Purpose of the Committee. (a) In addition, at the request of either the Union or the Employer’s senior nursing management, an Employers Organization Nursing Advisory Committee (EO NAC) shall be established to address issues as outlined in Article 1103 (a) above which have regional impact, as well as the following: (b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment. (c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Employers Organization, the facilities/sites/programs and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, and the use of part time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions. (d) It is further agreed that the Employers Organization NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts, with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions. (e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility/site/program NAC in accordance with the provisions of Article 1103.
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Purpose of the Committee. (a) In addition, at the request of either the Union or the Employer’s senior nursing management, an Employers Organization Nursing Advisory Committee (EO NAC) shall be established to address issues as outlined in Article 1103 (a) above which have regional impact, as well as the following:
(b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment.
(c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Employers Organization, the facilities/sites/programs and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, and the use of part time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions.
(d) It is further agreed that the Employers Organization NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts, with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions.
(e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility/site/program NAC in accordance with the provisions of Article 1103Article1103.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Purpose of the Committee. (a) In addition, at the request of either the Union or the Employer’s senior nursing management, an Employers Organization Nursing Advisory Committee (EO NAC) shall be established to address issues as outlined in Article 1103 (a) above which have regional impact, as well as the following:
(b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment.
(c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Employers Organization, the facilities/sites/programs and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, and the use of part time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions.
(d) It is further agreed that the Employers Organization NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts, with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions.
(e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility/site/program NAC in accordance with the provisions of Article 1103.
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Samples: Collective Agreement