Common use of Housekeeping Department Clause in Contracts

Housekeeping Department. 37.01 In the Housekeeping Department the employees and the employer shall follow these guidelines in room assignments. The Union and the Employer understand that the room attendants are paid to work by the hour. 1. The parties agree that room attendants are expected to take breaks and meal periods. 2. In the event that a Room Attendant believes that she/he will not be able to complete the assigned number of rooms or turndowns in the time allocated, she/he shall advise her/his supervisor as soon as she/he is aware but preferably no later than 2pm. The supervisor, once called, will assess the situation, taking into consideration that breaks should have been taken. Pending the outcome of the assessment, the supervisor may arrange either assistance in the completion of the assignments or may reduce the number of rooms assigned on that particular day. An Arbitrator shall have no jurisdiction to entertain any grievance arising out of the provisions of this paragraph #2. 3. The parties agree to continue the practice that if a Room Attendant is assigned a clean room she/he must also notify their Supervisor, who will reissue the Room Attendant another room to clean. 4. Room Attendants who are assigned to clean on three (3) floors or more will have their room assignments reduced by one (1) credit on that particular day. Room Attendants who are assigned to clean the Penthouse, Imperial Room or rooms 240, 317, 371, 375, 377, 417, 439, 475, 2202, 2204, 2205, 2208, 2209 (as they are currently configured) will be assigned two (2) room credits per large rooms cleaned on that particular day. The company agrees the past practice will continue in the assignment of rooms.