Common use of – NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES Clause in Contracts

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. (b) The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager. (c) The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times per calendar year. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five (5) calendar days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Manager in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Management Committee shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the Managers’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager shall render her decision in writing to the Local President or delegate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Nurse Representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, or delegate. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid for actual hours spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both parties. 8.06 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources or delegate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union from its bargaining unit. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning of the aforementioned committees, provided that the nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied.

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union Bargaining Unit to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union A member of the Bargaining Unit executive shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) 8.02 There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Union- Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. (b) . Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Bargaining Unit or the Employer. The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager. (c) People, Culture and Performance Business Partner, Donor Centre Manager or designate. The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times once per calendar yearquarter. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the quarterly meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) 8.03 Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Donor Centre Manager or designate in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Union- Management Committee with the appropriate Centre Manager(s) shall be initiated by the latter to take place within twenty ten (2010) calendar days of the ManagersDonor Centre Manager or designates’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager Centre Management shall render her its decision in writing to the Local Bargaining Unit President or delegate designate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself themself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Grievance representatives shall not discuss grievances with nurses during actual working hours, excluding rest periods and meal breaks. (c) Nurse Representatives representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, Donor Centre Manager or delegate. Such permission designate. 8.05 The Employer agrees that nurses will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid lose their regular pay for actual hours time spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees, provided that the nurse is scheduled to work on the day of the meeting. The nurse shall first obtain permission from their supervisor to leave their work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 8.06 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses nurses, for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to to, but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both partiesincluding, conciliation and/or mediation services. 8.06 8.07 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources Donor Centre Manager or delegatedesignate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and It is a mutual interest of the Union agree that they mutually desire parties to maintain standards of promote health and safety in the Centre, in order workplaces and to prevent accidentsand reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The parties agree that health and safety is of the utmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and wellness throughout the organization. The employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current employees on an ongoing basis, injury or illnessand employees shall attend required health and safety training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of employer and employee under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union Bargaining Unit from its bargaining unit, at London and at each home location as required by legislation. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all All time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning by a member of the aforementioned committeesJoint Occupational Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of this Committee shall be deemed to be work time for which they shall be paid by the Employer at their regular rate and they shall be entitled to such time from work to attend scheduled meetings. 8.09 The Union agrees to provide in writing to the Employer, provided that an up to date list indicating the names and jurisdiction of each nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or deniedrepresentative and Grievance representative.

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union Bargaining Unit to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union A member of the Bargaining Unit executive shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) 8.02 There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Union- Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. (b) . Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Bargaining Unit or the Employer. The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager. (c) , Human Resources, Clinic Services Manager or designate. The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times once per calendar yearquarter. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the quarterly meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) 8.03 Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Clinic Services Manager or designate in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Union- Management Committee with the appropriate Centre Manager(s) shall be initiated by the latter to take place within twenty ten (2010) calendar days of the ManagersClinic Services Manager or designates’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager Centre Management shall render her its decision in writing to the Local Bargaining Unit President or delegate designate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Grievance representatives shall not discuss grievances with nurses during actual working hours, excluding rest periods and meal breaks. (c) Nurse Representatives representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, Clinic Services Manager or delegate. Such permission designate. 8.05 The Employer agrees that nurses will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid lose their regular pay for actual hours time spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees, provided that the nurse is scheduled to work on the day of the meeting. The nurse shall first obtain permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 8.06 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses nurses, for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to to, but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both partiesincluding, conciliation and/or mediation services. 8.06 8.07 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources Clinic Services Manager or delegatedesignate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union Bargaining Unit from its bargaining unit, at London and at each home location as required by legislation. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all All time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning by a member of the aforementioned committeesJoint Occupational Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of this Committee shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Employer at her regular rate and she shall be entitled to such time from work to attend scheduled meetings. 8.09 The Union agrees to provide in writing to the Employer, provided that an up to date list indicating the names and jurisdiction of each nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or deniedrepresentative and Grievance representative.

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Local Union or the Employer. (b) The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager, Clinic Services. (c) The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least every three (3) times per calendar yearmonths. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the bi-annual meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) 8.03 Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Manager Manager, Clinic Services in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Management Committee shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the ManagersManager, Clinic Services’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager Manager, Human Resources shall render her their decision in writing to the Local President or delegate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself themselves in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Grievance representatives shall not discuss grievances with nurses during actual working hours, excluding rest periods and meal breaks. (c) Nurse Representatives representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, Manager of Plasma Operations or delegate. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid for actual hours spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees. (b) The payment of for actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime paypay and nurses will not be entitled to travel time, meal allowance or transportation allowance. 8.05 8.06 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses nurses, for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours (up to 7.5 hours) in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to to, but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both partiesincluding, conciliation and/or mediation services. 8.06 8.07 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources or delegate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union from its bargaining unit. The Employer agrees that the representative from the Union will be trained as a certified member of the Committee in accordance with Section 12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Employer will assume the cost for the training and such representative will be paid for all hours required for training at their regular rate of pay. (c) All time spent by a member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of this Committee shall be deemed to be work time for which they shall be paid by the Employer at their regular rate and they shall be entitled to such time from work to attend scheduled meetings. (d) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay and employees agree to comply with their respective responsibilities and duties as provided for in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The Employer encourages participation and contributions by all time spent employees and their representatives in attendance on matters arising from achieving the functioning highest level of the aforementioned committees, provided that the nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or deniedhealth and safety standards at this workplace.

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse a total of two (2) Nurse representatives to be appointed or elected by from the Local Union two (2) bargaining units to represent the nurses Nurse(s) in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writingrelations. (a) There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication communications of information and ideas, ideas and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Union or the Employer. (b) The composition of the Union-Management Committee shall be composed three (3) Nurses appointed to act on behalf of the two (2) representatives of the Union bargaining units and two three (23) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be . Each party may have alternates to replace a member from time to time. The Union will advise the ManagerEmployer who the representatives are in writing. (c) The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times once per calendar yearquarter. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the quarterly meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) A representative of either party shall notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within ten (10) working days the parties will agree on a meeting date and time. A written record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and their recommended disposition (unless agreed to the contrary with respect to any problem). It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (a) Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Manager or designate, in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit President within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Management Committee shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the Managers’ Manager's receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager or designate shall render her decision in writing to the Local Bargaining Unit President or delegate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (b) Failing resolution of the workload assignments, the Bargaining Unit President may forward the Manager or designates decision plus comments of the Union to the Human Resources Manager or designate or delegate for review and comments and final disposition. (a) The Employer recognizes a one (1) Grievance CommitteeCommittee established by the two (2) bargaining units. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Nurse Representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, or delegate. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid for actual hours spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both parties. 8.06 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources or delegate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union from its bargaining unit. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning of the aforementioned committees, provided that the nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied.two

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. (b) The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager. (c) The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times per calendar year. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five (5) calendar days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Manager in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Management Committee shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the Managers’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager shall render her their decision in writing to the Local President or delegate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself themself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Nurse Representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, or delegate. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid for actual hours spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both parties. 8.06 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources Manager or delegate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union from its bargaining unit. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning of the aforementioned committees, provided that the nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied.

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union Bargaining Unit to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union A member of the Bargaining Unit executive shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) 8.02 There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Union- Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. (b) . Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Bargaining Unit or the Employer. The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager. (c) , Human Resources, Clinic Services Manager or designate. The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times once per calendar yearquarter. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the quarterly meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) 8.03 Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Clinic Services Manager or designate in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Union- Management Committee with the appropriate Centre Manager(s) shall be initiated by the latter to take place within twenty ten (2010) calendar days of the ManagersClinic Services Manager or designates’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager Centre Management shall render her its decision in writing to the Local Bargaining Unit President or delegate designate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Grievance representatives shall not discuss grievances with nurses during actual working hours, excluding rest periods and meal breaks. (c) Nurse Representatives representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, Clinic Services Manager or delegate. Such permission designate. 8.05 The Employer agrees that nurses will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid lose their regular pay for actual hours time spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees, provided that the nurse is scheduled to work on the day of the meeting. The nurse shall first obtain permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 8.06 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses nurses, for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to to, but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both partiesincluding, conciliation and/or mediation services. 8.06 8.07 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources Resources, Clinic Services Manager or delegatedesignate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union Bargaining Unit from its bargaining unit, at London and at each home location as required by legislation. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all All time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning by a member of the aforementioned committeesOccupational Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of this Committee shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Employer at her regular rate and she shall be entitled to such time from work to attend scheduled meetings. 8.09 The Union agrees to provide in writing to the Employer, provided that an up to date list indicating the names and jurisdiction of each nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or deniedrepresentative and Grievance representative.

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. ‌ 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse a total of two (2) Nurse representatives to be appointed or elected by from the Local Union two (2) bargaining units to represent the nurses Nurse(s) in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writingrelations. (a) There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication communications of information and ideas, ideas and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Union or the Employer. (b) The composition of the Union-Management Committee shall be composed three (3) Nurses appointed to act on behalf of the two (2) representatives of the Union bargaining units and two three (23) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be . Each party may have alternates to replace a member from time to time. The Union will advise the ManagerEmployer who the representatives are in writing. (c) The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times once per calendar yearquarter. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the quarterly meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) A representative of either party shall notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within ten (10) working days the parties will agree on a meeting date and time. A written record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and their recommended disposition (unless agreed to the contrary with respect to any problem). It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (a) Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Manager or designate, in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit President within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Management Committee shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the Managers’ Manager's receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager or designate shall render her decision in writing to the Local Bargaining Unit President or delegate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (b) Failing resolution of the workload assignments, the Bargaining Unit President may forward the Manager or designates decision plus comments of the Union to the Human Resources Manager or designate or delegate for review and comments and final disposition. (a) The Employer recognizes a one (1) Grievance CommitteeCommittee established by the two (2) bargaining units. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Nurse Representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, or delegate. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid for actual hours spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both parties. 8.06 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources or delegate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union from its bargaining unit. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning of the aforementioned committees, provided that the nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or denied.two

– NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND UNION COMMITTEES. 8.01 The Employer recognizes nurse representatives appointed or elected by the Local Union Bargaining Unit to represent the nurses in their employment relations with the Employer. The Local Union A member of the Bargaining Unit executive shall advise the Employer of the name(s) of such representatives, and any revisions as and when required. The Employer shall not be required to recognize or correspond with any representative until the Employer has been so notified in writing. (a) 8.02 There shall be a Union-Management Committee. The purpose of the Union-Union- Management Committee is to promote and provide effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, and to make recommendations on matters of mutual concern. (b) . Matters may be referred to the Committee by the Bargaining Unit or the Employer. The Union-Management Committee shall be composed of two (2) representatives of the Union and two (2) representatives of the Employer, one of whom shall be the Manager. (c) , Human Resources, Clinic Operations Manager or designate. The Union-Management Committee shall meet at least three (3) times once per calendar yearquarter. Either party will provide to the other, at least seven five (75) calendar working days in advance of such meetings, a list of items it wishes to discuss. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a representative of either party may notify a representative of the other in writing of its desire to meet outside of the quarterly meetings as noted above, and such notice will include a list of the items it wishes to discuss. Within five three (53) calendar working days after receipt of such notice, the parties will establish a meeting date and time. It is understood that there shall be no discussion of grievances at these meetings. (d) 8.03 Concerns about workload assignments shall not be the subject of a grievance. Such issues will be submitted to the Clinic Operations Manager or designate in writing by the Local President of the Bargaining Unit within fourteen (14) calendar days of the occurrence. A discussion by the Union-Union- Management Committee with the appropriate Centre Manager(s) shall be initiated by the latter to take place within twenty ten (2010) calendar days of the ManagersClinic Operations Manager or designates’ receipt of the Union letter. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve the issue satisfactorily. The Manager Centre Management shall render her its decision in writing to the Local Bargaining Unit President or delegate designate within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. (a) The Employer recognizes a Grievance Committee. This Committee shall be composed of two (2) nurses, one of whom shall be the Chairperson. The Committee and the grievor shall operate and conduct itself/herself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement regarding grievances. (b) Grievance representatives shall not discuss grievances with nurses during actual working hours, excluding rest periods and meal breaks. (c) Nurse Representatives representatives and Grievance Committee representatives shall not leave their work station or duties to attend grievances or Union business without first obtaining permission from the Manager, Clinic Operations Manager or delegate. Such permission designate. 8.05 The Employer agrees that nurses will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) Nurses shall be paid lose their regular pay for actual hours time spent at meetings with the Employer on matters arising from the functioning of the above mentioned committees, provided that the nurse is scheduled to work on the day of the meeting. The nurse shall first obtain permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. (b) The payment of actual hours referred to in a) above, shall not result in overtime pay. 8.05 8.06 The Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee of two (2) nurses nurses, for the purpose of negotiating renewal Agreements with the Employer. The Employer agrees to three (3) members for the purpose of attending at the initial exchange of proposals. It is understood that there shall be equal representation between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for a renewal agreement up to to, but not including Arbitration. Additional individuals may be invited to any meeting with the agreement of both partiesincluding, conciliation and/or mediation services. 8.06 8.07 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association access to the premises of the Employer for the purposes of attending meetings, provided prior arrangements are made with and approved by the Manager, Human Resources Resources, Clinic Operations Manager or delegatedesignate. Such requests will not be unreasonably requested or denied. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of health and safety in the Centre, in order to prevent accidents, injury or illness. (b) Recognizing its responsibilities under the applicable legislation, the Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Occupational Health and Safety Committee one (1) representative selected or appointed by the local Union Bargaining Unit from its bargaining unit, at London and at each home location as required by legislation. (c) The Employer agrees that nurses shall not lose regular pay for all All time spent in attendance on matters arising from the functioning by a member of the aforementioned committeesOccupational Health and Safety Committee attending meetings of this Committee shall be deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by the Employer at her regular rate and she shall be entitled to such time from work to attend scheduled meetings. 8.09 The Union agrees to provide in writing to the Employer, provided that an up to date list indicating the names and jurisdiction of each nurse has first obtained permission from her supervisor to leave her work station or assigned duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably requested or deniedrepresentative and Grievance representative.