Common use of JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD Clause in Contracts

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. 15.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed which will be equally made up of three members of the Employer Group and composed three members of not less than three (3) persons nominated the COPE, Local as elected by the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members nominated by bargaining unit for the Union. A quorum for all meetings term of the Board shall consist of three (3) xxxx- xxxx of each partycurrent Agreement. Decisions The objective of the Joint Conference Board shall be made by a majority to reach consensus on any issue of votes castmutual concern. The Zone Association Joint Conference Board will have the power, authority and duty on behalf of the Union respective Parties here to: [a] adjust disputes or establish regulations governing the conduct of their members; promote a harmonious relationship between both Parties to this Agreement; direct any of the parties bound by this Collective Agreement to cease unfair labour practices or violations of this Collective Agreement; explore ways and means to overcome adversarial positions in negotiating new Agreements; [e] fulfill such other obligations contained in this Agreement as from time-to-time may arise. The Joint Conference Board shall be entitledmeet on a quarterly basis. At such meetings, through their respec- tive nominees, to two members of each cast three (3) votes so that each individual Party shall constitute a quorum. One [ member of the Employer committee and one [ member of the COPE committee will be May -April Page of elected Co-chairs of the Joint Conference Board in attendance at and chairing of meetings will alternate between them or their designates. Upon mutual agreement, all decisions and recommendations reached by the meetingJoint Conference Board will be circulated among all individuals and groups Party to the Agreement and will form Policy for future interpretation and application'of this Agreement. This Policy shall be binding upon the Employer, 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, employee or between group of employees concerned. Those issues addressed by 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 Joint Conference 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 upon which consensus cannot be settled by the Board shall reached, will be referred to the Provincial Joint Board. Both parties agree that any policy grievance filed at Parties for inclusion in 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 next round 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 precedentnegotiations. 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. 15.1 A 40. It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement to settle problems that may arise on a local level; however, in order to provide means for uniform interpretation and application of this Agreement in respect to any provisions upon which the parties may disagree, the parties hereto shall proceed to set up a Joint Conference Board of six (6) members, three (3) members shall be selected by the Union and three (3) members by the Association the Individual Employer is a member of or has authorized to represent it. 41. The Joint Conference Board shall meet once every quarter and upon call of the Chairman or Vice Chairman, shall select a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and a Secretary from its membership, and shall determine all other details necessary to promote and carry on the business for which it is appointed. Two (2) members appointed by the Association and two (2) members appointed by the Union shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board; the number of votes allowed to each side, however shall in no event exceed the lesser number of Union or Employer members present, as the case may be. 42. The Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed of not less than three (3) persons nominated by empowered: A. To promote the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members nominated by the Union. A quorum for all meetings mutual interest of the Board shall consist of three (3) xxxx- xxxx of each party. Decisions parties hereto. B. To establish general recognition and enforcement of the Board shall be made by a majority wages, hours and working conditions 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) votesthis Agreement. 15.2 The Board shall attempt to settle any dispute or grievance arising out of this Agreement between any member of the Local Union C. To hear and any Contractor of the Zone Association or adjust disputes, complaints and grievances between the Union and any Employer Association party hereto or any Individual Employer involving the Zone Association, interpretation or between the Zone Association and any Contractorenforcement of this Agreement. 15.3 Their duties shall be, but not limited to, attempt- ing to settle disputes D. To hear and determine grievances of employees or grievances prior to arbitration procedures, to investigate and recommend methods to improve trade practices, efficiency, productivity and standards applicants for employment under Paragraph 36 of workmanship within the industry and to constantly work for the improvement of labour rela- tions and the general benefit of the IndustryArticle IV. 15.4 The Board shall meet monthly, 43. Matters arising under Paragraph 42. A. 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 B. above may be referred to the Provincial Joint BoardConference Board by any party to this Agreement by letter to the Secretary requesting that the same be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board for discussion and whatever action the Board may deem advisable. 44. Both parties agree that any policy grievance filed at the local zone level Disputes, complaints and grievances arising under Paragraph 42. C. shall be heard referred in writing by the local Joint Conference Board. But under no circumstances may either complaining party resolve a policy grievance at the local level that is contrary to the intent Secretary of the Provincial Standard Articles. Any policy grievance that is resolved at the local level contrary to the intent Board, together with a statement of the said articles shall not dispute, a copy thereof to be binding served on any parties the other than the two parties that have agreed to a local resolution, and shall not be referred to as a precedentparty. 15.7 All grievances submitted to the Zone Association shall be recorded and forwarded to the Provincial Joint Board 45. The other party may, if it so desires, within thirty five (305) days of submissionreceipt of such statement, serve its own written statement of the dispute upon the Secretary of the Board, a copy to the referring party. Grievances arising under Paragraph 42. D. shall be referred in the same manner, except that such grievances may be referred by the Union or the employee aggrieved. 46. Upon such referral, the Joint Conference Board shall take jurisdiction of the dispute, complaint or grievance and proceed to hear the same not later than it!s next regular meeting. It!s decision shall be final and binding upon the parties. 47. If the Joint Conference Board cannot agree on a decision within fifteen (15) days of meeting to consider the dispute, complaint or grievance, it shall lose jurisdiction thereof and shall choose an impartial arbitrator, who shall have full authority to decide the matter. If the Joint Conference Board cannot or does not agree upon an impartial arbitrator within the next ten (10) days, either party to the dispute, complaint or grievance may request the American Arbitration Association to submit a panel of ten

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 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 decisions of the Board shall be made by a majority of votes cast. The Zone 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 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 local Union and any Contractor of the Zone zone Association or between the Union and the Zone zone Association, or between the Zone 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 zone Association shall be recorded and forwarded to the Provincial Joint Board within thirty (30) days of submission.

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 nominees 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 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. 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 attempting 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 relations and the general benefit of the Industry. 15.4 . The Board shall meet monthly, or as mutually agreed mutuallyagreed 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 mutually agreed by both parties. 15.6 . Any grievance arising between the parties parties, that constitutes a policy grievance arising out of the Provincial Standard Articles that can cannot 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. A Provincial Joint Board shall be formed and composed of equal representatives from the Association and the Council. Decisions of the Provincial Board shall be made by a majority of the votes cast. The Association and the Council shall be entitled, through their respective nominees, to cast equal numbers of the votes, regardless of the respective numbers of each in attendance at the meetings of the Provincial Board. The Provincial Board will have as its objects: (a) To interpret the intent of the Provincial Agreement. To assist when requested by both parties in resolving all matters that have failed to be settled at the Local Joint Conference Board level. The Provincial Joint Board, when hearing such policy grievances under Article shall apply and be bound by the provisions of Articles and of the Collective Agreement. When Article is applied, the words “Union”, “Zone Association” and “Board” in Articles and shall be deleted and the words “Council”, “Association” and “Provincial Joint Board” shall be substituted therefore.

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 zone association and not less than three (3) members nominated by the Unionunion. A a quorum for all meetings of the Board board shall consist of three (3) xxxx- xxxx of each party. Decisions decisions of the Board board shall be made by a majority of votes cast. The Zone Association the zone association and the Union union shall be entitled, through their respec- tive nominees, to each cast three (3) votes so that each individual member of the Board board in attendance at the meeting, representing either the Zone Association zone association or the Unionunion, may cast his proportionate share of such three (3) votes. 15.2 The Board the board shall attempt to settle any dispute or grievance arising out of this Agreement agreement between any member of the Local Union and any Contractor of the Zone Association zone association or between the Union union and the Zone Associationzone association, or between the Zone Association zone association and any Contractor. 15.3 Their 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 Industryindustry. 15.4 The Board the board shall meet monthly, or as mutually agreed by both parties. 15.5 The Board 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 any grievance arising between the parties that constitutes a policy grievance arising out of the Provincial Standard Articles standard articles that can not be settled by the Board board shall be referred to the Provincial Joint Boardboard. Both 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 Articlesstandard articles. Any 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 all grievances submitted to the Zone Association zone association shall be recorded and forwarded to the Provincial Joint Board board within thirty (30) days of submission.

JOINT CONFERENCE BOARD. 15.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed com- posed of not less than three (3) persons nominated by the Zone Association and not less than three (3) members nominated nomi- nated by the Union. A quorum for all meetings of the Board shall consist of three (3) xxxx- xxxx nominees 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 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. 15.2 The Board shall attempt to settle any dispute or grievance griev- ance 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 attempting to settle disputes or grievances prior to arbitration procedures, - 1 4 - to investigate and recommend methods to improve trade practicesprac- tices, efficiency, productivity and standards of workmanship within the industry and to constantly work for the improvement improve- ment of labour rela- tions relations and the general benefit of the IndustryIn- dustry. 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 mutually agreed by both parties. 15.6 Any grievance arising between the parties that constitutes consti- tutes a policy grievance arising out of the Provincial Standard Stand- ard Articles that can not be settled by the Board shall be referred re- ferred 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. 15.1 A Joint Conference Board shall be formed and composed of not less than three (3) persons nominated by the Zone 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 decisions of the Board shall be made by a majority of votes cast. The Zone 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 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 16 member of the Local local Union and any Contractor of the Zone zone Association or between the Union and the Zone zone Association, or between the Zone 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 zone Association shall be recorded and forwarded to the Provincial Joint Board within thirty (30) days of submission.