Common use of Introduction and Discontinuation of Mixed Rotation Clause in Contracts

Introduction and Discontinuation of Mixed Rotation. A mixed rotation is defined as one where a number of the registered nursing staff on a unit work regular tours while others work extended tours. The introduction or discontinuation of a mixed rotation (12 hours/8 hours) shall be discussed with the nursing staff on the affected unit(s) and the Local Union executive: and shall be determined by a secret ballot vote conducted jointly by the Hospital and the Union. There will be a second vote after a six month trial period to confirm agreement to maintain the Mixed Rotation. To implement a mixed rotation there is a vote and sixty six and two thirds (66 2/3) percent of the all Registered Nurses that vote need to agree to work the mixed rotation. To discontinue a mixed rotation requires fifty (50%) percent vote of the registered nurses that vote to discontinue the mixed rotation. The Hospital will provide the Union with ninety (90) days written notice of discontinuation of the Mixed Rotation. The parties will meet to discuss the discontinuation within two (2) weeks of receipt of a notice to discontinue. It is understood and agreed that management has the right to cancel a mixed rotation schedule if, in its opinion, it is not seen to be efficient or effective and the Hospital will discuss with the Union in advance any such cancellations. It is understood and agreed that the vote referred to above refers to a combined vote of the full-time and regular part-time registered nurses on the Unit.

Introduction and Discontinuation of Mixed Rotation. A mixed rotation is defined as one where a number of the registered nursing staff on a unit work regular tours tours, while others work extended tours. The introduction or discontinuation of a mixed rotation (12 hours/8 hours/ 8 hours) shall be discussed with the nursing staff on the affected unit(s) and the Local local Union executive: and shall be determined by a secret ballot vote conducted jointly by the Hospital and the Union. There will be a second vote after , following a six month trial period to confirm agreement to maintain the Mixed Rotationand not more frequently than every three (3) years thereafter. To implement a mixed rotation there is a vote and sixty six and two thirds requires seventy-five percent (66 2/375%) percent of the all registered nurses affected that vote to commit themselves to working from within a mixed rotation. If the Registered Nurses working mixed rotation on the affected unit wish to discontinue working mixed rotation – requires 50% + 1 vote of the Registered Nurses that vote. It is understood and agreed that the vote need to agree to work the mixed rotation. To implement or discontinue a mixed rotation requires fifty (50%) percent referred to above refers to a combined vote of the full time and regular part-time registered nurses that vote to discontinue the mixed rotationnurses. The Hospital will provide the Union with ninety (90) days written notice of discontinuation of the Mixed Rotation. The parties will meet to discuss the discontinuation within two (2) weeks of receipt of a notice to discontinue. It is understood and agreed that management has the right to cancel a mixed rotation schedule if, in its opinion, it is not seen to be efficient or effective and the Hospital will discuss with the Union in advance any such cancellations. It is understood and agreed that the vote referred to above refers to a combined vote of the full-time and regular part-time registered nurses on the Unit.