SCHEDULING COMMITTEES. The Employer agrees that a schedule that is supported by the employees who work it is the best business practice. The Union acknowledges that scheduling is complex and impacts employees in individual ways. The parties will establish Departmental Scheduling Committees within sixty (60) days of ratification for each department and with an equal number of members selected by both parties. At a minimum, there will be one (1) Union appointed full-time employee and one (1) Union appointed part-time employee for each Committee.
SCHEDULING COMMITTEES. The County or the Association may ask to convene a joint 5 management and employee scheduling committee(s) on an as-needed basis to consult on alternative 6 staffing patterns/schedules, employee self-scheduling, or shared staffing.
SCHEDULING COMMITTEES. The parties discussed scheduling at great length during negotiations and the need for the Employer to operate its business efficiently while ensuring that employees are able to maintain a personal/family life. The Employer agrees that a schedule that is supported by the employees who work it is the best business practice. The Union acknowledges that scheduling is complex and impacts employees in individual ways. Schedules will be established in accordance with the Scheduling Committee Process agreed to by the Employer and the Union. The Employer will give due consideration to all schedules that meet the scheduling parameters. Any changes to the Scheduling Committee Process must be mutually agreed to by the Employer and the Union. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #4 – 32-HOUR WORK WEEK The parties recognize that there are existing full-time employees at OLG Slots at Woodbine who have entered into an agreement whereby they have elected, and been approved for, a 32-hour work week. The terms of that agreement impact eligibility for a variety of programs and leaves, including pension, vacation and sick benefits. These employees remain bound to the terms of that agreement and it is agreed that the terms of that agreement supersede any provisions of this Collective Agreement that conflict with the terms of 32-hour work week agreement. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #5 – FT/PT COMPLEMENT In negotiations, the parties discussed the operational needs of the Slot facility and the difficulties of scheduling and managing in an operation with a changing patron counts. It was discussed that the full-time employment and part-time employment should each be used where appropriate and noted that there should be a preference for the creation of full-time employment where there is a regular and consistent schedule of full-time work available to be performed. OLG Slots at Woodbine Management Representatives and Union Representatives shall meet twice per year to discuss the full-time and part- time complement. While the Employer is open to discussing staffing with the Union, and is committed to identifying and filling full-time positions when feasible, the Employer retains the right to make the final determination on staffing complements in accordance with the provision of the Agreement.
