Common use of SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE Clause in Contracts

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with the 1996 Manitoba Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will continue to apply until such time as the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Council. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with parties agree that the 1996 Manitoba HEBP Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will Plan shall continue to apply until such time as remain in effect on a 50/50 cost shared basis for the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration life of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilthis agreement. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3%) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R D & R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the . The Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, The Centre will continue to participate in the HealthCare Public Service Superannuation Pension Plan and the Healthcare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be -Manitoba (XXXX) in accordance with the provisions of terms and conditions, including established contribution rates as set out in the Planappropriate Trust Agreements, Pension Plan Text and other applicable written policies and guidelines. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. 2809 Health Spending Account (HSA) A Health Spending Account will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the HEB Manitoba plan. 2810 Where an employee cannot arrive as scheduled at the Worksite due to whiteout/blizzard conditions as declared by Environment Canada or due to road closures as declared by police agencies or Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, the employee may be rescheduled if the employer determines that alternate work is available and that it can be rescheduled during the following two (2) consecutive bi-weekly pay periods. Where the rescheduling of such alternate work cannot be accommodated or the employee chooses not to be rescheduled, she/he may take the time from banked time which includes banked overtime, General Holidays or vacation. 2811 Employees who are unable to leave the workplace due to road closures, as declared by the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation shall be provided an area to rest. 2812 The Employer and the Association are committed to reasonable accommodation in a manner that respects the dignity and privacy of the employee. Reasonable accommodation is the shared responsibility of the employees, the Employer and the Association. Where a need has been identified, the parties will meet to investigate and identify the feasibility of accommodation that is substantial, meaningful and reasonable to the point of undue hardship. Where necessary, relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement may, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer be waived. An employee who through advancing years or disablement, is unable to perform her regular duties, shall be given preference for transfer to any suitable vacant position within the bargaining unit which requires the performance of lighter work of which she is capable. She will be paid at the same increment level in the new position as she was paid in her previous position. 2813 Upon application, each employee on the Workplace Safety & Health Committee shall be granted paid educational leave in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act Section 44 (1). 2814 Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RTW) Program The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees even when she/he is not covered under the D&R, WCB or MPI programs. Any such employee will be supernumerary in nature when reasonably possible. The Association shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for an employee. The Employer shall include the Association in the initial meeting with the employee to review the provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Association and the employee and may proceed without the Association’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and the Association, job postings may be waived.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage Employer agrees to make deductions from employees’ wages and forward premium payments or provide HEBP Dental Insurance coverage for employees. An equivalent amount of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with the 1996 Manitoba Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will continue to apply until such time as the fee schedule may premium shall be amended paid by the Employer following consideration employer. Employee participation in this plan is mandatory. Coverage and benefits payable are subject to the limitations of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilplan. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R D & R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the . The Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. 2809 A Health Spending Account will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the HEB Manitoba plan. 2810 Where an employee cannot arrive as scheduled at the Worksite due to whiteout/blizzard conditions as declared by Environment Canada or due to road closures as declared by police agencies or Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, the employee may be rescheduled if the employer determines that alternate work is available and that it can be rescheduled during the following two (2) consecutive bi-weekly pay periods. Where the rescheduling of such alternate work cannot be accommodated or the employee chooses not to be rescheduled, she/he may take the time from banked time which includes banked overtime, General Holidays or vacation. 2811 Employees who are unable to leave the workplace due to road closures, as declared by Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation shall be provided an area to rest. 2812 The Employer and the Association are committed to reasonable accommodation in a manner that respects the dignity and privacy of the employee. Reasonable accommodation is the shared responsibility of the employees, the Employer and the Association. Where a need has been identified, the parties will meet to investigate and identify the feasibility of accommodation that is substantial, meaningful and reasonable to the point of undue hardship. Where necessary, relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement may, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer be waived. An employee who through advancing years or disablement, is unable to perform her regular duties, shall be given preference for transfer to any suitable vacant position within the bargaining unit which requires the performance of lighter work of which she is capable. She will be paid at the same increment level in the new position as she was paid in her previous position. 2813 Upon application, each employee on the Workplace Safety & Health Committee shall be granted paid educational leave in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act Section 44 (1). 2814 Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RTW) Program The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees even when she/he is not covered under the D&R, WCB or MPI programs. Any such employee will be supernumerary in nature when reasonably possible. The Association shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for an employee. The Employer shall include the Association in the initial meeting with the employee to review the provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Association and the employee and may proceed without the Association’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and the Association, job postings may be waived.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with the 1996 Manitoba Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will continue to apply until such time as the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration of the recommendation recommenda- tion of The the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Council. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3%) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEBbenefits, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen eighty (119180) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th 181st calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 180 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the . The Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Health examination(s) required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. Time off without loss of regular pay shall be allowed at a time determined by the Employer for such medical examination and laboratory tests, provided that these are performed on the Employer premises. 2807 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Health Care Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 2808 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 2809 Health examinations required Spending Account (HSA) A Health Spending Account will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the HEB Manitoba plan. 2810 Where an employee cannot arrive as scheduled at the Worksite due to whiteout/blizzard conditions as declared by Environment Canada or due to road closures as declared by police agencies or Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, the employee may be rescheduled if the employer determines that alternate work is available and that it can be rescheduled during the following two (2) consecutive bi-weekly pay periods. Where the rescheduling of such alternate work cannot be accommodated or the employee chooses not to be rescheduled, she/he may take the time from banked time which includes banked overtime, General Holidays or vacation. 2811 Employees who are unable to leave the workplace due to road closures, as declared by the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation shall be provided an area to rest. 2812 The Employer and the Association are committed to reasonable accommodation in a manner that respects the dignity and privacy of the employee. Reasonable accommodation is the shared responsibility of the employees, the Employer and the Association. Where a need has been identified, the parties will meet to investigate and identify the feasibility of accommodation that is substantial, meaningful and reasonable to the point of undue hardship. Where necessary, relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement may, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer be waived. An employee who through advancing years or disablement, is unable to perform her regular duties, shall be given preference for transfer to any suitable vacant position within the bargaining unit which requires the performance of lighter work of which she is capable. She will be paid at the same increment level in the new position as she was paid in her previous position. 2813 Upon application, each employee on the Workplace Safety & Health Committee shall be granted paid educational leave in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act Section 44 (1). 2814 Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RTW) Program The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees even when she/he is not covered under the D&R, WCB or MPI programs. Any such employee will be supernumerary in nature when reasonably possible. The Association shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for an employee. The Employer shall be provided include the Association in the initial meeting with the employee to review the provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Association and the employee and may proceed without the Association’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and shall the Association, job postings may be at the expense of the Employerwaived.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with parties agree that the 1996 Manitoba HEBP Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will Plan shall continue to apply until such time as remain in effect on a 50/50 cost shared basis for the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration life of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilthis Agreement. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R Plan benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Disability and Rehabilitation Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/documentation/ application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with parties agree that the 1996 Manitoba HEBP Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will Plan shall continue to apply until such time as remain in effect on a 50/50 cost shared basis for the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration life of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilthis Agreement. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.32.3 %) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the one hundred and twentieth (120th ) calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/documentation/ application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the one hundred and nineteen 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R D & R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with parties agree that the 1996 Manitoba HEBP Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will Plan shall continue to apply until such time as remain in effect on a 50/50 cost shared basis for the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration life of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilthis Agreement. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/documentation/ application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with parties agree that the 1996 Manitoba HEBP Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will Plan shall continue to apply until such time as remain in effect on a 50/50 cost shared basis for the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration life of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilthis Agreement. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/documentation/ application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R D & R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Employee Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. 2809 A Health Spending Account will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the HEB Manitoba plan. 2810 Where an employee cannot arrive as scheduled at the Worksite due to whiteout/blizzard conditions as declared by Environment Canada or due to road closures as declared by police agencies or Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, the employee may be rescheduled if the employer determines that alternate work is available and that it can be rescheduled during the following two (2) consecutive bi-weekly pay periods. Where the rescheduling of such alternate work cannot be accommodated or the employee chooses not to be rescheduled, she/he may take the time from banked time which includes banked overtime, General Holidays or vacation. 2811 Employees who are unable to leave the workplace due to road closures, as declared by the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation shall be provided an area to rest. 2812 The Employer and the Association are committed to reasonable accommodation in a manner that respects the dignity and privacy of the employee. Reasonable accommodation is the shared responsibility of the employees, the Employer and the Association. Where a need has been identified, the parties will meet to investigate and identify the feasibility of accommodation that is substantial, meaningful and reasonable to the point of undue hardship. Where necessary, relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement may, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer be waived. An employee who through advancing years or disablement, is unable to perform her regular duties, shall be given preference for transfer to any suitable vacant position within the bargaining unit which requires the performance of lighter work of which she is capable. She will be paid at the same increment level in the new position as she was paid in her previous position. 2813 Upon application, each employee on the Workplace Safety & Health Committee shall be granted paid educational leave in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act Section 44 (1). 2814 Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RTW) Program The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees even when she/he is not covered under the D&R, WCB or MPI programs. Any such employee will be supernumerary in nature when reasonably possible. The Association shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for an employee. The Employer shall include the Association in the initial meeting with the employee to review the provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Association and the employee and may proceed without the Association’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and the Association, job postings may be waived.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with the 1996 Manitoba Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will continue to apply until such time as the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Council. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. 2809 Health Spending Account (HSA) A Health Spending Account will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the HEB Manitoba plan. 2810 Where an employee cannot arrive as scheduled at the Worksite due to whiteout/blizzard conditions as declared by Environment Canada or due to road closures as declared by police agencies or Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, the employee may be rescheduled if the employer determines that alternate work is available and that it can be rescheduled during the following two (2) consecutive bi-weekly pay periods. Where the rescheduling of such alternate work cannot be accommodated or the employee chooses not to be rescheduled, she/he may take the time from banked time which includes banked overtime, General Holidays or vacation. 2811 Employees who are unable to leave the workplace due to road closures, as declared by the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation shall be provided an area to rest. 2812 The Employer and the Association are committed to reasonable accommodation in a manner that respects the dignity and privacy of the employee. Reasonable accommodation is the shared responsibility of the employees, the Employer and the Association. Where a need has been identified, the parties will meet to investigate and identify the feasibility of accommodation that is substantial, meaningful and reasonable to the point of undue hardship. Where necessary, relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement may, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer be waived. An employee who through advancing years or disablement, is unable to perform her regular duties, shall be given preference for transfer to any suitable vacant position within the bargaining unit which requires the performance of lighter work of which she is capable. She will be paid at the same increment level in the new position as she was paid in her previous position. 2813 Upon application, each employee on the Workplace Safety & Health Committee shall be granted paid educational leave in accordance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act Section 44 (1). 2814 Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RTW) Program The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees even when she/he is not covered under the D&R, WCB or MPI programs. Any such employee will be supernumerary in nature when reasonably possible. The Association shall be notified by the Employer if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for an employee. The Employer shall include the Association in the initial meeting with the employee to review the provisions of the program to ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations. If required, the Employer shall schedule subsequent (progress) review(s) with the Association and the employee and may proceed without the Association’s involvement subject to the Union’s concurrence. Where appropriate, by agreement between the Employer and the Association, job postings may be waived.

SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE. 2801 The Employer shall provide and maintain necessary safety and protective clothing or equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. All such items remain the property of the Employer, and when no longer required must be returned by the employee. 2802 In recognition of the fact that during the performance of their duties, employees may have their clothing or other personal property damaged, the Employer agrees to make appropriate compensation, providing established departmental procedures and policies have been followed. 2803 Dental Plan The current dental plan will pay a percentage of basic and major dental expenses in accordance with parties agree that the 1996 Manitoba HEBP Dental Association Fee schedule. The 1996 fee schedule will Plan shall continue to apply until such time as remain in effect on a 50/50 cost shared basis for the fee schedule may be amended by the Employer following consideration life of the recommendation of The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Health Sciences Centre Site Board Management Staff Councilthis Agreement. 2804 Medicare Premiums It is agreed that if MHSC premiums are introduced during the life of this Agreement, the parties will meet to discuss and decide on an equitable sharing of the cost of these premiums. 2805 Disability & Rehabilitation Plan a) The Employer agrees to participate in the HEB Disability and Rehabilitation (D&R) Plan. The benefit levels will be as stipulated in the D&R Plan. The Employer will pay the D&R premium to a maximum of two point three (2.3%) percent of base salary. The parties agree that income protection credits and Workers Compensation benefits will be used where applicable, to offset the elimination period. Once the elimination period has been exhausted, and subject to the approval of the employee’s employees’ application for D&R benefits by HEB, the employee may commence drawing disability benefits. It is understood that the elimination period for the D&R Disability and Rehabilitation Plan is one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days. An employee may claim income protection benefits for the period of time not to exceed this elimination period and payment of accrued income protection within the elimination period represents the maximum maximum, amount of income protection available to the employee regardless of the dispensation of the D&R application or the status of the D&R application on the 120th calendar day. An employee may not utilize income protection contiguous to the date of termination of D&R coverage. b) Where an employee has been away from work due to illness for four consecutive weeks the employee must complete all required documentation docu- mentation and make application for coverage under the HEB D&R Plan. The Employer and the Association Union are willing to assist the employee with completion of the documentation/application should the employee request. c) Subject to compliance with 2805 b), in the event; i) an employee does not have sufficient accrued income protection to cover the 119 calendar day elimination period, or ii) the employee’s D&R D & R application has not been approved by the end of the elimination period, the The Employer shall pay the D&R Premium, Health Plan Premium, and Dental Plan Premium in respect of any portion of the elimination period where the employee is not in receipt of paid income protection or in respect of the period of time between the end of the elimination period and the date of final disposition of the employee’s D&R application. 2806 Pension Plan Every eligible employee shall, as a condition of employment, participate in the HealthCare Employees Pension Plan. Contributions and benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. 2807 The parties to this Collective Agreement endorse the importance of a safe and secure environment, in which employees must work. The parties will work together in recognizing and resolving Occupational Health and Safety issues. In accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Employer agrees to make reasonable and proper provisions for the maintenance of a high standard of health and safety in the workplace and will provide safety equipment where required and install safety devices where necessary. The Workplace Safety and Health Committee shall operate with Association representation for the purpose of ensuring health and safety in the workplace and the identification of health and safety hazards. 2808 Health examinations required by the Employer shall be provided by the Employer and shall be at the expense of the Employer. 2809 EMS personnel will have an annual credit allocation for requesting uniform issue items. The credit process will be as follows: Annual credit allocation: Full and part-time personnel - 1030 credits per year Casual / Stand-by personnel - 700 credits per year Upon hire, a new employee will receive a standard uniform issue as designated by the Employer as identified in RHA policy. The employee will be eligible for the annual credit allocation at the commencement of the next fiscal year. The replacement of current or previous years damaged RHA issued uniforms as a result of on duty incidents will be at the discretion of the Employer. Replacement of this type does not affect the individual’s annual credit allocation. Credits are available for use as of April 1 of each fiscal year. Credits can only be used in the fiscal year, with no carryover of credits permitted. For purchase of larger cost items, such as a three season jacket, employees must plan their credit usage to ensure that credits are available in the year in which it is needed. Any unused credits as of April 1 will be zeroed out. Personnel hired during the fiscal year will be provided with the uniform issue outlined in policy, with the annual credit only available as of April 1 of the upcoming fiscal year. Each uniform issue will be assigned a point value, which includes all costs, such as crests, shipping and taxes. Within three (3) months of the ratification, a Regional EMS Uniform committee, comprised of both Association and Management, will recommend to the Employer on items to be added to or removed from to the credit issue. Additions shall be standardized to compliment the current uniform issue and revised on a yearly basis. All items purchased through the credit system must be selected from the approved list and no personally purchased or selected items will be included under this system. All uniforms purchased through the credit system remain the property of the RHA and are for the exclusive work related use of the employee to whom they were issued. In the event of staff leaving the RHAs employ, all uniforms must be returned. Employees must at all times maintain a professional appearance in accordance with RHA policy.