PREAMBLE. The parties agree that this article constitutes the method and procedure for a final and conclusive settlement of any dispute (hereinafter referred to as "the grievance") respecting the interpretation, application, operation or alleged violation of this Collective Agreement, including a question as to whether a matter is arbitrable.
PREAMBLE. The general purpose of this Agreement is to establish and maintain collective bargaining relations between the Hospital and the employees covered by this Agreement; to provide for ongoing means of communication between the Union and the Hospital and the prompt disposition of grievances and the final settlement of disputes and to establish and maintain mutually satisfactory wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. It is recognized that the employees wish to work efficiently together with the Hospital to secure the best possible care and health protection for patients.
PREAMBLE. The Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) agree to establish a joint Central Labour Relations Committee (Committee) to promote and facilitate communication between rounds of bargaining on issues of joint interest.
PREAMBLE. It is the purpose of both parties to this Agreement:
PREAMBLE. The Legislature of the State of Florida has enacted Section 215.555, Florida Statutes (Statute), which directs the SBA to administer the FHCF. This Contract, consisting of the principal document entitled Reimbursement Contract, addressing the mandatory FHCF coverage, and Addenda, is subject to the Statute and to any administrative rule adopted pursuant thereto, and is not intended to be in conflict therewith. All provisions in the principal document are equally applicable to each Addendum unless specifically superseded by one of the Addenda. In consideration of the promises set forth in this Contract, the parties agree as follows:
PREAMBLE. This Article shall not interfere with the right of the Employer to make such changes in methods of operation as are consistent with technological advances in the health care field. The purpose of the following provisions is to preserve job security and stabilize employment and to protect as many regular employees as possible from loss of employment.
PREAMBLE. All parties in the Victorian Building Industry are committed to the provision of safe and healthy workplaces. The attainment of this objective can be undermined by the hazardous use of alcohol and other drugs by some individuals on occasions. There are many factors which determine alcohol and other drug usage patterns. Some relate to personal and social matters. Others may relate to work culture and conditions. Research has highlighted that the building industry has a high level of alcohol use. This may affect occupational health and safety on building sites. This policy aims to facilitate the implementation of practical ways in which building workers themselves can address the alcohol and other drug issues which affect them, their families or co- workers. It provides guidelines which may be adapted to meet the specific conditions of different workplaces. • Safety is paramount on building sites. • Prevention of safety and health problems is the primary goal of alcohol and drug policy formulation. • Policy implementation and program management is best founded on consultation and collaboration between employees and management. • Employees with alcohol and/or other drug problems will be provided with appropriate assistance, support and access to intervention programs without jeopardising their employment. • To establish a program run by and for building workers, which enables alcohol and other drug issues to be addressed on building sites. • To expand awareness of alcohol and other drug use as an occupational health and safety issue. • To enable industrial factors likely to influence alcohol and other drug use (eg. Extended working hours, peer group pressure) to be recognised and addressed. • To provide a basis for health promotion in the building industry. • To enable a consistent approach to alcohol and other drug issues across the building industry in Victoria. • To set out collaborative procedures for dealing with alcohol and drug issues on building sites. • To provide a structure on-site to assist workers to get any help they need for alcohol and/or other drug problems, confidentially and without jeopardising their employment. • To enable the development of a network of people; resources and programs managed by and sensitive to the needs of building workers with alcohol and drug problems. • To have this alcohol and other drugs policy adopted for implementation on specific building sites by meetings of workers employed on those sites. • To increase knowle...
PREAMBLE. This is an application made in accordance with Division 2 of Part VIB of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (the Act) to certify the above named agreement between the parties mentioned above. The application was heard by me in Melbourne on 4 March 2004. On the basis of the Statutory Declarations filed by the parties to the agreement and the submissions made at the hearing, I am of the view, having regard to the applicable provisions of the Act, I am required to certify the agreement.
