INSTITUTIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY. The parties recognize that mutual benefits accrue to the institution and its employees where the Employer and members of the bargaining unit are provided with opportunity to communicate regional or college-wide concerns that fall outside the purview of the collective agreement. Further, the parties acknowledge the need to encourage constructive dialogue in order to evaluate and address those concerns on an on-going basis. In order to facilitate such dialogue, the parties agree:
a) To undertake a joint initiative to establish an annual institutional development day, on a regional and/or college-wide basis for the purpose of creating a venue in which support workers may discuss and endeavour to address issues of concern.
b) Institutional Staff Development Day shall be scheduled so as to cause minimal disruption in support services, and shall focus on issues of relevance and concern to support workers in the system.
c) The attendance and participation of employees shall be on a voluntary basis, but without loss of pay. Employees who choose not to attend are required to maintain their regular work schedules.
