PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. (a) All working conditions at present in force which are not specifically mentioned in this Agreement and which are not contrary to its general purpose and intent shall continue in full force and effect unless cancelled or terminated in accordance with the terms of this Article.
(b) Any working condition which was implemented by the Employer on a conditional basis can be terminated when the terms of the condition have been exhausted or fulfilled, or the condition has been withdrawn.
(c) Any other working condition which was granted by the Employer but which is not specifically provided for in this Agreement may be cancelled by the Employer by:
i) serving the Union with written notice within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Agreement; or
ii) serving the Union with written notice of cancellation effective on the last day of each year of this Collective Agreement.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. The Employer agrees that no provision of this agreement shall be used to reduce wages, benefits, and/or working conditions presently in force at the effective date of this agreement.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. All working conditions at present in force which are not subsequently mentioned in this agreement and which are not contrary to the general purpose and intent of this agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. Existing working conditions and benefits not specifically mentioned herein, and as established by custom and usage shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be altered during the lifetime of this agreement except by mutual consent.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. (a) All working conditions at present in force which are not specifically mentioned in this Agreement and which are not contrary to its general purpose and intent shall continue in full force and effect unless cancelled or terminated in accordance with the terms of this article.
(b) Any working condition which was implemented by the Employer on a conditional basis can be terminated when the terms of the condition have been exhausted or fulfilled, or the condition has been withdrawn.
(c) Any other working condition which was granted by the Employer but which is not specifically provided for in this Agreement may be cancelled by the Employer by:
(i) serving the Union with written notice within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Agreement, or
(ii) serving the Union with written notice of cancellation effective on the last day of each year of this Collective Agreement (i.e. April 30, 2007; April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2009).
(d) A Banquet Gratuity Agreement will enshrine current practice and will provide UNITE HERE the ability to review the financial records pertaining to banquet gratuities.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS.
(a) All working conditions at present in force which are not specifically mentioned in this Agreement and which are not contrary to its general purpose and intent shall continue in full force and effect unless cancelled or terminated in accordance with the terms of this article.
(b) Any working condition which was implemented by the Employer on a conditional basis can be terminated when the terms of the condition have been exhausted or fulfilled, or the condition has been withdrawn.
(c) Any other working condition which was granted by the Employer but which is not specifically provided for in this Agreement may be cancelled by the Employer by:
(i) serving the Union with written notice within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Agreement; or
(ii) serving the Union with written notice of cancellation effective on the last day of each year of this Collective Agreement.
(d) Staff parking will continue as present policy for the life of this Agreement. As free parking is considered a taxable benefit, employees issued free yearly parking passes will be subject to the appropriate tax statutes.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. (a) The Company agrees to continue its present practice with respect to the provision and cost of the following:
(i) Discounted Athletic Club membership
(ii) Discounted soft drinks
(iii) Free coffee/tea/juice/filtered water
(iv) Smoking area subject to relevant statutory regulations
(v) Staff room with lockers, refrigerator and microwave
(vi) Ten (10%) percent discount — Courtyard Café
(vii) The Employer shall provide a Soup Urn in the "Down-under" with bread and the supply of the Daily Soup and Bread and it shall be made available for Employees at lunch and dinner time.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. (a) All working conditions at present in force which are not specifically mentioned in this Agreement and which are not contrary to its general purpose and intent shall continue in full force and effect unless cancelled or terminated in accordance with the terms of this Article.
(b) Any working condition which was implemented by the Employer on a conditional basis can be terminated when the terms of the condition have been exhausted or fulfilled, or the condition has been withdrawn.
(c) Any other working condition which was granted by the Employer but which is not specifically provided for in this Agreement may be cancelled by the Employer by:
(i) serving the Union with written notice within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Agreement, or
(ii) serving the Union with written notice of cancellation effective on the last day of each year of this Collective Agreement.
(d) After two (2) years employment, an employee who is eligible for weekly indemnity under the Employer - Local 40 Health Care Plan, shall be reimbursed for three (3) days of wage loss, once in each calendar year, which do not have to be consecutive.
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. (a) The Company agrees to continue its present practice with respect to the provision and cost of the following:
(i) Discounted Athletic Club membership
(ii) Discounted soft drinks
(iii) Free coffee/tea/juice/filtered water
(iv) Smoking area subject to relevant statutory regulations
(v) Staff room with lockers, refrigerator and microwave
(vi) Ten percent (10%) discount – Courtyard
PROTECTED WORKING CONDITIONS. All working conditions at present in force which are not specifically mentioned in this Agreement and which are not contrary to its general purpose and intent shall continue in full force and effect unless can- celled or terminated in accordance with the terms of this article. Any working condition which was implemented by the employer on a conditional basis can be termi- nated when the terms of the condition have been exhausted or fulfilled, or the condition has been with- drawn. Any other working condition which was granted by the employer but which is not specifically provided for in this Agreement may be cancelled by the employ- er by: serving the union with written notice within thirty (30) days of the ratification of this Agreement, or serving the union with written notice of cancel- lation effective on the last day of each year of this Collective Agreement (i.e. April April and May 31,2002). A menu, including snack items, starting at fifty ($0.50) cents, and meal items up to three dollars and twenty five cents ($3.25) including Goods and Services Tax,shall be supplied by the employer. The menu items are to be agreed upon by both the Union and Management. All shifts of five (5) hours or more worked shall receive one (1)meal which is not to exceed three dollars and twenty five cents ($3.25) per shift. Complimentary beverages shall include coffee, tea and pop for all employees. (a) Where an employee is directed by the employer to attend a staff meeting during regular work- ing hours, the employee shall be compensated at regular hourly rate for the time spent in such attendance. An employee who is directed to attend a staff meeting is not entitled to claim overtime pay for such attendance, unless the time spent in the meeting results in the employee working more than eight hours in a day, or more than forty hours in a week. Where the attendance of an employee at a staff meeting is voluntary, in response to an invitation and not a direction of the employer, the employer is not obli- gated to compensate the employee for the time spent in such attendance. Where an employee is directed by the employer to attend a staff meeting during regular days off, the employee shall be compensated at hisher regu- lar hourly rate for the time spent in such meeting. EMPLOYEES RETURNING TO WORK AFTER ILLNESS OR INJURY (a) In cases where an employee is returning to work following an absence due to illness or injury, including absences covered by the Workers’ Compensation be...
