Common use of Scheduling Regulations Clause in Contracts

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; or

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - NursingThe Employer agrees to schedule nurses in accordance with the following scheduling regulations: (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall to cover a period of six (6) week periodweeks. At It shall be the time responsibility of posting the nurse to consult posted work schedules. The Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be coveredprovide as much advance notice as is practicable of a change in the posted schedule. Copies of schedules will be provided Changes to the Union upon request. posted work schedule shall be brought to the attention of the nurse. (b) Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) . Requests for change changes in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tours of duty. In any event, it is understood that such a tour of duty, initiated by the nurse and approved by the Employer, shall not result in overtime compensation or payment. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (ec) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off full-time employee shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will normally be scheduled off every second weekend and part-time employee shall normally be scheduled off every third weekend. If a full-time is required to work for not less than five (5) a second consecutive days at either Christmas and subsequent weekend or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve daya part-time employee is required to work on a third consecutive and subsequent weekend, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas she or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse her will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 time and one-half (1 ½) her or his regular straight time hourly rate for all hours worked on that weekend and on each subsequent consecutive weekend until a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend is scheduled off, save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurseemployee; or or ii) such nurse employee has requested weekend work; or, or iii) such weekend is worked as a result of an exchange of shifts with another employee. A weekend shall be defined as fifty-six (56) hours off duty from the completion of Friday day shift to the commencement of Monday day shift. (d) The present scheduling practice will not be changed without mutual consent. (e) Nurses will be scheduled off for at least four (4) calendar days at either Christmas (to include Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) or New Year’s (to include New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) unless working in an area which does not normally work weekends or Paid Holidays. Scheduling Regulations 15.03

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; or

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September August 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October September 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1stOctober 8th. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (gh). viii) At least one week prior to posting of the Christmas schedule, a draft schedule will be posted to allow staff to put in requests for additional time off by seniority. (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; or

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September August 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October September 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1stOctober 8th. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (gh). viii) At least one week prior to posting of the Christmas schedule, a draft schedule will be posted to allow staff to put in requests for additional time off by seniority. (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; or iii) such weekend is worked as the result of an exchange of shifts with another nurse. (j) For the purpose of scheduling, "weekend" shall be from the completion of dayshift Friday until the beginning of dayshift Monday. (k) A request for exchange in posted time schedules by a nurse may be considered by the Hospital. Such request must be submitted in writing, state the specific dates and tours of duty being exchanged and be signed by both nurses. Such request will not be unreasonably denied.

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing K-l (a) Schedules may be agreed upon The parties agree to provide for more than five establish Master (5cyclic) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) daysRotations. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour Nursing schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance of the expiration of the posted schedule and shall cover a six (6) an eight week period. At A nurse must give the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted Hospital in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance hours notice of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-intent to exchange a shift together with an undertaking signed by the nurse willing to accept such exchange. Such exchange days off or tour in tours will not result in premium payment and is subject to the approval of duty. (d) the hospital. It is understood it may be necessary to waive the master rotation between December to January The Hospital will schedule each nurse endeavour to provide a minimum of five consecutive days off either at least every third weekend off. (e) A period Christmas or New Years. For the purpose of at least two (2) consecutive tours off this article, “Christmas” shall be scheduled between a change of tours defined as December and at least 40 hours time off and “New Year’s” shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period defined as December and January An agreement by a nurse to do additional tours or change tours as requested by the Hospital is not to be construed to be a waiver of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consentpremium pay where applicable. A nurse on permanent evening or night shift will not twice a year spend two weeks on day shift at a mutually agreeable time. These intervals will be required at least three to change tours four months apart. The Hospital shall endeavour to equally distribute standby duty amongst nurses who normally perform such duty, on a rotating basis. A tour of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will may only be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is with the last shift hours of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) running consecutively. The Hospital will post a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences shall endeavour to equitably distribute standby duty for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu long weekends on a rotating basis. Casual nurses shall not be unless there are no regular time nurses available at straight time. A part-time nurse scheduled off on a holiday weekend shall have the paid holiday included with her weekend off. All available part-time day tours shall be equally distributed when an week schedule is posted. However, if Saturday and Sunday day tours are available, there will be considered in this order of preferenceno obligation to assign the days to more than one nurse provided that: no individual nurse exceeds her commitment when, as a result, there is any nurse who has not reached commitment. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; or

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing The following scheduling regulations will apply: At least every third weekend off. Nurses employed in the Head Nurse classification who presently receive every weekend off, shall continue to do so, unless otherwise agreed between the Head Nurse and her Supervisor. The Hospital shall endeavour to give all other nurses employed in the Head Nurse classification every weekend off if they are able to train nurses from within the existing staffing complement to fulfill the duties required. No less than two (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (52) consecutive tours shall be scheduled off between tour changes, without consent. Schedules will be posted no less than fourteen (14) days in advance and will cover a minimum period of work, but four ( 4 ) weeks. No split shifts. Nurses will not normally be scheduled to work more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a No less than six (6) week periodconsecutive tours shall be scheduled off on a tour change from the night tour, unless otherwise mutually agreed. At the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts Unless otherwise mutually agreed, there will be coveredan equal distribution of standby duty with the option to change within areas where standby is required. Copies of schedules Nurses presently employed (August 1980) on the evening or night tour on a permanent basis will not be provided rotated without consent, for other than in-service purposes, not to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2exceed three ( 3 ) consecutive tours weeks per year. No split days off shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled unless by mutual consent. There shall be an equitable distribution of shift work assigned to nurses in any unit of the Hospital. A full-time nurse will not not, without her consent, be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will . Requests for change in posted time schedules must be scheduled on evenings submitted in writing, and by the nurse willing to exchange days or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is tour of duty, initiated by the last shift of nurse and approved by the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses Hospital. A full-time nurse will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) , unless the nurse requests otherwise, except in areas which are not normally required to work on weekends and paid holidays. The Hospital shall endeavour to give time off over either Christmas or New Year's, on an alternating basis, so that nurses will not be required to work the same holiday from year to year, unless by request of the nurse or by mutual consent. The normal scheduling conditions shall be waived to accommodate this special arrangement between December 15th and January 10th. Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve dayEve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list . Schedules showing such days off shall be posted by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October November 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay payment, as set out in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third ‘(3rd) and a subsequent consecutive and subsequent weekend weekend, save and except where: i1) such Such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off off, requested by such nurse; or iior 2) such Such nurse has requested weekend work; or 3) Such weekend is worked as a result of an exchange of shifts with another nurse. The existing practice relating to the accumulation of overtime by Operating Room Nurses will continue.

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may K-l The Hospital agrees that there shall be agreed upon no major change in tour schedule in effect at the time of signing of this Agreement without consultation with the Association. Upon request by either party the matter of shift schedules shall be discussed at a meeting of the two parties to provide this Agreement within two weeks after a request for more than five (5) consecutive such a meeting. Subsequent to the meeting schedules will not be changed without sixty days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twentynotice to the Local Association unless by mutual consent. Nursing schedules for both full-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules time and days off will regular part-time nurses shall be posted at least two (2) three weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At Schedules for the Christmas and New Year’s time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts period will be covered. Copies posted by November of schedules will be provided to the Union upon requesteach year. Requests for specific days tours off are to be submitted submitted, in writing writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) . Requests for change in submitted after the schedule is posted time will be responded to within seventy-two hours exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Paid Holidays and will not be unreasonably denied. Shift schedules must shall be approved planned by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing Hospital and co-signed by shall observe the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour conditions listed hereinafter: a a minimum of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between shifts. a change minimum of every second weekend off. C no more than seven consecutive extended tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled unless by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change hour tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The three these scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a all nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than receive five (5) or more consecutive days off at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time . Time off at New Year's ’s shall include New Year's ’s Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The ’s day. A written request for change of shifts must be submitted twenty-four hours in advance co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or shifts. Exchanges can take place between full-time, regular part-time and casual nurses provided the casual is for that shift and further provided that the Hospital will post is not required to pay any premium as a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis result of senioritysuch exchange. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 payment for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive second and subsequent consecutive weekend save and except where: i) : a such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work and has indicated Hospital that she is not to be called for any other tours; or to the C such weekend is worked as the result of an exchange of shifts with another nurse. A weekend will be defined as sixty-four hours for hour tours and sixty hours for extended tours consecutive hours off during the period following completion of Friday day shift to commencement of Monday day shift. The Hospital will consider individual requests for permanent evening or night tours, provided, if granted, the nurse will be scheduled for two weeks of day tours semi-annually. A nurse who normally rotates shall not be scheduled to work more than two consecutive weeks on any one shift without her consent. A regular part-time nurse must agree to work a schedule and her commitment will include: a available to work every second weekend. available for at least three hour tours hours) or two extended tours hours) per week unless by mutual consent. C available for work all shifts. The Employer will consider individual tour preferences in accordance with above. Available to work on any tour: 0i at Christmas (December if required) OR 0 ii at New Year’s (December January 1 if required). K-II (a) The Employer agrees to schedule on a seniority basis regular time nurses according to their commitment on the posted schedule on an equal basis. All additional tours will be confirmed in writing within sixteen hours of the agreement to do the additional tour. In emergency situations, the call-in sheet will be as written confirmation of additional tours. Where extra tours become available, they will first be offered on the basis of seniority to regular part-time nurses provided that no nurse will exceed her commitment as a result of being offered such extra tours where there are regular part-time nurses who have not been offered their commitment of shifts providing premium pay is not incurred by the Hospital. C Where all regular part-time nurses have been given the opportunity to work up to their committed tours, extra tours will then be offered to regular part-time nurses on the basis of seniority. Where no regular part-time nurse is willing to perform the available work; or, the tour will be offered to casual part-time nurses on the basis of seniority. Any violation of and shall result in premium payment in accordance with Article Where the Hospital asks and the nurse agrees to change tours of duty or do additional tours this is not to be construed by the Hospital as an agreement to be a waiver of premium pay where applicable. Casual nurses who agree to work December will be offered the opportunity to work December if required.

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may K-l The Hospital agrees that there shall be agreed upon no major change in tour schedule in effect at the time of signing of this Agreement without consultation with the Association. Upon request by either party the matter of shift schedules shall be discussed at a meeting of the two parties to provide this Agreement within two weeks after a request for more than five (5) consecutive such a meeting. Subsequent to the meeting schedules will not be changed without sixty days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twentynotice to the Bargaining Unit President unless by mutual consent. Nursing schedules for both full-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules time and days off will regular part-time nurses shall be posted at least two (2) three weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At Schedules for the Christmas and New Year’s time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts period will be covered. Copies posted by November of schedules will be provided to the Union upon requesteach year. Requests for specific days tours off are to be submitted submitted, in writing writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) . Requests for change in submitted after the schedule is posted time will be responded to within seventy-two hours exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Paid Holidays and will not be unreasonably denied. Shift schedules must shall be approved planned by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing Hospital and co-signed by shall observe the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour conditions listed hereinafter: a minimum of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between shifts for those nurses working a change hour tour schedule and a minimum of one extended tour off between shifts for those nurses working an extended tour schedule. a minimum of every second weekend off. C no more than seven consecutive hour tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled or three extended tours unless by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The these scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a all nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than receive five (5) or more consecutive days off at either Christmas or New Should conflict occur regarding the preference of having either Christmas or New Year's. i) ’s off, seniority will be the governing factor. Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time . Time off at New Year's ’s shall include New Year's ’s Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The ’s day. A written request for change of shifts must be submitted twenty-four hours in advance co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or shifts and approved by the Unit Manager or designate. Exchanges can take place between full-time, regular part-time and casual nurses provided the casual is for that shift and further provided that the Hospital will post is not required to pay any premium as a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis result of senioritysuch exchange. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 payment for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive second and subsequent consecutive weekend save and except where: i) : such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend workwork and has indicated to the Hospital that she/he is not to be called for any other tours; oror such weekend is worked as the result of an exchange of shifts with another nurse. A weekend will be defined as sixty-four hours for hour tours and sixty hours for extended tours consecutive hours off during the period following completion of Friday day shift to- commencement of Monday day shift. K-l 0 The Hospital will consider individual requests for permanent evening or night tours, provided, if granted, the nurse will be scheduled for two weeks of day tours semi-annually. A nurse who normally rotates shall not be scheduled to work more than two consecutive weeks on any one shift without the nurse’s consent. A regular part-time nurse must agree to work a schedule and the nurse’s commitment will include: available to work every second weekend. available for at least three hour tours hours) or two extended tours hours) per week unless by mutual consent. available for work all shifts. The Employer will consider individual tour preferences in accordance with above. Available to work on any tour: at Christmas (December if required) OR

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - NursingThe Employer may introduce a longer daily tour with the approval of the Local. (a) Schedules may The Hospital will endeavour to schedule two (2) weekends off in four (4)for nurses working on a normal daily tour. The Hospital will schedule every second weekend off for nurses working on extended tours. If a nurse is required to work on a third consecutive and subsequent weekend, shall be agreed upon paid premium pay as set out in Article save and except where: such weekend has been worked by the nurse to provide for more than five satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or such nurse has requested weekend work, in writing, and renews such request yearly; or such weekend is worked as the result of an exchange of shifts with another nurse. For the purpose of scheduling, a weekend shall consist of fifty-six (556) consecutive hours off work during the period following completion of the Friday day shift until the commencement of the Monday day shift. Violation of the following will be compensated by premium payment, as defined in Article 14.03: (a) No less than two (2) consecutive tours between changes of shift unless agreed. A request by a nurse for a change of scheduled working hours must be submitted in writing and by the nurse willing to exchange tours. Nurses will provide as much advance notice as possible. No split shifts. A will be scheduled off at least four (4) days in any two (2) week period, including at least one (1) period of worktwo (2) consecutive days, but and minimum of split days will be scheduled. Nurses will not be scheduled to work more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twentyunless otherwise mutually agreed. Where a full-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week periodtime or permanent part-time nurse normally rotates, at least four fifty (450%) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At the time percent of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between on the day tour within a change of tours and at three (3) month period, unless otherwise mutually agreed. At least 40 (48) hours time off shall be scheduled following night dutytour. A shorter period of time between changes of tour Not more than two (2) consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless mutually agreed. These regulations may be waived between December 15th and January so that nurses will receive six (6) or more consecutive days off at either Christmas or New Year's. Available for work as required and assigned by the Hospitalduring Christmas (including December December 25' and 26') or New Year's (including December and January or December to January This provision shall not apply to any area where nurses normally work Monday to Friday, and are not normally scheduled by mutual consentto work on paid holidays. Schedules for full-time and permanent part-time nurses will be posted six (6) weeks in advance. Requests will be submitted one (1)week prior to posting, whenever possible. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. . A nurse will be granted permanent evening or night tour, if requested. Such nurse will be expected, if requested by the Vice President of Patient Care Services or delegate to return to the day tour for in-service education. It is understood that once a nurse has requested and been granted a permanent evening or a night tour, the discontinuation of such arrangement is subject to or through the job posting provisions of Article of the central agreement. Changes on the master rotation will be implemented under the following process: in units of twenty (f20) Not nurses or less, when seventy-five percent (75%) of the nurses are in agreement. In units of more than 2 consecutive weeks twenty (20) and less than forty (40) nurses when percent (65%) of the nurses are in agreement. in units of more than forty (40) nurses when fifty percent (50%) plus one (1) are in agreement. In order to accommodate vacation and lieu day requests made by full-time staff, the Hospital will not unreasonably deny requests for exchange of shifts between nurses, including casual part-time nurses; it being understood that the Hospital shall not be required to accommodate such requests which result in overtime payment. The extended tour arrangement will be scheduled implemented on evenings a trial basis for a period of six (6) months where sixty percent (60%) of the nurses on a given are in favour, and where the Hospital is also in agreement. Following the trial period, the extended tour arrangement will be continued upon agreement of the Hospital. If at any time following the trial period, either the Hospital or nights sixty percent (60%) of the nurses involved request the discontinuance of this tour system, it will then be discontinued. Where a majority of the nurses on the in question have voted to initiate the trial period, and where the extended tour arrangement is continued after the trial period, then all the nurses on the in question shall be required to work the extended tour during the trial period and thereafter save and except where alternate arrangements have been made mutually agreed by the Hospital and the Local in the form of approved "Minutes of Settlement". The scheduling cycle for the twelve (12) hour extended tour will be an average of seven (7) tours in each two (2) week period. The Hospital shall endeavour to schedule not more than three (3) consecutive tours of work. The scheduling cycle for the ten (10) hour extended tour will be an average of eight (8) tours in each two week period. The Hospital shall endeavour to schedule not more than four (4) consecutive tours of work. Premium payment shall apply should these scheduling regulations not be met. A nurse who is required to work on a unit, other than regular unit for one (1) tour shall not be designated in charge for the tour unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift there is an emergency. For the last purposes of scheduling, the first shift of the day shall be day tours. For the purposes of paying evening premiums evenings will be For the purposes of paying night premiums nights will be Any shift commencing between the hours of and the work week shall be considered a Day Tour. Where part-time nurses are scheduled to be from Monday to Monday.work less than a normal tour (7.5 hours), Article G applies in its entirety except as amended by the following: (ha) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses No regular part-time nurse will be scheduled off to work for not solely on tours which are comprised of less than five hours in any pay period except where such arrangements are agreed to by the nurse. The Hospital will endeavour to keep the number of tours comprised of less than hours to a reasonable level. Rea r Part-Time Commitment The regular part-time commitment "Level A Nurse" to be available as follows as per (5a) consecutive days at either Available to work thirty-seven and one-half hours in a two (2) week pay period. Available to work two (2) weekends in four (4) for nurses working on a normal daily tour and available to work every other weekend for nurses working on extended tours. Working all three (3) shifts except where the nurse is working a permanent shift. Available for work as re and assigned by the Hospital during Christmas (including December December and or New Year's.'s (including December and January or December to January This provision shall not apply to any area where nurses normally work Monday to Friday and are not normally scheduled to work on paid holidays. Part-time nurses making a "Level commitment will be available to be scheduled on the following basis: i(a) Time off at Available to work for twenty-two and one-half (22%) hours in a two (2) week pay period. Available for work no less than one (I) weekend in every four (4) week period, if required. Available for work as required and assigned by the Hospital during Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day (including December December and Boxing Day, and time off at or New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day (including December and New Year's Day. ii) The January or December to January All regular part-time commitment “Level A employees in a unit will be scheduled up to their committed hours by seniority and then commitment “Level employees will be scheduled up to their committed hours by seniority before any casual employees are utilized. When regular part-time commitment “Level A and commitment “Level employees on the unit have been given the opportunity to work up to their commitment, the Hospital will post a request list then offer additional tours to all regular part-time employees on the unit on an equitable basis prior to offering tours to casual employees, subject to the following: (a) Employees who wish to be for additional tours must indicate their availability in the matter prescribed by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off the Hospital; A tour will be granted on deemed to be offered whenever a call is placed; It is understood that the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following required to offer tours which would result in overtime premium pay. When a regular part-time employee accepts an additional tour, must report for that tour unless arrangements satisfactory to the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; orHospital are made;

Scheduling Regulations. D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may D.1 All rotation schedules shall be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days prepared and posted so that full-time and part-time nurses will be aware of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, their rotation schedules at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and of such rotation schedules coming into effect. Such rotation schedules shall cover a period of no less than six (6) week period. At weeks except for the time scheduling of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of postingChristmas and New Year’s. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) D.2 The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least continue scheduling every third second weekend off. (e) A period . It is understood that the Hospital may have to schedule two weekends out of at least two (2) consecutive tours off four. In the event that the Hospital has to modify weekend work it shall be scheduled between bring it to the Committee established to review scheduling. Where a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be is required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is an additional weekend, which results in the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be nurse not being scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas every second weekend, or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve daytwo weekends in four, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmashe/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1st. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (g). (i) A nurse she will receive the appropriate premium pay as provided in accordance with Article article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend such additional weekend, save and except where: i(a) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or iior (b) such nurse has requested weekend workwork in writing to the Clinical Manager; or (c) such weekend is worked as the result of an exchange of shifts with another nurse. D.3 At least twelve (12) hours will be scheduled off between a change in tour and at least forty-eight (48) hours will be scheduled following a period of night duty, and failing this, full-time and part-time employees shall be remunerated at the rate of time and one-half for the number of hours the interval is short of twelve (12) hours between a change of tour or forty-eight (48) hours following a period of night duty. This shall apply only to pre-scheduled shifts as per the posted rotation. For clarity, this shall not apply where an employee is offered and voluntarily accepts either an additional shift or additional hours in conjunction with the pre-scheduled shift. (a) The weekends off for nurses working on permanent nights shall be Friday and Saturday. (b) For all other schedules: A weekend shall be defined as the period from the completion of the evening shift on Friday to the commencement of the day shift on Monday. D.5 Nurses shall only rotate tours between day/evening or day/night. The Employer will provide 50% of the hours scheduled during the day tour hours, and shall apply to these areas of schedules: self-scheduling, 2D2N, extended tours, 10 hours. D.6 No split tours will be scheduled. D.7 When a nurse is scheduled to work on a weekend in conjunction with a paid holiday which occurs on a Monday or a Friday, the Hospital will endeavour to schedule the nurse to work the paid holidays preceding or following that weekend, when the paid holiday has not been pre-assigned through a rotating master schedule. D.8 The Hospital will provide a nurse who transfers from one unit to another, at least two (2) consecutive days off before beginning work on the new unit. (a) For purposes of defining shift premium payment in accordance with article 14.10 of the Central Collective Agreement the following shall be: day shift 0700 hours and 1500 hours evening shift 1500 hours and 2300 hours night shift 2300 hours and 0700 hours (b) The Hospital will advise the Union as per article 18 of the expected introduction of alternate start and end times. The Union and the Hospital must agree on all scheduling aspects on the introduction of such tours/times. Where the Association challenges the employer’s action and the matter is not resolved a grievance may be filed at Step No. 2 of the Grievance Procedure within seven (7) calendar days following any meeting. D.10 A nurse may request specific shifts (evening or nights) on a permanent or temporary basis, in writing to the Employer with a copy to the Association. A nurse will be granted such request up to 100% when possible without causing disruption to the unit staff schedule or patient care requirements. It is understood that if such request is granted by the Hospital upon giving the nurse sixty (60) calendar days written notice, the Hospital may discontinue such arrangements either temporarily or permanently. (a) A request for exchange of shifts in posted time schedule must be submitted in writing to the Clinical Manager or delegate and co-signed by the nurses willing to exchange. All exchanges must be approved by the Clinical Manager or designate. Subject to operational requirements, such exchanges will not be unreasonably denied if the skill sets are relatively equal. (b) The exchange is between two (2) nurses regularly scheduled to work on the unit. It is understood that a nurse may request to change a 12 hour tour with a nurse working an 8 hour tour or vice versa. Where as a result of such exchange(s), a full-time nurse works regularly less than seventy- five (75) hours per pay period, the Hospital reserves the right to refuse such nurse’s request to exchange shifts of work. (c) No overtime is payable as a consequence of such an exchange. (d) A request for days off in the posted time schedule must be submitted in writing, by the nurse, to the Clinical Manager or delegate five (5) days in advance. A response will be provided within seventy-two (72) hours of the receipt of the request.

Scheduling Regulations. ‌ D-1 7½ Hour Tour - Nursing (a) Schedules may be agreed upon to provide for more than five (5) consecutive days of work, but not more than seven (7) consecutive days of work, without days off as long as eight (8) days off are scheduled at least each twenty-eight (28) days. In any four (4) week period, at least four (4) consecutive days off must be scheduled. (b) Tour schedules and days off will be posted at least two (2) weeks in advance and shall cover a six (6) week period. At the time of posting the Employer will endeavour to ensure that all shifts will be covered. Copies of schedules will be provided to the Union upon request. Requests for specific days off are to be submitted in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of posting. (c) Requests for change in posted time schedules must be approved by the Hospital. Such requests will be submitted in writing and co-signed by the nurse willing to exchange days off or tour of duty. (d) The Hospital will schedule each nurse at least every third weekend off. (e) A period of at least two (2) consecutive tours off shall be scheduled between a change of tours and at least 40 hours time off shall be scheduled following night duty. A shorter period of time between changes of tour may be scheduled by mutual consent. A nurse will not be required to change tours of duty more than once during a work week. (f) Not more than 2 consecutive weeks will be scheduled on evenings or nights unless otherwise mutually agreed. (g) The midnight shift is the last shift of the day and the work week shall be considered to be from Monday to Monday. (h) The scheduling regulations set out herein may be waived between December 15th and January 15th so that a nurses will be scheduled off work for not less than five (5) consecutive days at either Christmas or New Year's. i) Time off at Christmas shall include Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and time off at New Year's shall include New Year's Eve day and New Year's Day. ii) The Hospital will post a request list by September August 15th at 0900 hours. iii) Nurses will record their preferences for Christmas or New Year’s time off and any requests for specific time off by October September 15th. iv) Preferred time off will be granted on the basis of seniority. Once all staff has been scheduled for the required number of days off, requests for vacation, paid holidays and lieu time will be considered in this order of preference. v) The Hospital will post the Christmas/New Year’s schedule not later than November 1stOctober 8th. vi) The Hospital will explain to nurses the reasons for denial of any requests. Requests will not be unreasonably denied. vii) Following the posting of the schedule, nurses may submit written requests for vacation, paid holidays, lieu time or exchange of tours under Article D-1 (c) or D-3 (gh). viii) At least one week prior to posting of the Christmas schedule, a draft schedule will be posted to allow staff to put in requests for additional time off by seniority. (i) A nurse will receive the appropriate premium pay in accordance with Article 14 for all hours worked on a third (3rd) consecutive and subsequent weekend save and except where: i) such weekend has been worked by the nurse to satisfy specific days off requested by such nurse; or ii) such nurse has requested weekend work; or