Racial Justice Advocate a) The Employer and the Union recognize that Employees who experience racism or race- related concerns may sometimes wish to discuss these experiences or concerns with someone who has lived experience, knowledge and skills related to racial justice the Employer and the Union will recognize the role of the Unifor Racial Justice Advocate.
Racial Justice Advocate. In recognition of societal racism, the company agrees to identify a racial justice advocate at each facility covered by the collective agreement. A Racial Justice Advocate will be an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous or racialized community. The Local Union President will be responsible for the selection of the facility Racial Justice Advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide support for Black, Indigenous and racialized people and concerns such as racial discrimination and racial violence. The role of the Racial Justice Advocate in the workplace will include to: • listen • provide support to Black, Indigenous and racialized members • assist with racial justice initiatives • promote access to community culturally appropriate services • work with facility leadership to develop, implement and monitor an Anti-Racism Action Plan • network with coalition partners. Should the Racial Justice Advocate require time off the job in order to fulfill his/her duties, the union will review the request and, if in agreement, will submit a leave of absence request prior to the requested leave for approval by the human resources department. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. APPENDIX R (Under Separate Cover) APPENDIX S RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING APPEALS TO WORK STANDARDS ARBITRATOR
Racial Justice Advocate. 20.2.1. The parties are committed to promoting workplace diversity and inclusion. The parties are committed to a workplace that is inclusive of diverse communities, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous and workers of colour (BIWOC). The advocate will provide support for the employees at the workplace and assist with concerns such as racial discrimination and or racial violence. The Company will recognize an employee who is appointed by the Union. Should this appointed employee require unpaid time off, such request shall not be unreasonably denied. SCHEDULE 1
Racial Justice Advocate. In recognition of societal racism, the company agrees to identify a Racial Justice Advocate at each facility covered by this agreement. A Racial Justice Advocate will be an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous or racialized community. The Local Union President will be responsible for the selection of the facility Racial Justice Advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide support for Black, Indigenous and racialized people whose role in the workplace will include: • listen • provide support to Black, Indigenous and racialized members including concerns related to racial discrimination and racial violence • assist with racial justice initiatives • promote access to community culturally appropriate services • Work with facility leadership to develop, implement, and monitor an Anti-Racism Action Plan that is aligned with the Corporate Strategy, • network with coalition partners Should the Racial Justice Advocate require time off the job in order to fulfill their duties, the union if in agreement, will submit a leave of absence request for approval by the Human Resources department. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Racial Justice Advocate. In recognition of societal racism, the Parties agree to identify a Racial Justice Advocate.
Racial Justice Advocate. The parties agree as follows:
Racial Justice Advocate. During our 2021 National Negotiations, the parties discussed the Company recognizing Unifor appointed members as a Racial Justice Advocate and Womens Advocate The Racial Justice Advocate: Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide confidential support for Black, Indigenous and racialized workers whose role in the workplace will include: • Listening, Tracking and reporting any incidences of racism and discrimination to management and relevant Union staff including Unifor National Human Rights Director; • Providing support to black, indigenous and racialized members including concerns related to racial discrimination and racial violence in the workplace; • Promoting access to community culturally appropriate services; • Working with facility leadership to develop, implement and monitor an anti-racism action plan that is aligned with both Company and Union anti-racism and equity strategies; (Ensuring that the workplace is monitoring complaints of racial discrimination and realizing just saying your against racism is not enough, that clear actions to eliminate racism in the workplace is an ongoing process) The Employer will provide the Advocate with a management support person to assist them in their role. The Company will assist the Union with developing appropriate communications to inform all Black, Indigenous and racialized union members of the role of the Racial Justice Advocate and information on how to contact them. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Before any work or life issue becomes a larger problem, or for support when you’re facing difficulties, EAP can provide confidential counselling and help employees regain focus. The Advocate will participate in an initial training session and regular annual updated training to be delivered by the Union. The Employer agrees to pay up to sixteen (16) hours of wages for lost time associated with the appropriate Unifor Training. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #13 RE: WOMENS ADVOCATE The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. For this reason the parties agree to recognize the role of a Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will be determined by the Union fro...
Racial Justice Advocate. In recognition of societal racism, the Parties agree to identify a Racial Justice Advocate covered by this agreement. A Racial Justice Advocate is an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous or racialized community. The Union executive is responsible for the selection of the Racial Justice Advocate with input of identifying Black, Indigenous and racialized union members. A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide support for Black, Indigenous and racialized workers whose role in the workplace will include: • Listening; • Providing support to black, indigenous and racialized members including concerns related to racial discrimination and racial violence; • Assisting with racial justice initiatives; • Promoting access to community culturally appropriate services; • Working with the leadership to develop, implement and monitor an anti-racism action plan that is aligned with the Union anti-racism and equity strategies; • Networking with allied organizations and local community partners. Ornge and the union will develop appropriate communications to inform employees about the advocacy role of the Racial Justice Advocate providing contact numbers to reach the Racial Justice Advocate. The Racial Justice Advocate will participate in an initial 40 hour basic training program and an annual three (3) day update training program delivered by the Unifor National Education Department. The Company agrees to pay for lost time, including travel time, registration costs, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary. UNIFOR PUNIFOR PAY SCHEDULE AS OF AUGUST 1, 2023 PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC (PCP) STEP AUGUST 1, 2023 AUGUST 1, 2024 AUGUST 1, 2025 AUGUST 1, 2026 1 40.44 41.65 42.48 43.76 2 41.64 42.88 43.74 45.05 3 43.03 44.32 45.21 46.56 4 44.49 45.82 46.74 48.14 ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC (ACP) STEP AUGUST 1, 2023 AUGUST 1, 2024 AUGUST 1, 2025 AUGUST 1, 2026 3 51.05 52.58 53.63 55.24 4 52.49 54.06 55.14 56.80 ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC - LAND AUGUST 1, 2023 AUGUST 1, 2024 AUGUST 1, 2025 AUGUST 1, 2026 45.55 46.92 47.86 49.29 CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC (CCP) STEP AUGUST 1, 2023 AUGUST 1, 2024 AUGUST 1, 2025 AUGUST 1, 2026 1 53.88 55.49 56.60 58.30 2 54.91 56.56 57.69 59.42 3 57.88 59.61 60.80 62.63 4 59.91 61.71 62.94 64.83 5 60.91 62.74 63.99 65.91 CCP - RECRUITS AUGUST 1, 2023 AUGUST 1, 2024 AUGUST 1, 2025 AUGUST 1, 2026 46.23 47.62 48.57 50.03 PARAMEDIC LOGISTICS ASSISTANTS AUGUST 1, 2023 AU...
Racial Justice Advocate. 60.01 In recognition of societal racism, the Employer agrees to recognize a Racial Justice Advocate within the facility (233 Xxxxxxx). This Racial Justice Advocate will be an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous, or racialized community. The Local Union President will be responsible for the selection of the workplace Racial Justice Advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and proved support for Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, and concerns such as racial discrimination and racial violence. The role of the Racial Justice Advocate in the workplace will include to: - Listen - Provide support to Black, Indigenous, and racialized members - Assist with racial justice initiatives - Promote access to community culturally-appropriate services - Work with facility leadership to develop, implement, and monitor an Anti-Racism Action Plan - Network with coalition partners Should the Racial Justice Advocate require time off the job in order to fulfill their duties, the Union will review the request and, if in agreement, will submit a leave of absence request prior to the requested leave for approval by the Employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Racial Justice Advocate. In recognition of societal racism, the Employer agrees to recognize a Racial Justice Advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate will be an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous or racialized community. The Local Union President will be responsible for the selection of the Union’s Racial Justice Advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide support for Black, Indigenous and racialized people and concerns such as racial discrimination and racial violence. The role of the Racial Justice Advocate in the workplace will include to: - Listen - Provide support to Black, Indigenous and racialized members - Assist with racial justice initiatives - Promote access to community culturally appropriate services - Work with facility leadership to develop, implement and monitor an Anti-Racism Action Plan - Network with coalition partners - Collaborate with relevant offices on campus, such as the Director of Anti-Racism Organizational Change in the Office of the Vice President Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility, regarding anti-racism issues affecting their members - Assist with organizing anti-racism training Should the Racial Justice Advocate require time off the job in order to fulfil their duties, the Union will review the request and, if in agreement, will submit a leave of absence request prior to the requested leave for approval by the Employer. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
