Common use of Self Scheduling Clause in Contracts

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at least forty-eight (48) hours off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall be paid for the first tour worked as the result of the short change. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium pay.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee Employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule For full-time employees, at least forty-eight (48) hours off are to be scheduled following scheduled night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(sshifts before being scheduled for a day or evening shift unless mutually agreed otherwise. (a) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall Employees presently employed on permanent shifts will not be paid rotated without their consent except for the first tour worked purposes of instructions, emergencies or when regular employees on other shifts are not available. (b) Employees hired after December 5, 1988 may be required to rotate over three (3) shifts as the result of the short changenecessary. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to An employee requesting specific shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to on a permanent basis may be granted such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payrequests when possible.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at At least forty-eight (48) hours off are to be scheduled following night duty nights when changing rotating to another toura new shift, or unless agreed upon by mutual consent. (a) All employees will be required to rotate over two (2) shifts whenever necessary. Except where the employee(sAn employee requesting permanent shifts (days, evenings or nights) agrees to may be granted such short change, premium pay request. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied and shall be paid subject to the following provisions. (b) Employees working on a permanent evening or night shift at their request must be available to work at least ten (10) shifts in any calendar year on the day shift for the first tour worked as purpose of updating skills, attending inservice programs or for any other instructional or educational purposes. The Employer agrees that such shifts will be arranged in consultation with the result employee. (c) Employees working on permanent evening or night shifts must be willing to rotate to other shifts in the case of the short changean emergency. It is understood The Employer agrees that this premium for short change such changes will not apply to shifts added after be made in a manner inconsistent with the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger provisions of this premium payCollective Agreement.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. 15.13 A weekend off shall be defined as at least fifty-six (56) consecutive hours off duty commencing at the conclusion of the day shift on the Friday. 15.14 Work schedules to be posted two (2) weeks in advance to cover a four (4) week period. 15.15 Requests for specific days off shall be submitted, in writing, to the Director of Resident Care, where possible, two (2) weeks, but no less than one week prior to the posting of the schedule. Approval for such requests will be at the discretion of the Director of Resident Care and will not be unreasonably denied. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts on the posted work schedule unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) FullNormally full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. 15.17 The day shift shall be the first shift of the day. 15.18 During each bi-weekly pay period there shall be four (c4) days scheduled off on the posted work schedule of which two (2) shall be scheduled as consecutive days off. The Employer will schedule at least fortyendeavour to provide pre-eight posted schedules of not more than six (486) hours off following night duty when changing to another tourconsecutive days. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short changeIn any event, premium pay shall be paid for the first tour worked as the result of the short change. It is understood that this premium for short change pre-posted schedules will not apply to shifts added after provide for more than seven (7) consecutive days except with the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such changeemployee’s consent. It is also understood that partFull-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payshall be scheduled every second weekend off.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule For full-time employees, at least forty-eight (48) hours off are to be scheduled following scheduled night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(sshifts before being scheduled for a day or evening shift unless mutually agreed otherwise. (a) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall Employees presently employed on permanent shifts will not be paid rotated without their consent except for the first tour worked purposes of instructions, emergencies or when regular employees on other shifts are not available. (b) Employees hired after March 3, 2009, may be required to rotate over three (3) shifts as the result of the short changenecessary. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to An employee requesting specific shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to on a permanent basis may be granted such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payrequests when possible.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-one half (15 ½15½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer Full time employees will schedule be scheduled at least forty-eight (48) hours off following scheduled night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(sshifts before being scheduled for a day or evening shift unless mutually agreed otherwise. (a) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall Employees presently employed on permanent shifts will not be paid rotated without their consent except for the first tour worked purposes of instructions, emergencies or when regular employees on other shifts are not available. (b) Employees hired after ratification may be required to rotate over three (3) shifts as the result of the short changenecessary. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to An employee requesting specific shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to on a permanent basis may be granted such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payrequests when possible.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at least forty-eight (48) hours off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall be paid for the first tour worked as the result of the short change. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree agreed to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium pay.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½15½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at least forty-If a Nurse is scheduled for two (2) or more night shifts, forty- eight (48) hours hours’ time off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall be paid scheduled before being scheduled a day shift. A shorter period of time between changes of shift may be scheduled by mutual consent in writing. (a) Requests for specific days off shall be submitted in writing to the first tour worked as Director of Resident Care two (2) weeks prior to the result posting of the short changeschedule. It is understood that this premium Approval for short change such requests will be at the discretion of the Director of Resident Care and will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(sbe unreasonably denied. (b) have agree to such change. It is also understood that partPart-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond will indicate their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium pay.in writing two

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-Self- scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% 66 ⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (a) All employees will be required to rotate over two (2) shifts whenever necessary. An employee requesting permanent shifts (days, evenings or nights) may be granted such request. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied and shall be subject to the following provisions. (b) Employees working on a permanent evening or night shift at their request must be available to work at least ten (10) shifts in any calendar year on the day shift for the purpose of updating skills, attending inservice programs or for any other instructional or educational purposes. The Employer agrees that such shifts will be arranged in consultation with the employee. (c) Employees working on permanent evening or night shifts must be willing to rotate to other shifts in the case of an emergency. The Employer will schedule at least forty-eight (48) hours off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to that such short change, premium pay shall be paid for the first tour worked as the result of the short change. It is understood that this premium for short change changes will not apply to shifts added after be made in a manner inconsistent with the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger provisions of this premium payCollective Agreement.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½15½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at least forty-eight (48) hours off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall be paid for the first tour worked as the result of the short change. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree agreed to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium pay.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½1/2) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. 15.15 Employees may be required to rotate over three (c3) tours as necessary. Employees hired prior to the date of the arbitration award, who are on permanent tours, will not be rotated without their consent except for the purposes of instruction, emergencies or when regular employees on other tours are not available. 15.16 Requests for specific days off shall be submitted in writing to the Director of Resident Care two (2) weeks prior to the posting of the schedule. Approval for such requests will be at the discretion of the Director of Resident Care and will not be unreasonably denied. 15.17 The first shift of the day shall be the night shift. 15.18 Work schedules to be posted two (2) weeks in advance to cover a six (6) week period. 15.19 During each bi-weekly pay period there shall be four (4) days off of which two (2) shall be scheduled as consecutive days off. The Employer will schedule at least forty-eight endeavour to provide schedules of not more than five (485) hours off following night duty when changing to another tourconsecutive days. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short changeIn any event, premium pay shall be paid for the first tour worked as the result of the short change. It is understood that this premium for short change schedules will not apply provide for more than seven (7) consecutive days. 15.20 Call-in and available extra tours will first be offered to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such change. It is also understood that full-time and then part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior nurses not in a premium pay position in order of seniority. 15.21 The Employer shall arrange shifts so that each full-time employee shall have a weekend off every second week. The Employer shall endeavour to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payarrange shifts so that each part-time employee shall have a weekend off every second week.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) An employee may be required to work for more than five (5) consecutive days to provide for days off on a consecutive rotation basis of four (4) days off bi-weekly and shall be taken on days as shall be specified by the Employer. The Employer to the best extent possible shall arrange shift schedules such that an employee is not scheduled to work for more than seven (7) consecutive days. (b) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½15½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (bc) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (cd) Requests for specific days off shall be submitted in writing to the Director of Resident Care two (2) weeks prior to the posting of the schedule. Approval for such requests will be at the discretion of the Director of Resident Care and will not be unreasonably denied. (e) The night shift is the first shift of the day. (f) The Employer will post a work schedule covering four (4) week period two (2) weeks in advance. The December schedule will be posted by November 15 or at least fortya later date if mutually agreed. (g) During each bi-eight (48) hours off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short change, premium weekly pay period there shall be paid for the first tour worked four (4) days off of which two (2) shall be scheduled as the result consecutive days off. The Employer will endeavour to provide schedules of the short changenot more than five (5) consecutive days. It is understood that this premium for short change In any event, schedules will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(sprovide for more than seven (7) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payconsecutive days.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½15½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at At least forty-eight (48) hours off are to be scheduled following night duty nights when changing rotating to another toura new shift, or unless agreed upon by mutual consent. (a) All employees will be required to rotate over two (2) shifts whenever necessary. Except where the employee(sAn employee requesting permanent shifts (days, evenings or nights) agrees to may be granted such short change, premium pay request. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied and shall be paid subject to the following provisions. (b) Employees working on a permanent evening or night shift at their request must be available to work at least ten (10) shifts in any calendar year on the day shift for the first tour worked as purpose of updating skills, attending inservice programs or for any other instructional or educational purposes. The Employer agrees that such shifts will be arranged in consultation with the result employee. (c) Employees working on permanent evening or night shifts must be willing to rotate to other shifts in the case of the short changean emergency. It is understood The Employer agrees that this premium for short change such changes will not apply to shifts added after be made in a manner inconsistent with the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger provisions of this premium payCollective Agreement.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self self-scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self Self-scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self self-scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½15½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at At least forty-eight (48) hours off are to be scheduled following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(sshifts. (a) agrees to such short change, premium pay shall Employees presently employed on permanent shifts will not be paid rotated without their consent except for the first tour worked purposes of instruction, emergencies or when regular employees on other tours are not available. (b) Employees not presently employed on permanent shifts may be required to rotate over three (3) tours as the result of the short changenecessary. It is understood that this premium for short change will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to An employee requesting specific tours on a permanent basis may be granted such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payrequest when possible.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% of⅔6%6 agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (b) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (c) The Employer will schedule at At least forty-eight (48) hours off are to be scheduled following night duty nights when changing rotating to another toura new shift, or unless agreed upon by mutual consent. (a) All employees will be required to rotate over two (2) shifts whenever necessary. Except where the employee(sAn employee requesting permanent shifts (days, evenings or nights) agrees to may be granted such short change, premium pay request. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied and shall be paid subject to the following provisions. (b) Employees working on a permanent evening or night shift at their request must be available to work at least ten (10) shifts in any calendar year on the day shift for the first tour worked as purpose of updating skills, attending inservice programs or for any other instructional or educational purposes. The Employer agrees that such shifts will be arranged in consultation with the result employee. (c) Employees working on permanent evening or night shifts must be willing to rotate to other shifts in the case of the short changean emergency. It is understood The Employer agrees that this premium for short change such changes will not apply to shifts added after be made in a manner inconsistent with the schedule has been posted if the employee(s) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger provisions of this premium payCollective Agreement.

Self Scheduling. The Home and the Union may agree to implement a self-scheduling process. Self-scheduling is the mechanism by which employees in a Home create their own work schedules. The purpose of self scheduling is to improve job satisfaction and quality of work life for the participating employees. Self scheduling requires a collaboration of employees and management to ensure proper coverage of the Home and to meet the provisions of the Collective Agreement. It is agreed that self scheduling will be negotiated locally by the Home and the Union and will include a trial period. Each Home must have the majority agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to agree on a trial period of up to six months. Once the trial period is complete, each Home must have a minimum of 66⅔% agreement of the full-time and part-time employees who vote on the issue to continue with the new schedule on a permanent basis. (a) An employee may be required to work for more than five (5) consecutive days to provide for days off on a consecutive rotation basis of four (4) days off bi-weekly and shall be taken on days as shall be specified by the Employer. The Employer to the best extent possible shall arrange shift schedules such that an employee is not scheduled to work for more than seven (7) consecutive days. (b) There will be an interval of not less than fifteen and one-half (15 ½) hours off between scheduled shifts unless the employee specifically requests otherwise, provided that this would not apply to extended tours or daylight savings changeover. (bc) Full-time employees will not be scheduled to rotate over more than two different shifts during a week. (cd) Requests for specific days off shall be submitted in writing to the Director of Resident Care two (2) weeks prior to the posting of the schedule. Approval for such requests will be at the discretion of the Director of Resident Care and will not be unreasonably denied. (e) The night shift is the first shift of the day. (f) The Employer will post a work schedule covering a four (4) week period two (2) weeks in advance. The December schedule will be posted by November 15th or at least fortya later date if mutually agreed. (g) During each bi-eight (48) hours off following night duty when changing to another tour. Except where the employee(s) agrees to such short change, premium weekly pay period there shall be paid for the first tour worked four (4) days off of which two (2) shall be scheduled as the result consecutive days off. The Employer will endeavour to provide schedules of the short changenot more than five (5) consecutive days. It is understood that this premium for short change In any event, schedules will not apply to shifts added after the schedule has been posted if the employee(sprovide for more than seven (7) have agree to such change. It is also understood that part-time employees may make themselves available for additional shifts, beyond their normal rotation prior to the schedule being posted. Such availability will not trigger this premium payconsecutive days.