Union Involvement. In the event the Company decides to sell, lease or otherwise transfer operating assets the existing hourly employees in these facilities will be given first option to fill the positions required to operate the facility. Such employees will receive the same wages and benefits that were in place when these jobs were performed at Essar Steel Algoma prior to the change in operators. These conditions will be incorporated into a collective agreement between the new employer and the United Steelworkers (USW) prior to the closing of any agreement. Employees who remain employed in either of these facilities will maintain the amount of corporate seniority that they had in their former local union on the date of transfer of the asset and will be entitled to exercise their seniority and revert to Essar Steel Algoma in the event they are no longer required in the operation. Any joint venture or partnership in which the Company will assume an equity interest in a facility in Sault Ste. Xxxxx, Ontario will only be entered into on the condition that the employer agrees to recognize the USW as sole bargaining agent at its facilities in Sault Ste. Xxxxx. The sale or lease of any non-operating assets or facilities in Sault Ste. Xxxxx, Ontario, where the lessee or purchaser will operate a steel-related business will, unless the United Steelworkers District 6 Director agrees otherwise, proceed only on the condition that the employer agrees to recognize the USW as the sole bargaining agent and enters into a collective agreement prior to the closing date of any agreement. Other The Company agrees not to sell or exit any business without the input of the Union in a review of the future viability of such business, including an analysis of how such business advances the Company’s objectives. On a confidential basis the Company will continue to provide the Union with the necessary information to carry out their functions under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Specifically, the parties will discuss ways to ensure the involvement of the Union in a consultative manner on issues related to the future growth and capital investment at the site.
Union Involvement. The Union acknowledges its duty to co-operate and assist the Employer in developing accommodation options for an Employee with a disability. The Employer shall inform the Union of all accommodations which adversely affect other members of the bargaining unit or which require a waiver of a Collective Agreement provision.
Union Involvement. The Employer recognizes the importance of the Union's involvement in this matter, and welcomes the Union's input on the Prevention of Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy. The Employer undertakes to consult with the Union on a regular basis on such matters as the definition of harassment and any other aspect of the policy on which the Union has a particular viewpoint. The Employer will give every reasonable consideration to policy change proposals put forward by the Union.
Union Involvement. The EFAP also covers other Employee groups. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit their eligibility for coverage, input, or involvement in reviewing and recommending changes to the program.
Union Involvement. A leave of absence for a period not to exceed one (1) year shall be granted to employees with at least one (1) year of bargaining unit seniority in order to accept a full-time position with the Union, provided such leaves will not interfere with the operation of the Hospital.
Union Involvement. An integral part of the Modified Work Program is the joint Union/Board Committee. The Union shall participate at all stages of the process, including amendments to the Board's Policy and Procedures.
Union Involvement.
62.1 The Employer recognises the role of the Union and their delegates and representatives and encourages their involvement within the workplace.
62.2 The Employer and the Union recognise the Employer’s right to manage and direct the business and Employees within this Agreement and relevant legislation and guidelines.
62.3 All parties agree to positively cooperate and collaborate to resolve issues in a professional manner with due respect to both delegate and managerial responsibilities.
Union Involvement. It is agreed that the Union will meet as frequently as necessary with the Employer to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable rules recognized for the purpose of providing effective placement of personnel in the RIF and ensuring re-promotion and re-employment rights. The Union will be provided one copy of the RIF rules, to include all updates provided to the Employer. Maintenance of the RIF documents provided to the Union will be the Union’s responsibility. The Employer recognizes the need for RIF’d employees to be trained when they are placed in new jobs.
Union Involvement. The Company will grant leave of absence to employees:
i) Who are elected as representatives to attend Union meetings, Union conventions, conventions of labour organizations to which the Union nominates the employee as delegate on its behalf or act as members of any Union negotiating committee provided the company is given due notice in writing by the Union in order to be able to replace the employee during his absence with a competent substitute.
ii) Who are appointed or elected to a SIU office (or who go ashore to work for the Company and remain members in good standing with the Union) for a period up to and including three (3) years and then his seniority shall remain dormant until his return. Further leave of absence will be granted if requested. Any employee who obtains such leave of absence shall return to the Company within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of his term of employment with the Union.
Union Involvement. An integral part of the Modified Work Program is the joint Committee. The Union shall participate at all stages of the process, including amendments to the Board's Policy and Procedures. Wages for modified work will normally not be less than wages classification for reasons unrelated to the disability. Where an employee's hours under Modified Work are shortened to accommodate the disability, further remuneration up to earnings may be made up from sick leave credits, benefits, or supplement as appropriate, according to contractual and legal rights. Work Placement The Modified Work Committee will be comprised of three members of the Board and three members of the Union, one who shall be on or The goal of placement is to place employees in jobs within the bargaining unit that, as closely as possible, resemble their jobs, unless otherwise agreed by the Committee and the employee. The Committee shall have access to all relevant information as available to the Committee. The Modified Work Committee will attempt to identify permanent positions for disabled employees where these are required. Positions so identified are subject to written ratification by the Board and the Union. If the placement of a disabled employee in a permanent position requires the waiver of any provision of this Collective Agreement, the prior written agreement of the Union and the Board must be obtained.
