Common use of HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES Clause in Contracts

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty fifteen (2015) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees Except by mutual agreement between a majority of affected employees and the Employer, shift schedules shall be given provide for as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule full-time employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every twofifty (50%) percent of weekends. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion Association shall be given seven (7) days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hourshours seven and three-quarter (7 ¾) consecutive hours per day, an average of seventy-seven and one-half (77 ½) hours per bi-weekly period. OR b) 1950 annual hourshours seven and one half (7 ½) consecutive hours per day, an average of seventy-five (75) hours per bi- weekly period. OR c) 1885 annual hourshours seven and one-quarter (7 ¼) consecutive hours per day; an average of seventy-two and one-half (72 ½) hours per bi-weekly period. OR d) 2080 annual hourshours eight (8) consecutive hours per day; an average of eighty (80) hours per bi-weekly period. as is applicable to the classification. 1202 Regular hours of work shall be deemed to: a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts;. b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods;. c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-full time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion Association shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) fifteen minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer Each employee shall be entitled to accumulate up to a maximum of 37.5 budgeted hours for holidays, overtime, or other premium hours to be taken as mutually convenient and a majority of the affected employeesin conjunction with scheduled days off, shift schedules if requested. The employee shall provide for: a) the supervisor with at least one week prior notice when requesting this time. 1207 Where an employee is required to attend a staff meeting on a scheduled day of rest, she shall be compensated in accordance with the term of this agreement. 1208 If mutually agreed upon and if operating requirements permit, an employee may modify her hours of work on a regular or temporary basis. Such modified hours shall not entail overtime costs to the Employer, nor shall the employee work less than fifteen her required hours within two (152) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive biweekly pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion Association shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 1211 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 1212 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: Provisions This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer An employee required to remain on duty in excess of one and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen one-half (151 ½) hours off between shifts; b) beyond their scheduled meal period or required to return to work during a meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for the entire meal period. 1207 An employee who works on a day on which she was not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates if not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, given at least seven (7) or lessdays prior notice. 1207 Employees This provision shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour not apply to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Radiation Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every twoon call on Saturday morning. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice1209 The Employer may, an employee whose shift is changed shall upon receiving the agreement of a majority of affected employees, such agreement to be paid obtained at overtime rates a meeting of such employees, called for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant that specific purpose, change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts shift in accordance with the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement terms of such agreement; provided a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion Association shall have the opportunity to appear at any meeting as aforesaid and shall be given seven days notice for an the opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s her opinion in regard to any proposal proposals of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 The agreement by employees provided for in this Article shall not be unreasonably withheld. 1210 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 1211 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 1212 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 1213 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of the shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty fifteen (2015) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: Provisions This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of the shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty fifteen (2015) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three (3) hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-full- time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: Provisions This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three (3) hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between an employee and the Employer and a majority of the affected employeesEmployer, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, days and whenever possible, seven (7) or less; d) it is understood that, on changeover from evenings to days, a period of not less than one (1) shift off between shifts is acceptable. 1207 Employees Except by mutual agreement between an employee and the Employer, shift schedules shall be given provide for as many weekends off as is reasonably possiblepossible with each employee receiving a minimum of one (1) weekend off in three (3). 1208 The Employer shall endeavour attempt to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, provide consecutive days off shall be granted consecutivelyand/or days off in conjunction with weekends off. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days (7) days’ notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days days’ notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 1215 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of the shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty (20) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employeesemployees affected, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) consecutive hours off between shiftsat any time; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive biweekly pay periods; c) not more than seven (7) consecutive working days except that eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) days may be required to comply with another provision of this Article or lessto accommodate scheduling requests over a general holiday long weekend. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend (1) in every fourfour (4) weekends. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The 1208 When making up the shift schedule, the Employer shall schedule employees attempt to work not more than one provide consecutive days off and connected to the weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever off where reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: Provisions This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty fifteen (2015) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive consec- utive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees Except by mutual agreement between a majority of affected employees and the Employer, shift schedules shall be given provide for as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule full-time employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every twofifty (50%) percent of weekends. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven (7) days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence com- mence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty fifteen (2015) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employeesemployees affected, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) consecutive hours off between shiftsat any time; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive biweekly pay periods; c) not more than seven (7) consecutive working days except that eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) days may be required to comply with another provision of this Article or lessto accommodate scheduling requests over a general holiday long weekend. 1207 Employees shall be given as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule employees to work not more than one weekend (1) in every fourfour (4) weekends. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The 1208 When making up the shift schedule, the Employer shall schedule employees attempt to work not more than one provide consecutive days off and connected to the weekend in every two. 1208 Whenever off where reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- tion shall be given seven days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: Provisions This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.

HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT SCHEDULES. 1201 Regular full-time hours of work will be (See Schedule A): a) 2015 annual hours b) 1950 annual hours c) 1885 annual hours d) 2080 annual hours a) Include a rest period of twenty fifteen (2015) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each continuous three hour period of duty. b) Exclude a meal period of at least thirty (30) minutes to be scheduled by the Employer during each working day. c) Meal periods and rest periods shall not be combined unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the employee on an incidental basis. 1203 Shift schedules governing a period of two (2) weeks or more shall be posted not less than one month before the first day of the schedule. 1204 Employees desiring to exchange shifts shall jointly apply to do so, in writing, as far in advance as possible. 1205 Any exchange in shifts requested by employees and approved by the Employer shall not result in overtime costs to the Employer. 1206 Except by mutual agreement between the Employer and a majority of the affected employees, shift schedules shall provide for: a) not less than fifteen (15) hours off between shifts; b) not less than eight (8) days off in any two consecutive consec- utive pay periods; c) not more than eight (8) consecutive working days, and whenever possible, seven (7) or less. 1207 Employees Except by mutual agreement between a majority of affected employees and the Employer, shift schedules shall be given provide for as many weekends off as is reasonably possible. The Employer shall endeavour to schedule full-time employees to work not more than one weekend in every four. Dietetic Technicians / Dietetic Assistants / Respiratory Therapists The Employer shall schedule employees to work not more than one weekend in every twofifty (50%) percent of weekends. 1208 Whenever reasonably possible, days off shall be granted consecutively. 1209 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, a full-time employee who works on a day which she was not scheduled to work shall be paid the greater of double time or overtime rates. This Article will not apply to employees on Standby. 1210 Unless given seven (7) days prior notice, an employee whose shift is changed shall be paid at overtime rates for the first shift worked which varies from the posted schedule. 1211 If the Employer considers implementing a significant change to the normal work day, start and finish times, normal shift of work, normal work week, or normal rotation of shifts the Employer will attempt to obtain the agreement of a majority of affected employees at a meeting held to discuss and consider such changes. A properly designated representative of the Associa- Associa-tion shall be given seven (7) days notice for an opportunity to attend this meeting and to express the Association’s opinion in regard to any proposal of the Employer and to submit any alternate proposals for consideration. Failing implementation of the alternate proposals, a written explanation shall be sent to the Association. If after due consideration the Employer still plans to implement the change, the affected employees will be given at least sixty (60) days notice. Notice time may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. 1212 Employees who are required to rotate shifts shall be assigned to work either day shift and evening shift or day shift and night shift. There shall be at least as great a number of day shifts assigned as there are evening or night shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed. This provision does not apply to employees who have agreed to work permanently on evening shift or night shift or who have accepted a position that has been posted as having a non-conforming shift pattern. 1213 Upon request, an employee who is required to commence com- mence or terminate her shift between 0001 hours and 0600 hours, and who does not have her own transportation, will have transportation provided by the Employer. 1214 Self-Scheduling and/or Flex-Time Provisions: This Article shall not preclude the implementation of self-scheduling and/or flex-time by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer. Any such agreement shall take the form of an addendum attached to and forming part of this agreement. 1215 An employee who is required to remain on duty or return to work during her meal period shall be paid at overtime rates for that entire meal period. 1216 Whenever an employee is called in to work within one (1) hour of the start of the shift and reports for duty within one (1) hour of the start of shift, she shall be entitled to pay for the full shift. In such circumstances the scheduled shift hours shall not be extended to equal a full shift.