Common use of Union Stewards Clause in Contracts

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary pro- bationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming re- suming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours, . Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The Xxxxxxxx selected or appointed in accordance Article of the full-time Agreement will represent employees covered by this Agree- ment. Nursing Services 2 Dietetics 1 Housekeeping 1 Laundry Linen 1 and Operations 1 Process & 1 Ambulance 1 Clerks 1 on request will arrange a time and place for union to conduct union business as is Provided in article. Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Union and the an employee serving on the Union's Central shall be for time lost from normal straight time working at his regular rate of Pay and without loss of leave credits for central negotiating meetings Hos- pitals' Central Committee in direct negot- iations to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating members receive unpaid time off for Purpose of arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of stewards Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this Provision shall be seven and the areas which they repre- sent, are no case will than one a entitled to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch Payment. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up toadvise Central Negoti- ating Committee, but not including arbitration. The number before negotiations commence, of employees on the Grievance to be paid this provision. Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall be determined locallyseven accordingly.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital As discussed at the recent contract negotiations, the parties agree that union stewards w i l l not be unreasonably prevented from performing their duties. In turn, the union agrees to recognize Union ensure that the stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, act i n a responsible manner in the performance of his their duties. Temporary During the recent contract negotiations the parties discussed the concerns of both Locals and with respect to alleged abuse of the temporary re-assignment provisions of the collective agreement. It was agreed that the Company w i l l arrange on a quarterly basis involving the Manager of Labour Relations, the Plant Chairperson, and the Directors in order that. the locals may express their concerns in this area. The Plant Chairperson may request the attendance of appropriate committeepersons at such meetings. RE: Holiday Pay The parties agree that when an employee is absent from work due to a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required Union Business Leave of Absence on the work day immediately preceding and/or the work day immediately following a Holiday outlined in Article XI, Section of the Collective Agreement, then the qualifying shall be deemed to enter an area within be the Hospital in which he work day immediately preceding and/or the work day immediately following such leave of absence. 'The aforementioned agreement is not originally employed, he shall report his presence applicable to a Union Business Leave of Absence granted pursuant to Article Section nor when the Union's notification for the Union Business Leave of Absence is provided during or subsequent to the supervisor period of such leave of absence. RE: Bereavement Pay An employee will receive bereavement pay who is on vacation. An employee will also receive bereavement pay if on a leave of absence of one week or less. An employee returning from a leave of absence of more than one week and who would have returned except for a death in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorfamily will receive bereavement pay. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss An employee who would have returned to work from a period covered by an Benefit or Workers' Compensation Benefit but does not because of earnings for time spent a death in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hoursimmediate family will receive bereavement pay. Nothing An employee who would have returned from layoff but is unable to because of a death in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locallyhis immediate family will receive bereavement pay.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. Such permission When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. Stewards as appointed are permitted to wear appropri- ate identifying badges as supplied by the Union. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The following number of employees on stewards to represent the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEfollowing areas: 2 Registered Nursing Assistants Aide Delivery Room, Nursery)

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of of. any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, ,’ in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in In performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full- time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” . Grievance Committee “i The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards will assist employees working in their respective departments in presenting their complaints to the designated representative of the Company in accordance with the grievance procedure. One Union xxxxxxx shall represent each of the following departments or groups of departments and will be elected an employee of the or appointed from amongst employees in group of the bar- gaining unit who have completed their department he represents. Cutting Department Parts Making Department Assembly Department Finishing Department When an employee, other than a probationary period for the purpose employee covered by article is required to meet with a member of dealing with Management, he may request Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionRepresentation at such meeting. The Union shall keep notify the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified Company in writing of the names of the members Union stewards and the department or group of departments each represents and of any changes of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article personnel of the Union stewards. It is mutually agreed that employees shall not be eligible to serve as well as stewards until they have permanent employees and have had at least one year of seniority. This clause will not apply to Canada employees who are hired within the effec- tive date first (1) year of the Company’s operations. It is understood that Union stewards have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Company and, if it is necessary to service a grievance during working hours, they will not leave their work without obtaining permission of their respective appointmentsxxxxxxx. A Committee member When resuming regular work, will report to their xxxxxxx. Permission shall suffer no loss of earnings not be unreasonably withheld. Company agrees to compensate Union stewards and officers for time lost in settling grievances, or attending meetings with Management at their average hourly rate. The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. It further reserves the right to ask for an accounting of the reasons for the meetings. The Company will not be required to pay for any time spent during by the Union stewards in servicing grievances outside their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings hours. The Company recognizes the right of the Union to select four (4) employees who have attained seniority to act as a Bargaining Committee who, along with a full-time representative of the Union, will meet with the Hospital up toCompany to discuss matters which are properly the subject of negotiation concerning amendments to the current agreement and proposals for the renewal and modification of the Agreement. The Bargaining Committee referred to above shall consist of at least two (2) of the four (4) top Officers, namely President, Vice-president, or plus a full-time Representative. Company recognizes the right of the Union to select Union Stewards and they shall act as a Grievance Committee, but not including arbitrationmore than three (3) members shall negotiate any single grievance with Management. The number Union Grievance Committee referred to above shall consist of employees on any two (2) top Officers, namely, President, Vice-president, or plus the Grievance Xxxxxxx from the department if deemed necessary. The said Committee shall be determined locallyallowed reasonable time off to investigate grievances and to attend meetings with Management, and shall be compensated for the time so spent during working hours at their average rate. The Company will provide for the printing of the Union Label on all printed shirt bags. The Union will provide the Printing die.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The . This Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not one Xxxxxxx from each of the following departments of the Hospital: Housekeeping Orderly Maintenance Dietary Other Nursing Staff Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a Hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on the Grievance Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties of this Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be determined locallyentitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (including caucuses) or only the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotiation session between the central negotiating committees.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation presention of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee composed chief xxxxxxx and one stewards from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx following departments of the Hospital: Dietary Housekeeping Maintenance Laundry and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by two from Nursing Technical Aides and two Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of the Union Hospital who have has completed their his probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Union may designate a reasonable number Union Stewards, one from each area, who must be members of the Union, and shall provide to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst Department management and the CAO a written list of employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose been so designated, and revised lists within thirty (30) calendar days of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreementany changes in said designations. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate mayxxxxxxx may represent a grievant, in who is assigned to the absence of any xxxxxxxsame area, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing a grievance at all levels of the names grievance procedure. A xxxxxxx may represent an employee in pre-disciplinary hearings or pre-disciplinary interviews where there is a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action will follow. Time spent on grievances outside of Union stewards appointed regular working hours of the employee or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion his/her xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldcounted as work time for any purpose. When resuming his regular duties Whenever these activities occur during the working hours of the employee and/or the xxxxxxx, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be allowed. City time, as herein provided, is limited to the actual representation of employees and responsibilitiesdoes not include time for investigation, such xxxxxxx preparation or any other preliminary activity. In order to facilitate the expeditious resolution of workplace disputes at the lowest possible level, the parties agree to establish a joint Labor-Management training program for stewards and front-line supervisors. No later than March 18, 2016, the Union and City representatives will have established a curriculum and training program that will provide skills for both stewards and front-line supervisors in the processing and resolution of grievances and other workplace issues in a cooperative, problem-solving manner. Upon completion of the program, both union stewards and front-line supervisors will be certified. Stewards certified through this training shall again report be authorized to his immediate supervi- sorspend up to two (2) hours of City time to investigate each dispute raised under the Grievance Procedure of this MOU. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss As is practicable, grievances will be heard by certified supervisors. Sections I and II of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and not be construed as a limitation on the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed power of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (head of a department, office or bureau to restrict access to areas designated as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints security or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyconfidential.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period probationaryperiod for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxxXxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their imme- diate supervisorimmediate Supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx Union Xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldunreasonablywithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorSupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full time stewards Stewards from representing part-representingpart time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, represent are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four (4) Stewards, one from each of the following Departments: Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping and Maintenance, plus a Grievance Committee composed Chief Xxxxxxx, to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the Representatives of the Hospital. The zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function shall be limited to the Department in which he is employed with the exception of the Chief Xxxxxxx. Should a Xxxxxxx and be obliged to enter another Department on Union business, he will not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by enter until he has obtained the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative permission of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyDepartment Head.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisorimmediate Such permission not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of his grievance duties, a Un- ion union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the the' Hospital in which he is not originally ordinarily employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and stewards, the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “locally and will be set out in article (See Article The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed grievance committee comprising of members to be elected or appointed from the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary periodbargaining unit. A general representative of the Union may One member shall be present at any meeting of the Committeechairman. The purpose of the Committee committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee grievance committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE. committee The parties mutually agree that there are matters that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed and shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing at least fourteen

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining Bargaining unit members of Transition Projects who have completed their probationary period for been trained by the purpose Union to advocate on behalf of dealing with other bargaining unit members shall be known as “Union business as provided under Stewards.” The names of all Union Stewards and other union representatives who may represent bargaining unit members during the life of this Collective AgreementBargaining Agreement shall be sent in an email to the HR Director. A Chief Xxxxxxx This email shall be sent by the Union or designate may, in the absence leaders of any xxxxxxx, assist in TPI Workers United! within thirty (30) days of the presentation signing of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionthe contract. The Union shall keep or the Hospital notified in writing leaders of TPI Workers United! will inform the names agency‐ designated Human Resources (HR) Representative of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence any additions to the supervisor Union Xxxxxxx list prior to the time that the bargaining unit member becomes available for representation as a Union Xxxxxxx. Any deletions to the Union Xxxxxxx list will be provided to Transition Projects once known. Any bargaining unit member wishing to become a Union Stewards shall be referred in an email to the area immediately upon entering itAuthorized AFSCME Council Representative and to the designated leader(s) of TPI Workers United!. Union Stewards may meet with bargaining unit members on Transition Projects premises during non‐work time. Meetings must occur off the floor, away from participants and service areas, and where the discussion will not impact the work or duties of other employees. Should the Union Xxxxxxx need to meet with a bargaining unit member(s) on work time, including to investigate a grievance, permission must be requested and received in advance from either the President and CEO, Director of Human Resources, or designee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, absent extenuating circumstances. Such permission shall will not be unreasonably with- helddenied. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Union Stewards will be able to meet with bargaining unit members in private before their disciplinary meetings take place; this meeting shall again report occur before the disciplinary meeting is scheduled to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locallybegin.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the inthe performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, ,such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorimmediatesupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . Central Bargaining Committee “The Hospital Infuture central bargaining between Service Employees InternationalUnion and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union's Central negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for two (2) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central NegotiatingCommittee. Upon referenceto arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight, and in no case will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Centre's Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on Centre's Central NegotiatingCommittee shall advise the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyeight hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . Central Bargaining Committee “The Hospital In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the Participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for (two) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight, and in no case will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on the Grievance Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEadvise the eight hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining. Local Negotiating Committee

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. , If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall shell preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. , A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as us the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Union Stewards, and the Committee Persons to recognize whom they report, will be authorized to deal with Union stewards business including, but not limited to grievances and health safety issues. Stewards will be elected utilized when a Committee Person is not working. Union Stewards and Committee Persons have a responsibility to the Employer for his or appointed her regular duties. They will request permission from amongst his or her supervisor before leaving his or her work to attend to investigate, write or present a grievance or complaint. Such leave, which will not be unreasonably denied, will be granted where it can reasonably be done without interfering with the operations of the Employer. The Xxxxxxx or Committee Person must report back to his or her Supervisor when any union business is completed and will take no more time than is absolutely necessary during regular working hours. When an employee wants union representation, will call on a break, unless there is an immediate threat to health and safety. The Union will be responsible for ensuring that there is Union representation on shift and or will ensure that a Union representative is present when required on no less than two (2) hours of notice by the affected employee. If no Xxxxxxx is available then the Employer may proceed without a Union representative despite any express provisions in this Agreement and will notify the Union of any action taken Representatives recognized by the Employer shall be employees with seniority. A list of these representatives and their assignments by the Union shall be provided to the Employer and the Employer will be advised in writing following any changes to this list. Committee Persons shall, in the event of a layoff, be granted the highest seniority in the Casino notwithstanding their actual seniority status. It is understood that periodically the Union holds elections within the Union structure. The Chairperson will notify the Employer of upcoming elections. The Employer upon request, will provide the Union with an updated seniority list. There will be no posting of posters or campaigning save and except on the union bulletin board. The Union may request and, if it is available, the Employer will provide a room on site for the vote. A National Union Representative Local Union Representative may be present and participate in any meeting between the Union Committee and the Employer upon advance notice. Union Representatives registered with the may provide assistance to employees subject to any limitation imposed by the registration but will not interfere with the Employer's operation. Union representatives will not visit with employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for nor attend areas during working hours without appropriate arrangements being made with the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionHuman Resources Manager. The Union representatives agree to inform the Employer of any loss or suspension of their Registration and agree to cease all activities until reregistered. The Employer will recognize an alternate representative to replace the Chairperson, Health and Safety Representative, Equity Representative, rep, Benefit rep, and stewards when they are absent for in excess of fifteen (15) days due to vacation, sickness, or approved leave of leave. Work Away from Casino Location Both parties recognize the requirement for the full time Committee Persons herein to leave work during working hours to attend to union business away from Casino without loss of pay. Such privilege shall keep be provided, subject to the Hospital notified following conditions: The time be devoted to the prompt handling of matters, which are proper pursuant to this Article; the privilege not be abused; the Manager of Human Resources or designate will be apprised of such absences in writing advance. Such absences will be verified by the Chairperson with a brief explanation of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform reason for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are Representative to be determined locallyabsent.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital employer will recognize a Grievance Committee composed chief xxxxxxx and one xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative following areas of the Union may hospital: Dietary Registered Nursing Assistants Maintenance Housekeeping Any other area not mentioned above Laundry Each xxxxxxx shall be present at any meeting a regular employee of the Committeeemployer who has acquired seniority. The purpose employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in terms and requirements of this Collective Agreementagreement. The Union shall keep undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards, and members, their co-operation with the Hospital notified and with all persons representing the employer in writing any supervisory capacity. It is understood that only three of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member six stewards referred to in above, shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings meet with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallymanagement at any one time.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to recognize Union stewards the representatives and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be elected eligible to serve as or appointed from amongst employees in of the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Committee consist of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionno mom than four Local Vice-President. The Union that Stewards, Members of the Grievance Committee. and the Union Officers have regular duties to perform for the Company, and that such persons will not leave without obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. This permission shall keep not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the Hospital notified interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. Committee, and the Union will not absent themselves from theirregular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall not be considered in any computation of overtime. of the negotiating Committee for the time spent out of their regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. Schedule of Department Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the names name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union in the following areas of jurisdiction: 2 Stewards Dept. 2 stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as Die Cut Dept. 2 Stewards shipping Dept. 1 xxxxxxx Maintenance Dept. 1 Xxxxxxx The Company agrees to the effective date principle of their respective appointmentsone department xxxxxxx per shift and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. It is agreed understood that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform where an employee is a Xxxxxxx for the Hospital and more than one department, he shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, retain preferential seniority in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital that department only in which he is not originally actually employed. It is understood and agreed that, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected where deemed necessary by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of and where no representation is conveniently available for a regularly scheduled shift, temporary Stewards may be appointed by the Union may for periods not to exceed one month, on the understanding that: The Plant Superintendent must be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing in advance. That preferential seniority outlined for permanent Union Stewards in Article 9 of this Agreement shall not apply. long as them is work in the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up todepartment, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyand he is qualified to perform such work.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Employer will recognize a Grievance Union Administrative Committee composed consisting of eleven Stewards, one of which shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxx, selected by the Union, not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative three of the Union may be present which committee members shall meet with management at any meeting of the Committeeone time. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances representation by Stewards shall be structured as set out in this Collective Agreement. follows: Registered Nursing Assistants Orderlies and Xxxxxxx Maintenance Purchasing Housekeeping I Dietary The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of acknowledges that the members of the Grievance Union Administrative Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during must continue to perform their regular scheduled duties, and that as far as possible all activities of the committee will be carried on outside of the regular working hours in attending grievance meetings with of the Hospital up tomember thereof, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyunless otherwise mutually arranged.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Health Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital The Health Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital The Health Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital The Health Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees timeemployees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” locally Grievance Committee “The Hospital Health Centre will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of Committeecomposedof the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than morethan (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) ProvisionsAppendix- employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital The Health Centre notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital The Health Centre up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee composed chief xxxxxxx and one xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative following departments of the Union may Hospital: Dietary Housekeep Nursing Maintenance Laundry Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be present at any meeting a regular employee of the CommitteeHospital who has acquired seniority. The purpose Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory to cooperate with the stewards in the carrying out of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in terms and requirements of this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards, and members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings cooperation with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on Employer and with all persons representing the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyEmployer in any supervisory capacity.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to forty (40) shop stewards within the Service bargaining unit across all work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, . he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice-versa. The It is understood that the number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed "departments" within in for purposes of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (this Article shall be as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEArticle

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Hospitalagrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A The Chief Xxxxxxx Stewards may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Stewards may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from permissionfrom their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx Union Xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in Hospitalin which he is not originally employed, employed he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number Hospital acknowledges the right of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentUnion to appoint or select twenty (20)stewards, are two of whom shall be Chief Stewards. Chief Stewards or designates will be granted a total of twenty four (24) paid days per year to perform Union business. Such paid time for union matters be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “in addition to such other time devoted to union matters as provided elsewhere in this agreement. The Hospital will recognize provide-a Grievance Committee composed of the (lockable) private room for Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Stewards to perform Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallybusiness.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not one Xxxxxxx from each of the following departments of the Hospital: Nursing Nursing Assistant Nursing Orderly Maintenance, Linen Service, and Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than (as set out one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospital's Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of three members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of Where the Union may be present at any meeting of Hospital participates in central bargaining, the Committee. The purpose of the negotiating Committee is shall be to deal with complaints or grievances as set out negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of agrees that the members of the Grievance Negotia- ting Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including including, arbitration. The number Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating from having the assistance of employees on any representatives of the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyUnion when negotiating with the Hospital.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Corporation agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx, at each site, may be appointed or elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Corporation notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Corporation and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Corporation in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his their presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, represent are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee composed Chief Xxxxxxx, at each site, and one (1) xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by following departments of the Union Corporation: At the Site: At the Site: from Dietary from Nursing from Dietary from Nursing from Environmental Services from Maintenance from Ambulance from Housekeeping from Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of the Corporation who have has completed their his probationary period. A general representative The Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to cooperate with the stewards in the carrying out of the Union may be present at any meeting terms and requirements of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the undertakes to secure from its officers stewards, and members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings cooperation with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on Employer and with all persons representing the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyEmployer in any supervisory capacity.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionf tion. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Centre will recognize a Grievance Committee composed the following number of stewards from the following areas of the Centre: Night Staff Afternoon Staff Food Services Housekeeping Health Care Aides Orderlies, Xxxx Aides, Maintenance, Purchasing, Linen, Stores The Centre will also recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx will be a regular employee of the Centre, who has acquired seniority. Central Committee Should the Centre agree to negotiate jointly with other hospitals in the Metropolitan Toronto area, it is agreed that one (1) identified in (a) shall have the right to attend the joint negotiating sessions. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and not the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Central Negotiating Committee in the direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. such The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Leave for attendance at the central union caucuses shall be subject to the same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the provisions of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyCollective Agreement.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than Union may select ten (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix10) employees selected by the Union employees, who have completed com- pleted their probationary period. A general representative of , to act as Stewards to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective AgreementHospital management. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointmentswill endeavour to limit xxxxxxx representation to one (1) xxxxxxx per department. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up toNonetheless, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee is understood that there shall be determined locallyno more than two (2) employees per department acting in a xxxxxxx capacity and that in such cases each employee will be employed in a different job classification.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of his grievance duties, a Un- ion union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally ordinarily employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and stewards, the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “locally and will be set out in article The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed grievance committee comprising of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by members from to be elected or appointed from the Union who have completed their probationary periodbargaining unit. A general representative of the Union may One member shall be present at any meeting of the Committeechairman. The purpose of the Committee committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The number of employees on the grievance committee shall be determined locally. Committee The parties mutually agree that there are matters that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed and shall meet at a and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every two (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing at least fourteen 4) days prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed. Where a Hospital has two or more agreements with then a joint committee shall represent all units unless otherwise agreed. The Committee shall consist of up to three (3) members from the Union and up to three (3) members from the Hospital. These members may be rotated by either party. the Chairperson duty shall keep rotate between the Hospital notified delegate and a Union delegate on a six (6) month cycle. When in writing the opinion of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member Employer such meetings can be held during normal working hours, employees attending such meetings shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallypay.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed eleven stewards as follows: Housekeeping Dietary Nursing Orderlies Clerk Plus 1 Chief Xxxxxxx The name of the Chief Xxxxxxx union xxxxxxx will be posted in each respective Department. C-entral- Committee Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, in the event the parties to this agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, either party to this agreement may give notice to the other party of its desire to bargain for amendments on local matters proposed for incorpora- tion in the renewal of this agreement not earlier than six calendar months nor later than three calendar months prior to the normal termination date of this agreement. Upon receipt of such notice by one party from the other, both parties will meet within fifteen days thereafter for the purpose of bar- gaining on local matters. It is understood and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected agreed that 'local matters' means those matters which have been determined by mutual agreement between the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative Central Negotiating Committees respectively repre- senting each of the Union parties to this agreement as being subjects for local bargaining directly between the parties to this agree- ment. It is also agreed that local bargaining shall be subject to such procedures as may be present at any meeting of determined by mutual agreement between the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is Central Negotiating referred to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyabove.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees' grievances to recognize Union stewards the representatives of the Company. The number of such Stewards and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be elected eligible to serve as Stewards or appointed from amongst employees in Members of the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of no more than four employees, one of whom shall be the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx Local President or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionLocal Vice-President. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the names of Grievance Committee, and the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Officers have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Company, and shall that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining the permission from of their imme- diate supervisorXxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such This permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldunduly withheld. When resuming Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. in It is clearly understood that Stewards, Members of the Grievance Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and responsibilitiesthat in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such xxxxxxx employees at their basic rate of for time handling grievances of and meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall again report not be considered in any computation of overtime. The Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the negotiating Committee for the time spent out of their regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to his immediate supervi- sorsaid Negotiations. A Union xxxxxxx No such payment shall suffer no loss of earnings be made for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize while a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union strike may be present at any meeting in progress. Schedule of the Committee. Stewards The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the names name of the members Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union areas of jurisdiction: in the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointmentsfollowing Corrugator 2 Stewards Printing Dept. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration2 Stewards Die Cut Dept. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE2 Stewards

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Union shall designate Union Stewards and notify the Employer in writing as to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in who the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionStewards are. The Union Stewards’ performance of Union work shall keep not interfere with the Hospital notified in writing operation of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in health center nor the performance of his employees’ job duties. When a Union Xxxxxxx must access a health center during their non-scheduled work time, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he Xxxxxxx shall report his presence arrange access to the supervisor in health center with the area immediately upon entering ithealth center manager or their designee by telephone or email. Such permission shall Requests for access to health centers will not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sordenied. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss receive their base rate of earnings pay for time spent in performing grievance meetings and representing Bargaining Unit Employees in meetings with the above duties Employer during his regu- lar the Xxxxxxx’x scheduled working hourshours of employment. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versaWhen such meetings are scheduled during a Xxxxxxx’x regularly scheduled workday, the Xxxxxxx will seek the approval of their immediate supervisor, providing as much notice as possible. The number of stewards and Approval will not be unreasonably denied and, if approval is denied, the areas which they repre- sent, are meeting will be rescheduled to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of allow the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary periodto participate. A general representative Union Xxxxxxx shall also receive their base rate of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings pay for time spent representing Bargaining Unit employees in all meetings where the Employer requested that the Xxxxxxx process a grievance or represent a Bargaining Unit Employee outside of the Xxxxxxx’x scheduled hours of employment. All other Union work performed by Stewards shall be conducted during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings non-work time. Bargaining Unit Employees requesting time off to attend Xxxxxxx training will comply with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationEmployer’s policy for requesting time off. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyEmployer will not unreasonably deny employee requests for time off to attend Xxxxxxx training.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to twenty (20) shop stewards within the Office and Clerical Bargaining unit across all GBHS work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The It is understood that the number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed "departments" within in GBHS for purposes of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (this Article shall be as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally12.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to forty (40) shop stewards within the Service bargaining unit across all GBHS work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The It is understood that the number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed "departments" within GBHS for purposes of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (this Article shall be as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally12.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed . Not more than three (3) members of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present Grievance Com- mittee shall meet with Management at any meeting of the Committeeone time. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the All members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date shall be employees of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationwho have acquired seniority. The number Hospital will recognize stewards from the following departments of employees on the Grievance Committee Hospital: Nursing Services General Services Each xxxxxxx shall be determined locallyan employee of the Hospital who has acquired seniority. The Hospital agrees to permit stewards to wear an approved stewards' identification badge while on duty.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose fort he of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may be appointed Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence or elected. The of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and Hospital acknowledges the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed right of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (Union to appoint or otherwise select four Stewards, as set out Schedule In the absence of a part-time Xxxxxxx the full-time Xxxxxxx for that area will be responsible. The Chief Xxxxxxx of the full-time unit will serve in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who same capacity for the part-time unit. An employee must have completed their probationary periodhis probation- ary period in order to qualify as a Xxxxxxx. A general representative Regular monthly meetings between the Grievance Commit- tee and management will be held on a date and time to be mutually arranged between the parties, if requested by either party for the consideration of grievances not settled at the Department Director's level of the Union may be present at any meeting grievance procedure and for discussion of other matters concerning the Committee. The purpose interpretation or application of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union party requesting such meeting shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing other party and present an agenda at least five days prior to the scheduled date of such meeting. It is agreed that a General Representative of Local may, by mutual agreement between the parties, as a member of the names of the members of the Grievance above Committee. Nursing Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for part-time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees employee may replace a employee on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyNursing Committee. Not applicable.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “Full-time and Part-time Insert the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provisions related to Union Xxxxxxx shall be continued under Article The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an STANDARD Final Guide Document, November, area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . Any provisions related to number of Union Stewards, areas which they represent or the wearing of lapel pins are to be continued under the Local Provisions Appendix L Central Committee “The Hospital Full-Time and Part-Time the following standard language. Where the collective agreement provides otherwise and the parties cannot agree to the standard language, the existing provision will recognize a Grievance be maintained as non-standard language. Any non-standard provision related to Central Bargaining Committee composed shall be continued under Article excepted as amended below. In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the Participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Chief Xxxxxxx Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. In addition, an employee serving on the Union’s Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and not without loss of leave credits for (two) days of preparation time for such central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary periodone employee from a Hospital be entitled to such payment. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. STANDARD Final Guide Document, November, The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on the Grievance Hospitals’ Central Negotiating Committee shall be determined locallyadvise the eight (8) hospitals accordingIy It is understood that this clause does not apply to a hospital that is not participating in Central Bargaining.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. immediate If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed the following number of full-time employees to act as stewards to represent both full-time and part-time employees in the follow- ing areas: Nursing Dietary Materials Housekeeping Maintenance If the properly classified xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable, the employee for the purposes set out in the grievance procedure, may request of his immediate supervisor that the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by be permitted to assist the Union who have completed their probationary periodemployee with his grievance. A general representative If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unavailable the employee may request of his immediate supervisor that another xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal employee with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyhis grievance.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such Such. permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed xxxxxxx from each of the following areas of the Hospital: one Xxxxxxx from Nursing one xxxxxxx from Dietary one Xxxxxxx to represent Housekeeping, Maintenance and Stores one xxxxxxx to represent Ambulance Attendants. It is understood and agreed that the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (shall function as set out a xxxxxxx in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative whichever of the Union may above areas he is classified. Employees shall not be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is eligible to deal with complaints serve as stewards or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as unless they have been in the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings Hospital's continuous employ for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyless than six months.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not one Xxxxxxx from each of the following departments of the Hospital: Nursing Nursing Assistant Nursing Orderly Maintenance, Linen Service, and Central Committee In future central bargaining between the Service International Union and the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than (as set out one employee from a hospital be entitled to such payment. The Union shall advise the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospital's Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Local Negotiating Committee The Hospital agrees to a Negotiating Commit- tee comprising of three members to be elected, or appointed from amongst employees in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of Where the Union may be present at any meeting of Hospital participates in central bargaining, the Committee. The purpose of the negotiating Committee is shall be to deal with complaints or grievances as set out negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the purpose of the Negotiating Committee shall be to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of agrees that the members of the Grievance Negotia- ting Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance such negotiating meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including including, arbitration. The number Nothing in this provision is intended to preclude the Union Negotiating Committee from having the assistance of employees on any representatives of the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyUnion when negotiating with the Hospital.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize recognise Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the . absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, . or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. The Hospital agrees to recognise up to twenty shop stewards within the Office and Clerical Bargaining unit across all work sites. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice-versa. The It is understood that the number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “absent from their workstations shall not exceed one (1) xxxxxxx per department at each work site at any one time. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed "departments" within in for purposes of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (this Article shall be as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEArticle

Union Stewards. “The Hospital hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary pro- bationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming re- suming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours, . Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The Stewards selected or appointed in accordance Article of the full-time Agreement will represent employees covered by this Agree- ment. Nursing Services 2 Dietetics 1 Housekeeping 1 Laundry Linen 1 and Operations 1 Process & 1 Ambulance 1 Clerks 1 on request will arrange a time and place for union to conduct union business as is Provided in article. Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Union and the an employee serving on the Union's Central shall be for time lost from normal straight time working at his regular rate of Pay and without loss of leave credits for central negotiating meetings Hos- pitals' Central Committee in direct negot- iations to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating members receive unpaid time off for Purpose of arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of stewards Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this Provision shall be seven and the areas which they repre- sent, are no case will than one a entitled to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch Payment. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up toadvise Central Negoti- ating Committee, but not including arbitration. The number before negotiations commence, of employees on the Grievance to be paid this provision. Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall be determined locallyseven accordingly.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, represent are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed two Chief Stewards and xxxxxxx(s) from the following departments of the Hospital: 1 xxxxxxx for the night shift 1 xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx for the Nursing Attendants and all other Nursing and attendant staff 2 stewards from Food Service 2 stewards from Environmental Services 2 stewards from Maintenance 2 stewards from Materials If the regular xxxxxxx is unavailable, an employee(s) may request the Chief Xxxxxxx and not to assist them with their grievance. The Union shall designate a xxxxxxx as Senior Xxxxxxx in departments having more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committeeone xxxxxxx. The purpose of Hospital will make every effort to assist the Committee is to deal with complaints stewards in carrying out his or grievances her functions as set out defined in this the Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of the its currently members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as Committee. In the effec- tive date matter of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with stewards' badges, the Hospital up togives its assurance that, but not including arbitration. The number during the course of employees on this Collective Agreement, no disciplinary action will be taken against any Union xxxxxxx as a result of his wearing of a xxxxxxx'x badge as provided by the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyUnion and of the form, style and type approved by the Board of Arbitration.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldunrea- sonably withheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing perform- ing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. hours Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Centre will recognize a Grievance Committee composed the following number of stewards from the following areas of the Centre: Night Staff Afternoon Staff Food Services Housekeeping Health Care Aides Orderlies, Xxxx Aides, Maintenance, Purchasing, Linen, Stores The Centre will also recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx. Each Xxxxxxx will be a regular employee of the Centre, who has acquired seniority. Central Bargaining Committee Should the Centre agree to negotiate jointly with other hospitals in the Metropolitan Toronto area, it is agreed that one member identifed in shall have the right to attend the joint negotiating sessions. In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and not the participating hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in the direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven, and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotia- ting Committee, before negotiations commence, of those employees to be paid under this provision. The Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. Leave for attendance at the central union caucuses shall be subject to the same terms and conditions for leave for attendance at negotiations under the pro- visions of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyCollective Agreement.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. ARTICLE 7 UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of Employer acknowledges the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative right of the Union may be present at any meeting to appoint or otherwise select ten stewards, one from each of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The following Departments: Supply, Processing and Dispatch Porters Laundry Housekeeping Maintenance Dietary Nursing Xxxx Aides Orderlies North Hastings District Hospital Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee stewards shall be determined locallypermitted to wear an identification badge, supplied by the Union, indicating the Department they represent, and designating if they are Chief Xxxxxxx.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, ,such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentIn addition, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than will be granted eight (8) hours of paid time off in every four (4) week period, to perform Union business. Such paid time for Union matters shall be in addition to such other time devoted to Union matters as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out provided elsewhere in this Collective Agreement. The Where Union shall keep business requires the Hospital notified staff to travel between the different sites, the will either provide transportation or reimburse employees according the transportation allowance provision. Should, in writing the course of performing Union business, a xxxxxxx requires a private space to conduct a meeting with an employee or employees, one will be so provided upon request, providing space is available at the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallytime.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The . This Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not one Xxxxxxx from each of the following departments of the Hospital: Housekeeping Dietary Central Committee Orderly Maintenance Other Nursing Staff a In future central between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference Arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive id time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a Hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on the Grievance Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties of this Agreement agree to negotiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be determined locallyentitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (including caucuses) or only the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotiation session between the central negotiating committees.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “p Stewards Union is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees a reasonable number of Union Stewards, who are employed and rep- resent employees in the bargaining unit. The Hospital duties of the Union Stewards shall be to assist in the reporting and resolution of all grievances within their departments. The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in Xxxxxxx provided that the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for Union has first advised the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified Employ- er in writing of the names name of the employee so appointed. The Union stewards appointed agrees to advise the Employer in writing of any changes made by appointment or selected under this Article election from time to time. The Union Xxxxxxx’x first obligation is the of responsibilities as well as an employee. During working hours, the effective date Union Xxxxxxx is not entitled to engage in Union activities other than the necessary involvement in the reporting and resolution of their respective appointmentsgrievances. It is agreed that The Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall Xxxxxxx must not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. Ifassigned work area on Union business, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering itwith- out prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The necessary time which is spent by Union Stewards during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to be time worked. Under no circumstances shall a Union Stew- ard take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operations or affairs of the Employer, or with the manage- ment or direction of the work force. The Union Xxxxxxx shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular discriminated against or disciplined for the proper perfor- xxxxx of duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss on behalf of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versaUnion. The number of stewards Employer agrees that Union Xxxxxxx let- ters and official communications from the areas Union to its members shall be posted on the staff bulletin boards in all departments which are certified. At any meeting at which an be disciplined, will have the have a xxxxxxx present. Shop Chairperson Where there are three or more Shop Stew- ards they repre- sent, are to may elect from their ranks a person who will be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “the Shop Chairperson. The Hospital Shop Chairperson will recognize a Grievance Committee composed be recognized by the Employer as the official spokesperson on behalf of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out Union. The Shop Chairperson will be involved in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative adjustment or resolution of grievances which progress beyond the first step of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyprocedure.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from appointedfrom amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall shalt preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . ---_--G-r-ievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well welt as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected may designate one (1) Union Xxxxxxx at each Head Start work site where five (5) or appointed from amongst more employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period professional or non-professional bargaining units are assigned; for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx Head Start work sites where four (4) or designate may, less employees in the absence of any xxxxxxxprofessional or non-professional bargaining units are assigned, assist the Union may designate the Union Xxxxxxx from the nearest Head Start work site to represent the bargaining unit employees. An employee in an introductory period shall not be eligible to serve as a Union Xxxxxxx, and the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionUnion shall not designate such an employee as a Union Xxxxxxx. The Union shall keep notify the Hospital notified Employer in writing of any employee it wishes to designate as a Union Xxxxxxx. Upon reasonable advance notice to and approval from the names Employer, Union Stewards will be allowed reasonable time off during their regularly scheduled hours of work to investigate, process, and/or present grievances at Step 1, 2, 3, and 4 under Article 24 of this Agreement; the Employer and the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as agree that the effective date Employer may consider the impact on established licensing, safety, and security requirements when deciding whether to approve time off, and the terms of their respective appointments. It is agreed that such time off, for a Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versaXxxxxxx. The number Employer shall provide up to a total of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent2,000 hours of paid release time (i.e., are to paid time off) per fiscal year that may be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected used, collectively, by the Union who have completed their probationary periodStewards in the professional and non-professional bargaining units for this purpose. A general representative of The Employer and the Union agree to cooperate to resolve any issues that arise in the use of and accounting for the use of this paid release time. Alternatively, the Union Stewards may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The use paid vacation leave or paid personal leave for purpose of investigating, processing, and/or presenting grievances. Unless Union Stewards have received advance approval for paid release time, paid vacation leave, or paid personal leave, any approved time off for purposes of investigating, processing, and/or presenting grievances will be unpaid. Upon reasonable advance notice to and approval from the Committee is Employer, Union Stewards shall be allowed to deal meet with complaints or grievances employees at the Head Start work sites for which they are responsible for purposes of administering this Agreement; provided, however, that, except as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings necessary for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up toEmployer and/or arbitration hearings under Steps 1, but 2, 3, and 4 under Article 24 of this Agreement, the Union Stewards shall not including arbitration. The number of interfere with the Employer’s work operations or with established licensing, safety, or security requirements and shall limit their contact with employees on to the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyemployee’s non-duty hours (i.e., before or after the regular workday or during breaks or meal periods).” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his h i s duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, sent are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed two Chief Stewards and from the following departments of the Hospital: xxxxxxx for the night shift xxxxxxx for the RNAs xxxxxxx for the Nursing Attendants and all other nursing and attendant staff stewards from Food Service stewards from Environmental Services I stewards from Maintenance stewards from If the regular xxxxxxx is unavailable, an may request the Chief Xxxxxxx and not to assist them with their grievance. The Union shall designate a xxxxxxx as Senior Xxxxxxx in departments having more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committeeone xxxxxxx. The purpose of will make every effort to assist the Committee is to deal with complaints stewards in carrying out his or grievances her functions as set out defined in this the Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing writing, of the names of the its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under Committee. In the matter of stewards' badges, the gives its that, during the course of this Article Collec- tive Agreement, no disciplinary action will be taken against any Union xxxxxxx as well a result of his wearing of a xxxxxxx'x badge as provided by the effec- tive date Union and of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss the form, style and type approved by the Board of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyArbitration.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required required- to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The . This Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed chief xxxxxxx and one xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx following departments in the Hospital: Housekeeping Dietary Nursing 1 representative from the remaining departments. Central Bargaining Committee In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and not the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending Central Negotiating Meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may employee from a Hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch pay- ment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on the Grievance Hospitals' Central Negotia- ting Committee shall advise the seven Hospitals accordingly. In the event the parties to this agreement agree to nego- tiate for its renewal through the process of central bargaining, it is agreed that one representative from the bargaining unit shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEentitled to leave of absence to attend either the central negotiations (including caucuses) or the central Union caucuses (including reasonable travel time). It is understood and agreed that the leave of absence for attendance at such caucuses shall not be for more than one day exclusive of reasonable travel time for such scheduled negotia- tion sessions between the central negotiating committees. Local Negotiating Committee

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” . ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “(a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in i n the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. , A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. Name of stewards and hospital grouping within which they will be recognized, NO. OF STEWARDS HOSPITAL GROUP I Nursing Dietary Housekeeping Xxxxxxx Identification Badges The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is agrees to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallypermit Stewards to wear ident- ification badges.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “(a) The Hospital Centre agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital Centre notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Centre and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital Centre in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . Central Bargaining In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the participating Centres, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee “The Hospital shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Centres' Central Negotiating direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight, and in no case will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a Centre be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Central Negotiating before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on Hospitals' Central Negotiating shall advise the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyeight hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a hospital that is not participating Central Bargaining.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Employer agrees to recognize Union stewards to be Employees who are elected or appointed as Union Stewards. A Union Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent that Employee in processing a grievance with management. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave his job for this purpose, the Xxxxxxx request time off from amongst employees in his immediate Supervisor who is not within the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose scope of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective AgreementAgreement providing the Supervisor with as much advance notice as possible. A Chief Arrangements will be made by the Supervisor to permit the Union Xxxxxxx or designate mayto leave his job for this purpose with no loss of regular earnings, in as soon as reasonably possible. Such time off shall be granted only upon the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing approval of the names of Union stewards appointed Supervisor or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. Ifalternate, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission approval shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties The Local agrees that Union Stewards and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Employees alike shall again report not enter into discussions concerning Union business during working time. The Union reserves the right to his immediate supervi- sorappoint a Union Xxxxxxx to represent a work area that has no Union Stewards. A list of Union xxxxxxx Stewards shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected supplied by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of to the Union may Human Resources Department which shall be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified advised in writing of any change in this list. The Local shall have the names right at any time to the assistance of Union staff members when dealing or negotiating with the Employer and when processing a grievance. Such representatives shall approach members at work only when engaged in such activities and provided they and the Employee have received the approval of the members Vice-President, Human Resources and Educational Services or his designate. Such shall not be unreasonably denied. and When the Employer takes disciplinary action against an Employee apart from discipline of a minor nature which does not become part of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article Employee’s Central Human Resources Department file, that Employee shall be informed in writing as well soon as reasonably possible as to the effec- tive reason(s) for such action. An Employee who has been subject to after two years of continuous service from the date the measure was invoked, request in writing that his official Human Resources Department file be cleared of their respective appointmentsany record of the disciplinary action. A Committee member shall suffer no loss Such request be granted providing the Employee’s file does not contain any further of earnings for time spent disciplinary action, during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with that two year period, of which the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationEmployee is aware. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyEmployer will confirm in writing to an Employee eligible to have his record cleared, that such action has been effected.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation presention of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee composed chief xxxxxxx and one stewards from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx following departments of the Hospital: Dietary Housekeeping Maintenance Laundry and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by two from Nursing Technical Aides and two Ambulance Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of the Union Hospital who have has completed their his probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “" "The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE"

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business business. as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of -- their respective appointments. . -- It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employedoriginally:---employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report report. to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize -employer will. a Grievance Committee composed chief and one xxxxxxx from each of the Chief Xxxxxxx following areas the hospital: Dietary Registered Nursing Assistants Maintenance Housekeeping Any other area not mentioned above Laundry Each xxxxxxx shall be a regular employee of ‘the employer who has acquired seniority, . The employer instructall members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the carrying out of the terms and not requirements of agreement. The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards, and members, their co-operation with the and with all persons representing the employer in any supervisory capacity. It is understood that only three of the six stewards referred to in above, shall meet with management at any one time. Central Committee - - In future central bargaining between the Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Union's Central Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at his regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals Negotiating Committee in direct --to the point of Arbitration. Upon reference to Arbitration, the Nego- tiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending Arbitration Hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be seven and in no case will more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a Hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on Hospitals Central Negotiating Committee the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyseven Hospitals accordingly.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the agreement including any question as to whether a matter arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right upon request to the presence of xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. It the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee and failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine ( 9 ) calendar days following advice of his immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The employee may submit a written grievance signed by the employee to his immediate supervisor. The grievance shall identify the nature grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The immediate supervisor will deliver his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to him. Failing settlement, then: No. Within nine (9)calendar days following the decision under Step No. the employee may submit the written grievance to his Department Head who will deliver his decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to him. The parties may, they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. This step may be omitted where the immediate supervisor and Department Head are the same person. Failing settlement then: Within nine (9)calendar days following the decision Step No. the grievance may be submitted writing to the Hospital Administrator or his designee. A meeting will then be held between the Hospital Administrator or his designee and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It understood and agreed that a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or his designee may have such counsel and assistance as he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. It expressly understood, however, that the provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee which such employee could himself institute and the regular grievance procedure shall not be thereby bypassed. Where a number of employees have identical grievances and each employee would be entitled to grieve may present a group grievance writing identifying each employee who is grieving to the Department Head or his designee within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release or discharge of an employee during the probationary period shall not be the subject of a grievance or arbitration. A claim by an employee who has completed his probationary period that he has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the employee with the hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx functionf tion. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed the following number of full-time employees to act as stewards to represent both full-time and part-time employees in the following areas: Nursing Dietary Materials Housekeeping Maintenance If the properly classified xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable the employee for the purposes set out in the grievance procedure, may request of his immediate that the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than be permitted to assist the employee with his grievance. If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unavailable the employee may request of his immediate supervisor that another xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with his grievance. Regular meetings between five (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix5) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose members of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointmentsand management will be held every second month, unless otherwise arranged. A Committee member shall suffer no loss written agenda must be provided at least three (3) working days prior to the agreed meeting date and minutes will be kept of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance all meetings with copies furnished to both parties. Additional people may be called to the Hospital up tomeeting as necessary, but not including arbitrationupon mutual agreement between management and the Union. The number of employees on In addition the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyUnion Business Representative may attend any such meeting.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “(a) The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the inthe performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to requiredto enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentIn addition, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than will be granted eight (8) hours of paid time off in every four (4) week period, to perform Union business. Such paid time for Union matters shall be in addition to such other time devoted to Union matters as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out provided elsewhere in this Collective Agreement. The Where Union shall keep business requires the Hospital notified staff to travel between the different sites, the will either provide transportation or reimburse employees according the transportation allowance provision. Should, in writing the course of performing Union business, a xxxxxxx requires a private space to conduct a meeting with an employee or employees, one will be so provided upon request, providing space is available at the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallytime.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective I Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will Hospitalwill recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital Employer recognizes the right of the Union to create and utilize a bargaining unit leadership structure (Unit officers) as it deems necessary. The Employer agrees to recognize Union that stewards to will not be elected or appointed from amongst employees in retaliated against as a result of the bar- gaining unit who have completed fulfillment of their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreementxxxxxxx duties. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any The parties agree that disciplinary action taken against a xxxxxxx functionby Employer does not automatically constitute retaliation and that each case will be approached on its own merits. The Union will provide to the Employer a listing identifying such officers, including stewards, upon request. Officers shall keep not be recognized by the Hospital notified Employer until the Union has provided such notice. Exceptions to the foregoing shall be made only on an emergency basis, and subject to the approval of the Union. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of when individuals leave Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointmentsofficer positions. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and Stewards shall not leave allow their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in activities as stewards to interfere with or disrupt the performance of his dutiestheir work or the work of any other employee. Except as provided below, stewards will not conduct Union business while on-duty without Employer approval. To the extent possible, stewards shall engage in Union activities on off-duty time, pre-and post- shift and duringbreaks. Employer will notify employees of their right to representation during investigative interviews but if employee declines in writing on a Un- ion form (the substance of which is agreed upon by Employer and Union) said investigation may proceed. Employees called to an investigative interview, which the employee reasonably believes may result in disciplinary action, shall have the right to secure Union representation during such meetings. If the Employer requests an on- duty Union xxxxxxx is or Union officer, they will be paid their regular wage as per regular shift. Nothing contained herein shall excuse the immediate preparation of an Unusual Occurrence report as required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering itby Employer’s current policy. Such permission Stewards shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings paid for time spent preparing or attending level 1 and 2 grievance meetings, arbitrations, appearing as a witness at an arbitration, or for engaging in performing any general Union business which is related to an investigation. Such Union representation will occur in the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEfollowingmanner:

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees recognizes the right to recognize represent its members. There will be a Union stewards to Xxxxxxx recognized from each area where members work. There will be elected or appointed no more than one xxxxxxx from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreementeach area. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will also recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the CommitteeXxxxxxx. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union Hospital shall keep the Hospital notified be advised in writing of the names of the Stewards and the members of the Negotiating and Grievance Committees and shall be notified in writing of any changes made from time to time. To be eligible to be recognized as a Committee ap- pointed member or selected under this a Xxxxxxx an employee must have completed her probationary period and have acquired seniority in the bargaining unit and be employed by the Hospital in a classification within the bargaining unit. The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx has her regular duties to perform on behalf of the Hospital and that she will not leave her regular duties without first receiving permission from her Supervisor or her designate. If it is necessary to leave, the Xxxxxxx shall state her destination to her Supervisor and report again to her at the time of her return to work. The Union acknowledges that Stewards and Committee members must perform their regular duties and that so far as possible all activities by the Stewards and Committee members will be carried on outside of working hours unless otherwise mutually arranged. The functions of the Xxxxxxx are to investigate and attempt to settle grievances in accordance with Article as well as which arise in the effec- tive date area for which she has been appointed a Xxxxxxx. If the properly classified Xxxxxxx for an employee is unavailable, the employee, for the purposes set out in the grievance procedure, may request of their respective appointmentsher immediate Supervisor that the Chief Xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with her grievance. If the Chief Xxxxxxx is unavailable, the employee may request of her immediate Supervisor that another Xxxxxxx be permitted to assist the employee with her grievance. Regular meetings between the Stewards and Management will be held monthly unless otherwise arranged and more frequently if arranged by mutual consent. Minutes will be kept of each meeting and copies will be approved by both parties. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with Union representative may, by mutual agreement between the Hospital up toparties, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyattend such meetings.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their .their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. , A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. , A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from appointedfrom amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their completedtheir probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective AgreementCollectiveAgreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, . in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of presentationof any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall Unionshall keep the Hospital notified in Hospitalnotifiedin writing of the names of Union stewards namesof Unionstewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from obtainingpermissionfrom their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of inthe performanceof his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to requiredto enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to presenceto the supervisor in supervisorin the area immediately upon entering immediatelyuponentering it. Such permission shall permissionshall not be unreasonably with- heldunreasonablywithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to reportto his immediate supervi- sorimmediatesupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall Unionstewardshall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in regular scheduledworking hours Nothingin this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing partrepresentingpart-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, represent,are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “" "The Hospital will Hospitalwill recognize a Grievance Committee GrievanceCommittee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions AppendixProvisionsAppendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary periodprobationaryperiod. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of meetingof the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in Hospitalnotifiedin writing of the names of namesof the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working scheduledworking hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE" Standard Provisions FULL TIME

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards Stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit Bargaining Unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. Agreement A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxxXxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified notified, in writing of the names writing, o of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave the names as well as duties and their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisorimmediate Supervisor. If, ,in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx Union Xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor Supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorSupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. , Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-full time stewards Stewards from representing part-part time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, represent are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select four (4) Stewards, one from each of the following Departments : Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping and plus a Grievance Committee composed Chief Xxxxxxx, to assist employees in their grievances to the Representatives of the Hospital, The zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function shall be to the Department in which he is employed with the exception of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Should a Xxxxxxx and be obliged to enter another Department on Union business, he will not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by enter until he has obtained the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative permission of the Union may be present at any meeting of the CommitteeDepartment Head. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEV

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Union Stewards, and the Committee Persons to recognize Union stewards whom they report, will be authorized to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing deal with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreementinclud- ing, but not limited to grievances and health safety issues. Stew- ards will be utilized when a Committee Person is not working. Union Stewards have a responsibility to the Employer for his or her regular duties. A Chief Xxxxxxx will request permission from his or designate mayher Supervisor before leaving his or her work to attend to investigate, write or present a grievance or complaint. Such leave, which will not be unreasonably denied, where it can reasonably be done with- out interfering with the operations of the Employer. The Xxxxxxx must report back to his or her Supervisor when any union business is completed, and will take no more time than is absolutely necessary during regular hours to conduct any union business. Representatives recognized by the Employer shall be em- ployees with seniority. A list of these representatives and their as- signments by the Union shall be provided to the Employer and the Employer will be advised by the Union, in writing, following any changes to this list. It is understood that periodically the absence Union holds elections within the Union structure. The Chairperson will notify the of any xxxxxxxupcoming elections. The Employer upon request, assist in will provide the presentation Union with an updated seniority list. There will be no posting of any grievance, posters or with any xxxxxxx functioncampaigning save and except on the Union bulletin board. The Union shall keep may request and, if it is available, the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform Employer will provide a room on site for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorvote. A National Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Representative Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union Rep- resentative may be present at and participate in any meeting of between the CommitteeUnion Committee and the Employer upon advance notice. The purpose of Union Representatives registered with the Committee is may provide assistance to deal employees subject to any limitation imposed by the registration, but will not interfere with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementthe Employer’s operation. Union Representatives will not visit with employeesin the bargain- ing unit nor attend non-public areas during hours without appropriate arrangements being made with the Human Resources Manager. The Union shall keep Representatives agree to inform the Hospital notified in writing Employer of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed any loss or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date suspension of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationRegistration and agree to cease all activities until reregistered. The number Employer will recognize an alternate Representative to replace the Chairperson, Health and Representative and Committee persons when they are absent for in excess of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEsix

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business handling grievances as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. in the performance of his grievance duties, a Un- ion union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and stewards, the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “locally and will be set out in article (See Article The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed grievance committee comprising of members to be elected or appointed from the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary periodbargaining unit. A general representative of the Union may One member shall be present at any meeting of the Committeechairman. The purpose of the Committee committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee grievance committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE. Committee The parties mutually agree that there are matters that would be beneficial if discussed at a Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement. The Committee shall be comprised of an equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed and shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. The Committee shall meet once every two (2) months, unless agreed otherwise. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing at least fourteen

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective , appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee __ . . “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE“For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the agreement including any question as to whether a matter is “At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure an employee shall have the right upon request to the presence of his/her xxxxxxx. In the case of suspension or discharge the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance.” 3 “It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until he has first given his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting his complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with his immediate supervisor within nine calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee and failing settlement within nine calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine calendar days following advice of his immediate supervisor’s decision in the following manner and sequence:

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to recognize Union stewards the representatives of the Company. The number of such Stewards and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function, is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be elected eligible to serve as Stewards or appointed from amongst employees in Members of the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of no more than four employees: the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievanceXxxxxxx, or with any xxxxxxx functionelected Union representative should any of the above officers be absent. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing acknowledges that Stewards, Members of the names of Grievance Committee and the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards Officers have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital Company, and shall that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. This permission shall not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a Xxxxxxx, Superintendent or Production Manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. It is clearly understood that Stewards, Members of the grievance Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their imme- diate supervisor. Ifregular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall not be considered in any computation of overtime. The Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the performance negotiating Committee for time spent out of his dutiestheir regular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a Un- ion xxxxxxx conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. Schedule of Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union in the following areas of jurisdiction: Maintenance Department’ 1 Xxxxxxx (max. of 2 for continental shifts) Die Cut and Shipping Departments Stewards Printing Department Stewards Corrugator Department Stewards The Company agrees to the principle of one Department Xxxxxxx per shift, and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. *In the event of continental shifts, the Company agrees to one Xxxxxxx for each continental shift. It is required to enter understood that where an area within the Hospital employee is a Xxxxxxx for more than one department, he shall retain preferential seniority in that department only in which he is not originally actually employed. It is understood and agreed that, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not where deemed necessary by Union and where no representation is conveniently ‘available for a regularly scheduled temporary Stewards may be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected appointed by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is for periods not to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up toexceed one month, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEunderstanding that:

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards Stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his or her duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he the Union xxxxxxx is not originally employed, he the Union Xxxxxxx shall report his or her presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his or her regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- soror her supervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar or her regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital . Union Xxxxxxx Representation: Three Stewards Patient Services One Xxxxxxx One Xxxxxxx Material Management One Xxxxxxx Nutrition One Xxxxxxx Maintenance Two Stewards Housekeeping A total of nine (9) stewards, one of whom will recognize be a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the CommitteeXxxxxxx. The purpose of the Committee is Employer agrees to deal with complaints permit Stewards to wear identification badges. Employees shall not be eligible to serve as Stewards or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Negotiating Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyuntil they acquire and hold seniority standing.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees It is mutually agreed that the Union has the right to recognize Union stewards to be elected elect or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose otherwise select a negotiating consisting of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing six representatives; all members of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their committee shall be regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union Employer who have completed their probationary period. A general representative The Nursing Home members of the committee will be paid by the Employer for time used during normally scheduled working hours in negotiations of this Agreement or its successor including conciliation. The Employer will recognize a Union may Administrative Committee for each Home which shall consist of three (3) stewards selected by the Union one of whom shall be present the Chief Xxxxxxx, not more than two of which members shall meet with Management at any meeting of the Committeeone time. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union Employer shall keep the Hospital notified in writing be advised of the names of members of this committee and shall be notified of any changes from time to time. All members of the Committee shall be regular employees of the Employer who have completed their probationary period. The Union acknowledges that the members of the Grievance Union Administrative Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article must continue to perform their regular duties, and that so far as well as possible all activities of the effec- tive date Com- mittee will be carried on outside the regular working hours of the members thereof, unless otherwise mutually arranged. The Employer shall pay representatives and committee members their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss wages for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiation of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in the collective agreement renewals thereof, up to and including conciliation and while attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up toemployer. Employees on the evening and night shift shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. Labour Management Committee Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour-Management Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement, but not including arbitration. The the following shall An equal number of employees on representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for such meeting will be made in writing at least one week prior to the Grievance Committee date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or matters that are properly the subject of negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this Agreement. Suitable subjects for discussion will include orientation, aggressive residents and workload issues. A representative attending such meetings shall be determined locallypaid for wages lost from regularly scheduled hours. A Union staff member may attend as a representative of the Union. Meetings will be held quarterly unless otherwise agreed. It is understood that where full and part-time agreements are separate, there shall be one (1) committee only.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees number of Union Stewards may be adjusted by mutual agreement. The Xxxxxxx’x function shall be to recognize Union stewards to be elected process grievances or appointed from amongst employees complaints may arise in the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for plant according to the purpose of dealing with Union business grievance procedure as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointmentsherein agreed to. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities a Xxxxxxx after consultation with his supervisor, be permitted during working hours, without loss of pay, to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate and responsibilitiessettle grievances, such xxxxxxx shall again report to provided that no Xxxxxxx may be absent from his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings regular duties for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out one hour in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementone day. The Union shall keep elect and the Hospital notified in writing Company agrees to recognize a Union Bargaining Committee of three members. When necessary, and at the discretion of the Union, an international representative shall be recognized as a member of the Union Bargaining Committee. The Company and the Union Grievance Committeeshall meet when necessary to discuss and mutually settle any questions which may arise of importance to either part. The Union Grievance Committeemembers who are on duty shall be paid their straight time rate of wages for that part of their regularly scheduled hours devoted to attendance at such meetings. The Union shall notify the Company of the names and offices of all Union members who have authority to represent the Union and membership with respect to negotiations, grievances, and other matters arising out of this Agreement and their employment with the Company. The Company agrees to inform the Union of persons with authority representing Management. The Company recognizes a Union Grievance Committee consisting of one Xxxxxxx, the Unit Secretary and the Unit Chairperson. ARTICLE HOURS OF WORK This article where it defines the hours of work shall not be construed as a guarantee of hours of work per day or per week, but merely provides a basis for the calculation of overtime. Neither shall it serve as a restriction on the scheduling of a longer or shorter day or work week, whenever, in the opinion of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointmentsCompany, it is necessary to meet business requirements. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings The Company undertakes to communicate to and discuss with the Hospital up toUnion, but not including arbitrationtwo weeks in advance, any schedule changes which the Company expects will apply for a period exceedingtwo weeks before such a change becomes effective. Any changes shall be posted on the bulletin board two weeks in advance. Schedule changes expected to apply for a period of two weeks or less will be posted on the bulletin board one week in advance. The number normal hours of employees on the Grievance Committee work for any employee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEbe:

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “" "The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE"

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed understood that Union stewards the Hospital Administrator or his designee may have their regular duties such counsel and responsibilities to perform for assistance as he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisorbe originated at Step No. If, in within fourteen (14) calendar days following the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence circumstances giving rise to the supervisor in complaint or grievance. It is expressly understood, however, that the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission provisions of this Article may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting an employee such employee could himself institute and the regular grievance procedure shall not be unreasonably with- heldthereby bypassed. When resuming Where a number of employees have identical grievances and each employee would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing identifying each employee who is grieving to the Department Head or his regular duties designee within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss the applicable provisions of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versathen apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The number release or discharge of stewards and an employee during the areas which they repre- sent, are to probationary period shall not be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize the subject of a Grievance Committee composed grievance or arbitration. A claim by an employee who has completed his probationary period that he has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected such grievance is lodged by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings employee with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationat Step No. The number of employees on within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEor Arbitration Procedure by:

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed -appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may be appointed or- elected. Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievancean e , or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immedi- ate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital Employer will recognize a Grievance Union Administrative Committee composed consisting of eleven Stewards, one of which shall be the Chief Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxxx, selected by the Union, not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative three of the Union may be present which committee members shall meet with management at any meeting of the Committeeone time. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee representation by Stewards shall be determined locally.” ARTICLEstructured as follows: Registered Nursing Assistants Orderlies and Xxxxxxx Maintenance Purchasing Housekeeping I

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working working-hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” . ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees Company shall a reasonable number of Union Stewards who may present employees’ grievances to recognize Union stewards the representatives of The number of such Stewards and the Department or zone within which each Xxxxxxx is to function is determined as specified in of this Article It is mutually agreed that all regular employees shall be elected eligible to serve as Stewards or appointed from amongst employees in Members of the bar- gaining unit who have completed their probationary period for Grievance Committee providing such employee has not less than twelve months seniority. The Grievance Committee shall consist of no more than four employees; the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Chief Xxxxxxx or designate mayany elected Union representative should any of the above officers be absent. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, in Members of the absence Grievance Committee, and the Union Officers have regular duties to perform for the Company, and that such persons will not leave theirregular duties without obtaining the permission of any their Xxxxxxx, or immediate Supervisor. This permission shall not be unduly withheld. Any employee called to an office for an interview with a xxxxxxx, assist superintendent or production manager, shall be advised prior to the interview if it is for disciplinary purposes and if so, the employee must have his xxxxxxx accompany him during such interview. Committee, and the Union Officers will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the presentation grievances of any grievanceemployees, or with other Union business provided for in this Agreement, and that in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees at their basic rate of pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee with Management, and that this does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of the employees regular working hours unless so requested by the Company, in which case such time shall not be considered in any xxxxxxx functioncomputation of overtime. The Union Company will compensate, at their regular rate, members of the negotiating Committee for time spent out of theirregular shift at Labour Contract Negotiations with Management, including hearings before a conciliation or mediation officer pertaining to said Negotiations. No such payment shall keep the Hospital notified be made for time spent while a strike may be in progress. Schedule of Department Stewards The Plant Superintendent will be advised in writing of the names name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards so appointed by the Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as in the effective date following areas of their respective appointmentsjurisdiction: Maintenance Department Xxxxxxx Die Cut and Shipping Departments 3 Stewards Printing Department 3 Stewards Corrugator and Slitter Departments 3 Stewards The Company agrees to the principle of one Department Xxxxxxx per shift, and preferential seniority to be given to the senior employee should two fall on the same shift. It is agreed understood that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform where an employee is a Xxxxxxx for the Hospital and more than one department, he shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate supervisor. If, retain preferential seniority in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital that department only in which he is not originally employed. It is understood and agreed that, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- held. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected where deemed necessary by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of and is conveniently available for a regularly scheduled shift, temporary Stewards may be appointed by the Union may for periods not to exceed one month, on the understanding that: The Plant Superintendent must be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing in advance. Preferential seniority outlined for permanent Union Stewards in Article 9 of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointmentsAgreement shall not apply. Not more than four temporary Stewards be allowed to function at any one time. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours Xxxxxxx will be moved from his department so long as there is work in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up todepartment, but not including arbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locallyand he is qualified to perform such work.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx may be appointed or designate elected. The Chief Xxxxxxx may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Such permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sorsupervisor. A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-time employees and vice-vice versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance . Provision page Central In future central bargaining between Service Employees International Union and the participating Hospitals, an employee serving on the Central Negotiating Committee “The Hospital shall be paid for time lost from his normal straight time working hours at regular rate of pay and without loss of leave credits for attending central negotiating meetings with the Hospitals' Central Negotiating Committee in direct negotiations up to the point of arbitration. Upon reference to arbitration, the Negotiating Committee members shall receive unpaid time off for the purpose of attending arbitration hearings. It is understood and agreed that the maximum number of Union Central Negotiating Committee members entitled to payment under this provision shall be eight, and in no case will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions Appendix) employees selected by the Union who have completed their probationary period. A general representative of the Union may one employee from a Hospital be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is entitled to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in this Collective Agreementsuch payment. The Union shall keep advise the Hospital notified in writing Central Negotiating Committee, before negotiations commence, of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed or selected those employees to be paid under this Article as well as the effec- tive date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationprovision. The number of employees on the Grievance Central Negotiating Committee shall be determined locallyadvise the eight hospitals accordingly. It is understood that this clause does not apply to a hospital that is not participating Central Bargaining.” ARTICLE

Union Stewards. “The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards to be elected or appointed from amongst employees in the bar- gaining bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of purposeof dealing with Union business as provided under this Collective Agreement. A Chief Xxxxxxx or designate may, in the absence of any xxxxxxx, assist in the presentation of any grievance, or with any xxxxxxx function. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of Union stewards appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effective date of their respective appointments. It is agreed that Union stewards have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Hospital and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their imme- diate immediate supervisor. If, in the performance of his duties, a Un- ion Union xxxxxxx is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering itIt. Such Such. permission shall not be unreasonably with- heldwithheld. When resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, such xxxxxxx shall again report to his immediate supervi- sor. supervisor, A Union xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing the above duties during his regu- lar regular scheduled working hours. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time stewards from representing part-part- time employees and vice-versa. The number of stewards and the areas which they repre- sentrepresent, are to be determined locally.” Grievance Committee “. The Hospital will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief Xxxxxxx and not more than (as set out in Local Provisions AppendixProvisionsAppendix) employees selected by the Union who Unionwho have completed their probationary periodcompletedtheir probationaryperiod. A general representative of representativeof the Union may be present at any meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to deal with complaints or grievances as set out in In this Collective Agreement. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of the members of the Grievance Committee ap- pointed appointed or selected under this Article as well as the effec- tive effective date of their respective appointments. A Committee member shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours in attending grievance meetings with the Hospital up to, but not including arbitrationIncludingarbitration. The number of employees on the Grievance Committee shall be determined locally.” ARTICLE