Lift Truck Training. There will be formal lift truck training for the plant for users of lift trucks. The basic training will be the training package from the Workers Health and Safety Centre. All workers who operate lift trucks will be trained on this package prior to operating a lift truck. In addition lift truck operators will also receive an annual review, in addition to the basic WH&SC eight (8) hour program.
Lift Truck Training. Subsequent to the ratification of this Collective Agreement and following completion of the janitorial job postings, the Company will provide any janitors not trained as Lift Truck Drivers with the appropriate training for the position. Any employee who must travel off-site for lift truck certification training will be paid eight (8) hours at the appropriate hourly rate for such off-site training. Letter of Understanding 33 Custodians Both the Company and the Union agree that a clean work environment is needed to ensure health and safety The Company agrees to staff janitorial positions as follows: At the Titan Tool & Die Limited Xxxxxxx Street facility: A steady day shift janitor – eight (8) hours A steady afternoon shift janitor – eight (8) hours A steady midnight shift janitor – eight (8) hours At the Titan Tool & Die Limited Devon Assembly facility: A steady day shift janitor – eight (8) hours An afternoon shift janitor – four (4) hours Should Devon Assembly operate a third shift, there will be a midnight shift janitor – four (4) hours. It is specifically understood that the positions noted above to be four (4) hours per day will be considered as a temporary transfer from employee’s regular classification, by seniority. It is specifically understood by the Company and the Union that these employees’ duties will include, but will not be limited to cleaning the lunchroom and washrooms, and outdoor yard maintenance. It is further understood by the Company and the Union that employees are expected to treat these Company facilities with respect. If the Company schedules an eight (8) hour shift of Saturday overtime consisting of fifteen (15) hourly employees or more, a janitor will be offered a minimum of four (4) hours work. The Company will post the new positions created above within ten (10) working days following ratification of this agreement. If, at any time during this Collective Agreement, by mutual agreement of all parties, the employees in the steady shift positions may work out a system of shift rotation. Letter of Understanding 34 Work Group Transfer During Collective Bargaining in 2006, the Company and Union discussed the issue of workers being transferred from their work groups, for the convenience of the Company. The Company and the Union agree that subsequent to the ratification of this Collective Agreement, the following protocol will be used when such transfer is deemed necessary:
Lift Truck Training. This will confirm the assurance provided to the Union during negotiations. In order to provide existing employees who are interested in an opportunity to become qualified and certified as lift truck operators the Company will: Provide an opportunity for up to six (6) employees a year to receive training as truck operators; Such training course shall be conducted on three Saturdays at a time to be determined by the Company; Such training shall be done on the employee's own time without pay; Employees who successfully complete the course provided for in this letter will be considered to vacancies requiring the ability to operate lift trucks in accordance with Articles and of the Collective Agreement. DATED AT ONTARIO DAY OF LOCAL LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
