Common use of Voting Procedure for Master Schedules Clause in Contracts

Voting Procedure for Master Schedules. Introduction or discontinuation of the master schedule will be determined on a unit by unit basis. Master rotations will not be altered without first meeting with the Union to discuss the proposed changes. The process is as follows: (a) Where a master schedule is to be introduced or discontinued on a nursing unit, a vote shall be initiated where sixty-six and two thirds percent (66.66%) or more of the full-time and regular part-time nurses voting in the unit so indicate by secret ballot, conducted by the parties. (b) Where a new or revised master schedule is proposed, the following process shall be used to seek the input and recommendation of the employees: i) A copy of the new or revised schedule shall first be reviewed by the scheduling committee. ii) After approval by the scheduling committee the proposed master schedules shall be posted on the nursing unit for a period of two (2) weeks iii) A standard feedback sheet for input and comments will posted with the proposed schedules for all full-time and regular part-time ONA employees on the unit. iv) The feedback sheet shall be created and provided by the parties. v) Employee’s participation in this process shall be encouraged vi) All feedback regarding the proposed schedule shall be provided to the Bargaining Unit President and the Scheduling Committee for review and consideration prior to the master schedule being voted upon. vii) A vote by secret ballot shall be conducted by the parties for a two week period. viii) The ballots shall be counted in the presence of the Bargaining Unit President/designate and the Manager of the Unit. (c) Individual lines on the master rotation shall not be changed without first informing the employee affected and her or his immediate supervisor. Impact on already approved vacation and leave requests shall be reviewed by the employee and the manager to reach a satisfactory resolution.

Voting Procedure for Master Schedules. Introduction or discontinuation of the master schedule will be determined on a unit by unit basis. Master rotations will not be altered without first meeting with the Union to discuss the proposed changes. The process is as follows: (a) Where a master schedule is to be introduced or discontinued on a nursing unit, a vote shall be initiated where sixty-six and two thirds percent (66.66%) or more of the full-time and regular part-time nurses voting in the unit so indicate by secret ballot, conducted by the parties. (b) Where a new or revised master schedule is proposed, the following process shall be used to seek the input and recommendation of the employees: i) : A copy of the new or revised schedule shall first be reviewed by the scheduling committee. ii) . After approval by the scheduling committee the proposed master schedules shall be posted on the nursing unit for a period of two (2) weeks iii) weeks A standard feedback sheet for input and comments will posted with the proposed schedules for all full-time and regular part-time ONA employees on the unit. iv) . The feedback sheet shall be created and provided by the parties. v) . Employee’s participation in this process shall be encouraged vi) encouraged All feedback regarding the proposed schedule shall be provided to the Bargaining Unit President and the Scheduling Committee for review and consideration prior to the master schedule being voted upon. vii) . A vote by secret ballot shall be conducted by the parties for a two week period. viii) . The ballots shall be counted in the presence of the Bargaining Unit President/designate and the Manager of the Unit. (c) Individual lines on the master rotation shall not be changed without first informing the employee affected and her or his immediate supervisor. Impact on already approved vacation and leave requests shall be reviewed by the employee and the manager to reach a satisfactory resolution.