Labour Adjustment Committee. In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Labour Adjustment Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Labour Adjustment Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including:
(i) identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking;
(ii) identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees;
(iii) identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period.
Labour Adjustment Committee. 23.01 (a) With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan, which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union will be notified and shall be involved immediately in the planning process from the early phases through to the final phases of the process.
Labour Adjustment Committee. (a) With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process from the early phases through to the final phases of the process.
(b) In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Labour Adjustment Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Labour Adjustment Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including:
(i) identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the Hospital may propose taking;
(ii) identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees;
(iii) identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period.
Labour Adjustment Committee. (a) With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process from the early phases through to the final phases of the process. The Hospital and Union agreed to a redeployment process which is dated October 23, 2000. If either party proposes changes to the document such changes will be communicated in advance and the parties will meet to discuss any such changes.
(b) In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Labour Adjustment Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Labour Adjustment Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including:
(i) identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the Hospital may propose taking;
(ii) identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees;
(iii) identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period.
Labour Adjustment Committee. The Company agrees to participate in the formation of a Labour Management Adjustment Committee that will seek financial assistance from the Industrial Adjustment Service (Federal Government) and the Office of Labour Adjustment (Ontario Government).
Labour Adjustment Committee. (a) With respect to the development of any operating or restructuring plan, which affects the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process from the early phases through to the final phases of the process. The Hospital agrees to discuss intended changes and the rational for making such changes with the Union Committee prior to their implementation.
Labour Adjustment Committee. Three (3) Representatives from Management and three (3) from the Union will sit on a Labour Adjustment Committee that will meet regularly up to the closure date. This committee will review various employee aspects related to the wind down of operations, such as employee scheduling and workforce reductions.
Labour Adjustment Committee. In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Labour Adjustment Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the Parties. The Full Time and Part Time Chairpersons will meet quarterly each year at a time to be mutually agreed upon with the President and Chief Human Resources Officer. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss issues as they relate to the relationship between the Hospital and the Union as a means of proactively addressing areas of concern. Agendas will be developed by the parties and exchanged in advance of the meetings so each party may be prepared for a meaningful dialogue. Such meeting may include others invited by either the Hospital or the Union to act as a resource to the meeting. It shall be the function of the Labour Adjustment Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including:
(i) Identifying possible alternative actions that may minimize the disruptive affect of staffing changes;
(ii) Identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees;
(iii) Identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members Of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such bargaining unit positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period.
Labour Adjustment Committee. The parties shall promote participation by Union members and by Union members designated by Unions in health reform and utilization management to ensure that: health reform objectives are advanced; waste, inefficiencies, and inappropriate utilization are reduced or eliminated; and employee workloads are not excessive or unsafe. There shall be no repercussions for employees participating in such activities and the employees shall do so without loss of pay or receive straight-time regular wages for attending meetings of the joint labour adjustment committee.
Labour Adjustment Committee. 2.1 A Labour Adjustment Committee consisting of eight members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Company and four of whom shall be appointed by the Union will be established. The Committee will meet as required, but no less than once per calendar year.
2.2 The members of the Committee shall be appointed yearly and shall hold office until the 31st day of December next following the date of their appointment. At the same time and in the same manner a like number of substitutes shall also be named. Should a vacancy occur on the Committee, whether temporary or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by one of the substitute members appointed by the same body which appointed the original member. Each party shall notify the other, in writing, of the members and substitutes appointed to the Committee within five days of the date of their appointment.
2.3 The Notice referred to in Article 2.2 shall be given in the manner following:
(a) Notice shall be given by the Union signatory hereto mailed by registered post, to the Director, Labour Relations.
(b) Notice on behalf of the Company shall be given by the Director, Labour Relations, of the Company (or a person authorized by him/her), mailed by registered post, to the Union signatory hereto.
2.4 One member from each party shall be a quorum.
2.5 The members of the Committee shall elect from their own number, two Co-Chairmen, one from the Union and one from the Company, who shall hold office until the 31st day of December of the year for which they are appointed or until such earlier day as may be fixed by the Committee.
2.6 Each member of the Committee present at a meeting shall have the right to cast one vote on each question provided there is an equal number of representatives present. Decisions of the Committee shall be carried by five or more votes. In situations where there is an unequal number of representatives, voting will be carried out on a block basis. Decisions of the Committee shall be final and binding.
2.7 Part-time union officers participating in Labour Adjustment Committee meetings will not lose any pay. The Company will reimburse any expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of the Collective Agreement.
2.8 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Committee shall have full and unrestricted power and authority and exclusive jurisdiction to deal with and adjudicate upon all matters relative to this Agreement, which does not add to, subtract from, or modify any of the terms of this Agree...
