Common use of – UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES Clause in Contracts

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee Employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the followingfollowing representation: (a) Two (2) employee nurse representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time.; (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees.nurses; (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two (2) employeesnurses. The Union reserves the right to appoint an alternate for either committee member. (d) A Union-Management Committee labour management committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterlyat least every other month. The purpose of this Committee committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the partiesmaintained. (ea) The parties agree to be guided by any applicable Health and Safety legislation that may be in effect in the Province of Ontario from time to time. It is agreed that one member of any such Health and Safety committee shall be a member of the Union. (b) All joint Employer Union time spent by a member of the Health and Safety committee attending meetings noted above of the committee during her regularly scheduled hours and carrying out her duties shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by her Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally requiredat her regular or premium rate as may be proper and she shall be entitled to such time from her work as is necessary. 6.02 6.03 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its their representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. 6.04 (a) The Employer shall pay Union acknowledges that the nurse representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee grievance committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designatesupervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 denied. Each of the nurse representatives and members of the grievance committee shall advise her immediate supervisor when she has returned to her regular duties. The Employer agrees that nurse representative or member of the grievance committee shall not suffer a Union representative loss of pay or benefits during her regularly scheduled hours while investigating and/or processing a grievance. Only one (1) member in total of both the nurse representatives and the grievance committee shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for allowed to leave her regular duties to investigate and/or process a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetinggrievance.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to timeNurse representative. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of up to two (2) employeesNurses one (1) of whom shall be the Nurse representative. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two (2) employeesNurses and an Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (d) A Union-Management Committee committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall committee may be held at the request of either partyparty upon mutual agreement, but no more than once quarterlyat least every third month. The purpose of this Committee committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) The committees Home recognizes that the function of the Grievance Committee Member as described herein includes the investigation and presentation of grievances as provided for in this Agreement. The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Grievance Committee Member is employed to perform assigned duties for the Home and that she shall not leave her work during her shift to perform her duties under grievance procedures provided for in this Agreement without first obtaining the permission of the Director of Nursing, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is further agreed that only one (1) Grievance Committee Member shall be involved in the processing of a grievance at any given time. Provided the Grievance Committee Member's absence does not unreasonably interfere with the efficient operations of the Home, the Grievance Committee Member shall not suffer any loss of pay for time necessarily spent during her shift processing grievances under the grievance procedure, up to but not including arbitration. (b) The two (2) Nurses on the Negotiating Committee will be paid by the Employer for time spent during negotiations for those hours for which they would otherwise have been regularly scheduled for work up to and including conciliation. After conciliation and thereafter, the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer the full amount for salary paid for negotiations in a timely fashion. Notwithstanding the definition of the first shift of the day, employees on the night shift preceding or the evening and night shift on the actual day of the negotiation meeting shall receive paid time off. 6.04 The Union Committees in exercising any right given to Nurses under this Collective Agreement may have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' AssociationAssociation where same is expressly provided. Otherwise, the Union Committees wishing the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association must receive the approval of the Home. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Employer. (a) 6.05 The Employer shall pay representatives advise a Union Representative of all new hires and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed agrees that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations Nurse representative will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require allowed a reasonably brief reasonable period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a orientation period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutesminutes to interview newly hired Nurses and to give membership forms. 6.06 The Employer agrees that if it requires a Nurse to serve on a committee, and as early as practical the meetings shall be scheduled during the probation period, Nurse's regular working hours or the Nurse shall be paid for the purposes all hours spent outside her/his regular working hours at her/his regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the followingfollowing representation: (a) Two (2) employee nurse representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time.; (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees.nurses; (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two (2) employeesnurses. The Union reserves the right to appoint an alternate for either committee member. (d) A Union-Management Committee nursing committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterlyat least every other month. The purpose of this Committee committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the partiesmaintained. (ea) The parties agree to be guided by any applicable Health and Safety legislation that may be in effect in the Province of Ontario from time to time. It is agreed that one member of any such Health and Safety committee shall be a member of the Union. (b) All joint Employer Union time spent by a member of the Health and Safety committee attending meetings noted above of the committee during her regularly scheduled hours and carrying out her duties shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The deemed to be work time for which she shall be paid by her Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally requiredat her regular or premium rate as may be proper and she shall be entitled to such time from her work as is necessary. 6.02 6.03 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its their representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. 6.04 (a) The Employer shall pay Union acknowledges that the nurse representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee grievance committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designatesupervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 denied. Each of the nurse representatives and members of the grievance committee shall advise her immediate supervisor when she has returned to her regular duties. The Employer agrees that nurse representative or member of the grievance committee shall not suffer a Union representative loss of pay or benefits during her regularly scheduled hours while investigating and/or processing a grievance. Only one member in total of both the nurse representatives and the grievance committee shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for allowed to leave her regular duties to investigate and/or process a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetinggrievance.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representativesA Nurse Representative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesnurses. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employeesnurses plus a Labour Relations Officer. It is understood and agreed that the Labour Relations Officer is the signing authority for Ontario Nurses' Association and therefore any agreement reached between the parties is of no force or effect without the agreement and signature of the Labour Relations Officer. (d) A Union-Union - Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no at least quarterly, or more than once quarterlyfrequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, education opportunities, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, staffing plans and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) An Occupational Health and safety Committee which shall be comprised of at least one (1) member of the bargaining unit. (f) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The parties will schedule such meetings at a mutually agreeable time. The Employer will provide bargaining unit replacement staff of the same classification where operationally required. The Employer will pay the Bargaining Unit President or designate at her/his regular straight time hourly rate for all time spent attending meetings with the Employer outside her/his regularly scheduled hours. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) If a Representative must leave her regular duties for a short period of time in order to attend to Union business in the Home, she will first obtain the permission of her Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of her business, the Representative will report to her Supervisor and then return to her regular duties. (b) Representatives of the Union shall be paid at their regular rate of pay for all time used during their regularly scheduled hours of work in attending meetings or fulfilling other duties related to their responsibilities under the Collective Agreement or the Law. (c) The committees Employer agrees to pay members of the Negotiating Committee for time spent with management during regular working hours in negotiations up to but not including Arbitration. (d) Nurses on the Negotiating Committee shall have the option of receiving paid time off for the evening or night shift of the preceding day, or the evening or night shift of the actual negotiating day if scheduled to work these shifts. 6.04 The Union Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.05 The Employer shall pay representatives advise a Union Representative of all new hires and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period. Where the Labour Relations Officer is the designated Union representative, the Employer shall advise the Labour Relations Officer and arrange a time for the purposes interview. 6.06 The Employer agrees that when nurses are required to serve on committees, the meetings shall be scheduled during the nurses' regular working hours, or the nurse shall be paid for all hours spent outside her regular working hours at her regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 7.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative for each of the Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Unionunion-Management Committee management committee composed of an equal number of three (3) representatives of the Employer and three (3) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. An agenda will be established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least five (5) business days before a meeting. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall will be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 7.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen thirty (1530) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under acquainting the terms of this Agreement, and employee with the Union and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at a time convenient to the Employer. 7.06 It is recognized that the Labour Relations Officer is the signing authority for any documents which would form part of or amend the Collective Agreement. 7.07 The Union may provide membership forms at this meetinghold meetings on the Employer’s premises provided permission has first been obtained by the Employer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two There shall be two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement Employee Representatives, one of whom shall be a Part-time Employee, selected from the parties, Employees in the number may be altered from time to timebargaining unit. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesEmployees selected from among Employees in the bargaining unit. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employeesEmployees selected from among Employees in the bargaining unit plus a Labour Relations Officer from the Union. It is understood and agreed that the Labour Relations Officer is the signing authority for the Ontario Nurses' Association and therefore any agreement reached between the parties is of no force or effect without the agreement and signature of the Labour Relations Officer. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed comprised of an equal number of representatives Representatives of the Employer and Employees employed in the Unionbargaining unit. Meetings of this The Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and other matters of mutual concernas required under Article 18.01 (a) i). Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of the Chairperson shall rotate alternate between Representatives of the partiesEmployer and Representatives from the Employees in the bargaining unit. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above An Occupational Health and Safety Committee which shall be scheduled where practical, during comprised of at least one (1) Employee from the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally requiredbargaining unit. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives Representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) If a Representative must leave her regular duties for a short period of time in order to attend to Union business in the Home, she will first obtain the permission of her Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of her business, the Representative will report to her Supervisor and then return to her regular duties. (b) Representatives of the Union shall be paid at their regular rate of pay for all time used during their regularly scheduled hours of work in attending meetings or fulfilling other duties related to their responsibilities at this Home under this Collective Agreement. (c) The committees Employer agrees that members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations up to but not including Arbitration. (d) Employees on the Negotiating Committee shall have the option of receiving paid time off for the night shift of the preceding day, or the afternoon shift of the actual negotiating day if scheduled to work these shifts. 6.04 The Union Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives Representatives or consultants Consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) . The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up also have the right to but not including have the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day assistance of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor Representatives or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldConsultants. 6.05 The Employer agrees that to provide a Union representative Representative with up to thirty (30) minutes within the Orientation Program or at such other mutually agreed time, to meet with newly hired Employees covered by this Agreement. 6.06 The Employer agrees that when Employees are required to serve on Committees, such Committee meetings shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical scheduled during the probation periodEmployee’s regular working hours, where possible. The Employee shall be paid for the purposes all hours spent outside her regular working hours at her regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the followingfollowing representation: (a) Two Up to four (24) employee representativesUnion Representatives in the bargaining unit. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, parties the foregoing number may be altered from time to time. Where a Union Representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the Union Representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesemployees in the bargaining unit. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employeesemployees in the bargaining unit and an alternate and two (2) employees from management excluding Union and management negotiators. (d) A Union-Union - Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no at least quarterly, or more than once quarterlyfrequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, education opportunities, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practicalWhere an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer she/he will provide replacement staff where operationally requiredensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes theretochange. 6.03 (a) The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association. (b) All committee members shall be employees of the Employer who have completed probation. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, but excluding arbitration, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees Notwithstanding the definition of the first shift of the day employees on the night shift proceeding or the evening and night shift on the actual day shall receive paid time off for the actual day off. In no event shall such attendance result in overtime pay of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliationany sort. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer shall advise a Union Representative of all new hires and agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, at a time mutually convenient between the parties for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, solely for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreementagreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting. Where the Labour Relations Officer is the designated Union representative, the Employer shall advise the Labour Relations Officer and arrange a time for the interview.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 7.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative for each of the Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Unionunion-Management Committee management committee composed of an equal number of two (2) representatives of the Employer and two (2) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. An agenda will be established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least five (5) business days before a meeting. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall will be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 7.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen thirty (1530) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under acquainting the terms of this Agreement, and employee with the Union may provide membership forms and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at this meetinga time convenient to the Employer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two up to three (23) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance a Union Committee of two (2) employeesnurses per home, whose function shall be to deal with grievances, and labour-management issues. The Employer will recognize a Union Committee of three (3) nurses whose function shall be to deal with negotiations. 6.02 The privilege of such representatives to leave their work without loss of salary for the purpose of meeting with the Employer shall be granted on the following conditions: (a) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of the said business. (b) The representative concerned shall obtain the permission of his/her supervisor before leaving her work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. (c) A Negotiating Committee The time away from work shall be reported in accordance with the timekeeping methods of two (2) employeesthe Home. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of The Employer reserves the Employer and right to limit such time if the Uniontime so taken is unreasonable. Meetings of this Committee shall Incidental expenses incurred such as mileage, meals, etc. will be held at borne by the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the partiesrepresentative(s) concerned. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 6.03 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 6.04 The committees Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing interviewing, each newly hired employeenurse, for a period not to exceed of at least fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees nurses of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting. 6.06 Scheduled work time lost to meet with the employer will be compensated at the nurse’s regular rate of pay up to but not including arbitration and conciliation. 6.07 Where a nurse is required to attend work for the purposes of an in-house Committee or in-service program, the nurse will be compensated at his/her regular rate of pay for the time spent. 6.08 The parties agree that if incidents involving aggressive client action occur such action will be recorded and reviewed at the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two There shall be two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement Employee Representatives, one of whom shall be a part-time employee, selected from the parties, employees in the number may be altered from time to timebargaining unit. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesemployees selected from among employees in the bargaining unit. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employeesemployees selected from among employees in the bargaining unit plus an Employment Relations Officer from the Union. It is understood and agreed that the Employment Relations Officer is the signing authority for the Ontario Nurses' Association and therefore any agreement reached between the parties is of no force or effect without the agreement and signature of the Employment Relations Officer. (d) A An Union-Management Committee composed comprised of an equal number of representatives Representatives of the Employer and employees employed in the Unionbargaining unit. Meetings of this The Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and other matters of mutual concernas required under Article 18.01 (a) i). Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of the Chairperson shall rotate alternate between Representatives of the partiesEmployer and Representatives from the employees in the bargaining unit. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above An Occupational Health and Safety Committee which shall be scheduled where practical, during comprised of at least one (1) employee from the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally requiredbargaining unit. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives Representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) If a Representative must leave her/his regular duties for a short period of time in order to attend to Union business in the Home, she/he will first obtain the permission of her/his Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of her/his business, the Representative will report to her/his Supervisor and then return to her/his regular duties. (b) Representatives of the Union shall be paid at their regular rate of pay for all time used during their regularly scheduled hours of work in attending meetings or fulfilling other duties related to their responsibilities at this Home under this Collective Agreement. (c) The committees Employer agrees that members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations up to but not including Arbitration. (d) Employees on the Negotiating Committee shall have the option of receiving paid time off for the night shift of the preceding day, or the afternoon shift of the actual negotiating day if scheduled to work these shifts. 6.04 The Union Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives Representatives or consultants Consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldUnion. 6.05 The Employer agrees to provide a Representative of the Union with a reasonable period of time within the Orientation Programme in order to meet with newly hired employees. 6.06 The Employer agrees that a Union representative when employees are required to serve on Committees, such Committee meetings shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical scheduled during the probation periodemployee's regular working hours, where possible. The employee shall be paid for the purposes all hours spent outside her/his regular working hours at her/his regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two one (21) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two one (21) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two three (23) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 ‌ 7.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative for each of the Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Unionunion-Management Committee management committee composed of an equal number of two (2) representatives of the Employer and two (2) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. An agenda will be established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least five (5) business days before a meeting. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall will be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 7.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen thirty (1530) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under acquainting the terms of this Agreement, and employee with the Union may provide membership forms and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at this meetinga time convenient to the Employer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Negotiation Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s employees’ working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift tour shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, minutes and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (1) to two (2) employee representativesrepresentative(s) as chosen by the bargaining unit members. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 7.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative for each of the Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Unionunion-Management Committee management committee composed of an equal number of three (3) representatives of the Employer and three (3) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. An agenda will be established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least five (5) business days before a meeting. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall will be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 7.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen thirty (1530) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under acquainting the terms of this Agreement, and employee with the Union may provide membership forms and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at this meetinga time convenient to the Employer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to timeNurse representative. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of up to two (2) employeesNurses one (1) of whom shall be the Nurse representative. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two (2) employeesNurses and an Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (d) A Union-Management Committee committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall committee may be held at the request of either partyparty upon mutual agreement, but no more than once quarterlyat least every third month. The purpose of this Committee committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) The committees Home recognizes that the function of the Grievance Committee Member as described herein includes the investigation and presentation of grievances as provided for in this Agreement. The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Grievance Committee Member is employed to perform assigned duties for the Home and that they shall not leave their work during their shift to perform their duties under grievance procedures provided for in this Agreement without first obtaining the permission of the Director of Nursing, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is further agreed that only one (1) Grievance Committee Member shall be involved in the processing of a grievance at any given time. Provided the Grievance Committee Member's absence does not unreasonably interfere with the efficient operations of the Home, the Grievance Committee Member shall not suffer any loss of pay for time necessarily spent during their shift processing grievances under the grievance procedure, up to but not including arbitration. (b) The two (2) Nurses on the Negotiating Committee will be paid by the Employer for time spent during negotiations for those hours for which they would otherwise have been regularly scheduled for work up to and including conciliation. After conciliation and thereafter, the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer the full amount for salary paid for negotiations in a timely fashion. Notwithstanding the definition of the first shift of the day, employees on the night shift preceding or the evening and night shift on the actual day of the negotiation meeting shall receive paid time off. 6.04 The Union Committees in exercising any right given to Nurses under this Collective Agreement may have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' AssociationAssociation where same is expressly provided. Otherwise, the Union Committees wishing the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association must receive the approval of the Home. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Employer. (a) 6.05 The Employer shall pay representatives advise a Union Representative of all new hires and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed agrees that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations Nurse representative will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require allowed a reasonably brief reasonable period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a orientation period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutesminutes to interview newly hired Nurses and to give membership forms. Where the Labour Relations Officer is the designated Union Representative, and as early as practical the Employer shall advise the Labour Relations Officer. 6.06 The Employer agrees that if it requires a Nurse to serve on a committee, the meetings shall be scheduled during the probation period, Nurse's regular working hours or the Nurse shall be paid for the purposes all hours spent outside her/his regular working hours at her/his regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to timeOne Nurse representative. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of up to two (2) employeesNurses one of whom shall be the Nurse representative. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two (2) employeesNurses and an Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (d) A An Union-Management Committee committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall committee may be held at the request of either partyparty upon mutual agreement, but no more than once quarterlyat least every third month. The purpose of this Committee committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) The committees Home recognizes that the function of the Grievance Committee Member as described herein includes the investigation and presentation of grievances as provided for in this Agreement. The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Grievance Committee Member is employed to perform assigned duties for the Home and that she shall not leave her work during her shift to perform her duties under grievance procedures provided for in this Agreement without first obtaining the permission of the Director of Nursing, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is further agreed that only one (1) Grievance Committee Member shall be involved in the processing of a grievance at any given time. Provided the Grievance Committee Member's absence does not unreasonably interfere with the efficient operations of the Home, the Grievance Committee Member shall not suffer any loss of pay for time necessarily spent during her shift processing grievances under the grievance procedure, up to but not including arbitration. (b) The two Nurses on the Negotiating Committee will be paid by the Employer for time spent during negotiations for those hours for which they would otherwise have been regularly scheduled for work up to and including conciliation. After conciliation and thereafter, the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer the full amount for salary paid for negotiations in a timely fashion. 6.04 The Union Committees in exercising any right given to Nurses under this collective agreement may have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' AssociationAssociation where same is expressly provided. Otherwise, the Union Committees wishing the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association must receive the approval of the Home. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Employer. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations 6.05 A Nurse representative will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require allowed a reasonably brief reasonable period of time during the day orientation period not to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in aexceed one (1) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties hour to interview newly hired Nurses and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldgive membership forms. 6.05 6.06 The Employer agrees that if it requires a Union representative Nurse to serve on a committee, the meetings shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical scheduled during the probation period, Nurse's regular working hours or the Nurse shall be paid for the purposes all hours spent outside her/his regular working hours at her/his regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two one (21) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two the employee representative and one (21) employeesother member of the bargaining unit. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) full-time employee representativesrepresentative and one (1) part-time employee representative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee nurse representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesnurses. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employeesnurses. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. The Employer will pay the Bargaining Unit President or designate at her/his regular straight time hourly rate for all time spent attending meetings with the Employer outside her/his regularly scheduled hours. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two Two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two Two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two up to tow (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) Up to 2 employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) up to 2 employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) up to 2 employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representatives. Employee Representative; Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two one (21) employeesEmployee. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees, one of which shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Should the Union choose to have a third Employee attend, it will be at no cost to the employer. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members member as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to timeNurse representative. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of up to two (2) employeesNurses one (1) of whom shall be the Nurse representative. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two (2) employeesNurses and an Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (d) A Union-Management Committee committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall committee may be held at the request of either partyparty upon mutual agreement, but no more than once quarterlyat least every third month. The purpose of this Committee committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) The committees Home recognizes that the function of the Grievance Committee Member as described herein includes the investigation and presentation of grievances as provided for in this Agreement. The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Grievance Committee Member is employed to perform assigned duties for the Home and that she shall not leave her work during her shift to perform her duties under grievance procedures provided for in this Agreement without first obtaining the permission of the Director of Nursing, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is further agreed that only one (1) Grievance Committee Member shall be involved in the processing of a grievance at any given time. Provided the Grievance Committee Member's absence does not unreasonably interfere with the efficient operations of the Home, the Grievance Committee Member shall not suffer any loss of pay for time necessarily spent during her shift processing grievances under the grievance procedure, up to but not including arbitration. (b) The two (2) Nurses on the Negotiating Committee will be paid by the Employer for time spent during negotiations for those hours for which they would otherwise have been regularly scheduled for work up to and including conciliation. After conciliation and thereafter, the Union agrees to reimburse the Employer the full amount for salary paid for negotiations in a timely fashion. 6.04 The Union Committees in exercising any right given to Nurses under this Collective Agreement may have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' AssociationAssociation where same is expressly provided. Otherwise, the Union Committees wishing the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association must receive the approval of the Home. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Employer. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations 6.05 A Nurse representative will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require allowed a reasonably brief reasonable period of time during the day orientation period not to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in aexceed one (1) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties hour to interview newly hired Nurses and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldgive membership forms. 6.05 6.06 The Employer agrees that if it requires a Union representative Nurse to serve on a committee, the meetings shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical scheduled during the probation period, Nurse's regular working hours or the Nurse shall be paid for the purposes all hours spent outside her/his regular working hours at her/his regular rate of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetingpay.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee Employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. ‌ 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee Employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. ‌ 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two one (21) employeesemployee. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two There shall be two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement Employee Representatives, one of whom shall be a Part-time Employee, selected from the parties, Employees in the number may be altered from time to timebargaining unit. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesEmployees selected from among Employees in the bargaining unit. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employeesEmployees selected from among Employees in the bargaining unit plus a Labour Relations Officer from the Union. It is understood and agreed that the Labour Relations Officer is the signing authority for the Ontario Nurses' Association and therefore any agreement reached between the parties is of no force or effect without the agreement and signature of the Labour Relations Officer. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed comprised of an equal number of representatives Representatives of the Employer and Employees employed in the Unionbargaining unit. Meetings of this The Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and other matters of mutual concernas required under Article 18.01 (a) i). Minutes of these meetings this meeting shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of the Chairperson shall rotate alternate between Repre- sentatives of the partiesEmployer and Representatives from the Employees in the bargaining unit. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above An Occupational Health and Safety Committee which shall be scheduled where practical, during comprised of at least one (1) Employee from the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally requiredbargaining unit. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives Representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 (a) If a Representative must leave their regular duties for a short period of time in order to attend to Union business in the Home, they will first obtain the permission of their Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Upon completion of their business, the Representative will report to their Supervisor and then return to their regular duties. (b) Representatives of the Union shall be paid at their regular rate of pay for all time used during their regularly scheduled hours of work in attending meetings or fulfilling other duties related to their responsibilities at this Home under this Collective Agreement. (c) The committees Employer agrees that members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations up to but not including Arbitration. (d) Employees on the Negotiating Committee shall have the option of receiving paid time off for the night shift of the preceding day, or the afternoon shift of the actual negotiating day if scheduled to work these shifts. 6.04 The Union Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives Representatives or consultants Consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) . The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up also have the right to but not including have the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day assistance of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor Representatives or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldConsultants. 6.05 The Employer agrees that to provide a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not Representative with up to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.thirty

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 ‌ 7.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative for each of the Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee grievance committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee negotiating committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Unionunion-Management Committee management committee composed of an equal number of three (3) representatives of the Employer and three (3) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. An agenda will be established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least five (5) business days before a meeting. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall will be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 7.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen thirty (1530) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under acquainting the terms of this Agreement, and employee with the Union and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at a time convenient to the Employer. 7.06 It is recognized that the Labour Relations Officer is the signing authority for any documents which would form part of or amend the Collective Agreement. 7.07 The Union may provide membership forms at this meetinghold meetings on the Employer’s premises provided permission has first been obtained by the Employer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two one (21) employeesemployee. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two the employee representative and one (21) employeesother member of the bargaining unit. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance a Union Committee of two (2) employeesnurses, whose function shall be to deal with grievances, and labour- management issues. The Employer will recognize a Union Committee of three (3) nurses whose function shall be to deal with negotiations. Included in this number shall be the Bargaining Unit President 6.02 During regular working hours, Union representatives may leave their work without loss of salary for the purpose of meeting with the Employer shall be granted on the following conditions: (a) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of the said business. (b) The representative concerned shall obtain the permission of his/her supervisor before leaving her work. (c) A Negotiating Committee The time away from work shall be reported in accordance with the timekeeping methods of two (2) employeesthe Home. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of The Employer reserves the Employer and right to limit such time based on operational need. Incidental expenses incurred such as mileage, meals, etc. will be borne by the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the partiesUnion representative(s) concerned. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 6.03 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 6.04 The committees Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing meeting with each newly hired employeenurse, for a period not to exceed of at least fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees nurses of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting. 6.06 Scheduled work time lost to meet with the employer will be compensated at the nurse’s regular rate of pay up to but not including arbitration and conciliation. 6.07 Where a nurse is required to attend work for the purposes of an in- house Committee or in-service program, the nurse will be compensated at his/her regular rate of pay for the time spent. 6.08 The parties agree that if incidents involving aggressive client action occur such action will be reviewed at the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees, one of whom must be the employee representative. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees, one of whom must be the employee representative. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Negotiation Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s employees’ working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift tour shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee Employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 ‌ 8.01 The Employer University will recognize the following: (a) Two Union stewards (2) employee representativesone full-time and one part-time). Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employeesnurses. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employeesnurses, one full-time and one part- time plus a provincial Employment Relations Officer. (It is understood and agreed that the Employment Relations Officer is the signing authority for the Ontario Nurses' Association and therefore any agreement reached between the parties is of no force or effect without the agreement and signature of the Employment Relations Officer.) (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of One (1) Union xxxxxxx as selected or appointed by the Employer Union from the bargaining unit shall sit on the Joint Health and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the partiesSafety Committee. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. 8.02 The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Local Union will supply the Employer University, in writing, with the names of its representatives stewards and any changes thereto. 6.03 8.03 All reference to officers, representatives and committee members in this Agreement shall be deemed to mean officers, representatives and committee members of the fully chartered Local Union. 8.04 The committees Union Committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer . Such representatives or consultants shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up have access to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings premises only with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day permission of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission University which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees (a) It is understood that a local Union representative xxxxxxx and/or members of the Grievance Committee have regular work to perform and that if it is necessary to service a grievance during working hours, will not leave work without first obtaining the permission of the Director, Student Health Services/Designate which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The nurse shall state the destination to the Director, Student Health (b) Stewards of the Union shall be given paid at their regular rate of pay for all approved time used during their regularly scheduled hours of work in attending meetings or fulfilling other duties related to their responsibilities under the opportunity Collective Agreement. (c) The University agrees to pay members of interviewing each newly hired employeethe Negotiating Committee for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations. (d) On consultation with the Director, Student Health Services/Designate the nurses on the Negotiating Committee shall have the option of receiving paid time off for the evening of the preceding day or the evening of the actual negotiating day if scheduled to work these shifts. Any differences will be resolved by the Director, Student Health Services/Designate. 8.06 Acknowledging that mutual benefits are derived from joint consultation, a period not Union/Management Committee is established to exceed fifteen (15) minutesenter into discussions concerning matters related to work load, scheduling, job content, and any other matters of concern not covered by this Collective Agreement. In accord with these principles the parties agree as early follows: (a) Meetings between the Union and the University may be held as practical during required at times as mutually agreed but no more than once monthly. The party requesting the probation periodmeeting shall make the request in writing advising the other party of the matter(s) it wishes to discuss; and (b) Upon notification, for a meeting shall be convened within ten (l0) days or at a later date if mutually agreed to and chaired by the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under party making the terms of this Agreementrequest; and (c) Each party shall be represented by up to two (2) people (or more if mutually agreed). 8.07 With permission from the University, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meetinghold meetings on University premises.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) employee representatives, except at Guildwood where the maximum number is three (3). Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees., except at Sudbury-York (c) A Negotiating Committee of three (3) employees, except at Kapuskasing, Timmins and Tritown, where the number is two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' ’ Association. (a) 6.04 The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift tour shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where an employee representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the employee representative from within the Home. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two up to three (23) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly, unless required pursuant to Article 19.01, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content content, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit, and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. (f) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two (2) An employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two up to three (23) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Up to three (23) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of three (3) employees. Only two (2) employeesmembers may attend a meeting of the committee at any one time. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two not more than three (23) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (21) employee representativesrepresentative. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of up to two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two One (1) to two (2) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two (2) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two (2) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 6.01 The Employer will recognize the following: (a) Two Three (23) employee representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. (b) A Grievance Committee of two three (23) employees. (c) A Negotiating Committee of two three (23) employees. (d) A Union-Management Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of the Employer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee shall be held at the request of either party, but no more than once quarterly. The purpose of this Committee shall be to discuss matters relating to workload, scheduling matters, job content and other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (e) All joint Employer Union meetings noted above shall be scheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. The Employer will provide replacement staff where operationally required. 6.02 The Union will supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and any changes thereto. 6.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses' Association. (a) The Employer shall pay representatives and Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that in circumstances where local issue bargaining commences after a central conciliation process, the first day of such local negotiations will be treated for purposes of pay as if the negotiations commenced prior to conciliation. (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, and as early as practical during the probation period, for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union may provide membership forms at this meeting.