JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. The parties to the Agreement hereby establish a Joint Conference Board of four (4) members. Two (2) members shall be appointed by the UNION, and two (2) members by the CAMPUS or LABORATORY. Neither the UNIVERSITY nor the UNION shall appoint members to the Joint Conference Board who have been actively involved as a counselor, representative or observer in the grievance to be considered by the Board. The Joint Conference Board shall agree upon and determine the time and place of meetings, the rules of procedure, and all other details necessary to promote and carry on business for which it is appointed. The Board shall elect a chair and a secretary from its membership. At each location, the chairship will rotate between a representative from the UNIVERSITY and a representative from the UNION. The chair and secretary will not both be representatives from the same party. When a grievance cannot be resolved through the Grievance Procedure described above, the UNION may refer the same to the Joint Conference Board for determination. Such referral shall be in writing on the agreed-upon form and shall be addressed and sent to the designated official at the CAMPUS or LABORATORY as appropriate. The referral shall state the UNION's understanding of the issue. Not later than five (5) calendar days after receipt of service, the UNIVERSITY may, but need not, inform the UNION in writing of its own understanding of the dispute or disagreement. Upon referral of the matter, the UNIVERSITY shall schedule a meeting of the Joint Conference Board. The Board shall take jurisdiction and proceed to a determination of the dispute or disagreement. If the Joint Conference Board, after meeting, cannot or does not unanimously agree on a decision on any such matter within fifteen (15) calendar days after the hearing is closed, it shall lose jurisdiction thereof. The UNION, within fifteen (15) calendar days, may then refer the matter to binding arbitration.
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. 15.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed of not less than three (3) persons nominated by the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members nominated by the Union. A quorum for all meetings of the Board shall consist of three (3) xxxx- xxxx of each party. Decisions of the Board shall be made by a majority of votes cast. The Zone Association and the Union shall be entitled, through their respec- tive nominees, to each cast three (3) votes so that each individual member of the Board in attendance at the meeting, representing either the Zone Association or the Union, may cast his proportionate share of such three (3) votes.
15.2 The Board shall attempt to settle any dispute or grievance arising out of this Agreement between any member of the Local Union and any Contractor of the Zone Association or between the Union and the Zone Association, or between the Zone Association and any Contractor.
15.3 Their duties shall be, but not limited to, attempt- ing to settle disputes or grievances prior to arbitration procedures, to investigate and recommend methods to improve trade practices, efficiency, productivity and standards of workmanship within the industry and to constantly work for the improvement of labour rela- tions and the general benefit of the Industry.
15.4 The Board shall meet monthly, or as mutually agreed by both parties.
15.5 The Board shall meet at the request of either party on receipt of four (4) working days notice, or as mutu- ally agreed by both parties.
15.6 Any grievance arising between the parties that constitutes a policy grievance arising out of the Provincial Standard Articles that can not be settled by the Board shall be referred to the Provincial Joint Board. Both parties agree that any policy grievance filed at the local zone level shall be heard by the local Joint Conference Board. But under no circumstances may either party resolve a policy grievance at the local level that is contrary to the intent of the Provincial Standard Articles. Any policy grievance that is resolved at the local level contrary to the intent of the said articles shall not be binding on any parties other than the two parties that have agreed to a local resolution, and shall not be referred to as a precedent.
15.7 All grievances submitted to the Zone Association shall be recorded and forwarded to the Provincial Joint Board within thirty (30) days of submission.
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. 13.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed of not less than three (3) members nominated by the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members nominated by the Union. A quorum for all meeting of the Board shall consist of three (3) nominees of each party. Decisions of the Board shall be made by a majority of the votes cast. The Zone Association and the Union shall be entitled, through their respective nominees, to each cast three (3) votes so that each individual member of the Board in attendance at the meeting, representing either the Zone Association or the Union may cast his proportionate share of such three (3) votes. The Board shall attempt to settle any dispute or grievance arising out of this Agreement between any member of the Local Union and any Contractor of the Zone Association, or between the Union and the Zone Association, or between the Zone Association and any Contractor.
13.2 A grievance within the meaning of this Collective Agreement shall mean a written claim in writing by Local Union 71 on its own behalf, by Local 71 on behalf of one or more of its members, or by any member or members of Local 71, by the MCA on its own behalf, by the MCA on behalf of one or more of the Employers on whose behalf this Agreement is signed, or by one or more of said Employers alleging that this Agreement has been violated, misinterpreted, misapplied or has been improperly administered.
13.3 Any grievance shall, if possible, be adjusted by negotiation between the party or the person aggrieved and the party or person against whom the grievance is alleged.
13.4 The Joint Conference Board shall be convened within four (4) working days from the receipt by either party of a grievance and shall hear the parties or persons involved and render a decision with respect to the grievance.
13.5 In the event a grievance is submitted by mail, then all such correspondence shall be by Registered Mail.
13.6 In calculating grievance time limits, Saturdays, Sundays or any of the Statutory holidays listed in this Collective Agreement shall not be included, provided however that time limits, it may be extended by mutual written consent of Local Union 71 and the MCA Ottawa.
13.7 After exhausting the above set out grievance procedure, any person or party shall have the right to refer the grievance to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of Section 124 Labour Relations Act, RSO 1980, as amended 1981 Chapter 228.
13.8 The Joint Conference Board shall have...
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. (a) A Joint Conference Board shall be formed which will be composed of the Board of Directors of the Boilermaker Contractors' Association of British Columbia, and Members of Local Lodge 359 as appointed by the Business Manager. The Joint Conference Board shall meet at least once during each calendar year or more periodically upon request.
(b) Should, in the opinion of the Parties of this Agreement, certain articles, clauses or conditions as outlined in this Agreement not be working practically in the best interests of both parties, such articles, clauses or conditions will, upon mutual agreement of the Joint Conference Board and consistent with the original intent, be rewritten as Letters of Clarification and/or Understanding which will be attached to this Agreement. Such letters of Clarification and/or Understanding will be binding on the parties and their members during the term of this Agreement.
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. A Joint Conference Board will be formed of three (3) Employers and three (3) members of Local Union 516 who shall meet within two (2) weeks of written notification of the grievance to the Contractor, or as requested by either party or such other time frame mechanism as needed to expedite hearings, but in no case, unless by mutual agreement shall the grievance not be heard within thirty (30) days of written notice . Two (2) members of each party will form a quorum. The Business Manager of Local 516 shall also be a non-voting member of the Joint Conference Board and shall appoint the Employee members to the Joint Conference Board. Such Board will have power on behalf of the respective Parties hereto to:
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. 10.01 A board, consisting of two (2) members from each Party of this Agreement, shall be set up within one (1) month from the signing of this Agreement and, if necessary, shall meet quarterly thereafter, or more frequently if deemed necessary.
10.02 The purpose of these meetings is to provide an exchange of ideas and opinions so that the purpose of this Agreement may be more easily achieved.
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. 15.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed of not less than three (3) persons nominated by the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members nominated by the Union. A quorum for all meetings of the Board shall consist of three
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. A board consisting of three (3) members (and additional equal members as required) from each Party to this Agreement may be set up within one (1) month from the signing of this Agreement and shall meet quarterly thereafter, or more frequently if deemed necessary. The purpose of these meetings is to provide an exchange of ideas and opinions so that the purpose of this Agreement may be more easily achieved. Xxxxxxxxxx, when injured on the site and who require medical attention, will receive pay for the day, eight hours (8) at the regular hourly rate, provided that a medical report is provided stating that the injured party is unable to return and complete the shift. The employer may authorize another employee to accompany the injured party, and if so, they shall experience no loss of pay.
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. 9.1 The objective of this Agreement is to establish fair working conditions and regulations for both the Em- ployer and the employee in the construction industry, and to maintain industrial peace in order that these objectives may be maintained and furthered, and that any differences that may arise between the parties to this Agreement, may be settled equitably and rapidly, and also to provide the means for better understanding and co-operation between the parties, a Joint Conference Board shall be established.
9.2 This Joint Conference Board shall have equal rep- resentatives from both the Association and the Union, and they shall elect a chairman from among themselves.
9.3 This Board shall meet regularly at least once every two months and more often if need be, to settle urgent mat- ters.
9.4 Their duties shall consist of, but not be limited to, attempting to settle trade disputes or grievances prior to ar- bitration procedure. To investigate and recommend meth- ods to improve trade practices efficiency, productivity and standards of workmanship within the industry and to con- stantly work for improvement.
JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. ─ It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement to settle problems that may arise on a local level. In order, however, to provide means for the uniform interpretation and application of the provisions of this Agreement, other than the hiring hall provisions which are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Joint Hiring Hall Committee, the parties hereto shall establish the Joint Conference Board.
