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The Employer will endeavour to maintain a number of operators equal to not less than 12% of the number of operators that will be required to sign on the properties for the new sheet, except where agreed by the Employer, the Sheet Committee Chair and the local Union Executive Board, that a lower number is sufficient. The method of determining the minimum number of spareboard positions will be based on 12% of the following, as required by the new sheet being signed:\na. Indexes\nb. Day off blocks\nc. Averaged Annual Vacation blocks\nd. 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The Company will issue daily postings of all spareboard employee\u2019s and their relative standing as of 00:01 and 12:01, once per day, per board (am/pm). Copies of the postings will also be provided by email to the Local Chairpersons, or their designate(s). 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Typically, this clause outlines how employees are assigned to the spareboard, the process for notifying them of available work, and any priority or rotation systems used to ensure fairness. Its core practical function is to ensure operational continuity by providing a structured method for covering unexpected absences or fluctuating staffing needs, thereby minimizing disruptions to business operations."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}