provides for the representation from this bargaining unit then the Employer and the Union Representative may mutually agree to waive Clause 10.01. 10.03 The representatives of the Employer on EMAC shall be those persons or alternates employed and designated by the Employer from time-to-time. 10.04 The representatives of the Union on EMAC shall be those Employees or Employee alternates designated by the Local from time-to-time. 10.05 The Parties mutually agree that the representatives of the Employer and the Union on EMAC should be the persons in authority whose membership should be as constant as reasonably possible with a minimum of alteration or substitution. 10.06 The Chair on EMAC shall be the senior representative of the Employer, and the Vice-Chair shall be the senior representative of the Union. 10.07 EMAC shall meet at a mutually acceptable hour and date. Either the Chair or the Vice-Chair may mutually call a special meeting to deal with urgent matters. 10.08 It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. Zone matters of mutual concern may be referred to the Joint Task Force. 10.09 Either the Employer or the Union may have experts or advisors present at meetings of EMAC to make submissions to or to assist EMAC in the consideration of any specific problem. Each Party shall give the other reasonable advance notice of the anticipated presence of such experts or advisors. 10.10 Where an EMAC has not been established within a site, the Union may request a meeting with the designated Human Resources Department to discuss the formation of EMAC(s). 10.11 Within thirty (30) days of the request, the Parties will meet to discuss membership and subsequent development of Terms of Reference in accordance with Article 10: Employee Management Advisory Committee. (a) Every effort will be made by the Parties to schedule this Committee meeting during an appointed Employee’s regular working hours; and (b) In continuous operations, whenIt is agreed that EMAC shall not deal with: (i) an Employee is issues for which there exist avenues for discussion or resolution, which have not scheduled to work; andbeen explored, (ii) it is not possible to schedule the meetings during a time when the Employee is scheduled to workpending or potential Grievances; and (iii) no alternate attendee is available or appropriate to attend, an Employee who attends a EMAC meeting shall be paid at the basic hourly rate terms and conditions of payemployment under negotiation. 10.13 Time spent in meetings of this Committee (inclusive of travel timec) during an Employee’s scheduled working hours shall Except where authority to make a specific decision has been delegated to EMAC, EMAC is advisory only and not a decision making body. However, if a decision would be considered time worked and the Basic Rate of Pay will mutually beneficial to all Parties, it should be paid to such Employeesimplemented. 10.14 Where applicable, an Employee shall (d) Individuals who are Employees but not EMAC members may make presentations and participate at meetings with the agreement of the Co-chairs and providing written notice is given to the Co-Chairs three full work days in advance of setting the agenda. Subjects to be entitled to claim travel time expenses in accordance discussed should previously be entered on the agenda. EMAC may adopt further Terms of Reference with Article 38: Transportation and Subsistencethe consent of all members.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

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