Woman’s Advocate. The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community with these and other issues. For this reason the parties agree to recognize the role of a women’s advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will be determined by the Union from amongst the female bargaining unit employees. The Advocate will make them selves available to female employees as needed to discuss problems with them and access local services and supports as required. The name of the Advocate will be posted on the union bulletin board. The employer agrees to provide access to a private office so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate.
Woman’s Advocate. The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment and discrimination. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community, such as counselors or women’s shelters, to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will meet with female members as required, to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate community agency when necessary. The Company will provide access to a private area so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate. Upon selection, the Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial one (1) week training program, including travel. In years following completion of the initial one (1) week training program, the Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual three (3)day training program, including travel. The Company will be responsible for wages and meal expenses to a maximum of $60 per day. The Union will be responsible for transportation and lodging expenses. The Company will provide the Women’s Advocate with a pager, and will pay for the annual subscription fee associated with such pager. The Women’s Advocate will be selected at each facility by the Local President with the assistance of the Employee Advocate and the Director of the National Union’s Women’s Department. Once selected, the Women’s Advocate will serve a three (3) year term. Upon expiry of the term, the position will be posted by the Union as soon as possible, and re-filled pursuant to the selection procedure set out above.
Woman’s Advocate. The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment and discrimination. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community, such as counselors or women’s shelters, to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will meet with female members as required, to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate community agency when necessary. The Company will provide access to a private area so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate. Upon selection, the Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial one (1) week training program, including travel. The Company will reimburse the Union an amount equal to $60 per day up to a a maximum of five (5) days per calendar year for external training or development sessions attended by the Women’s Advocate. It is the exclusive responsibility of the Union to provide the Women’s Advocate with reimbursement for amounts claimed. The Union will be responsible for transportation and lodging expenses. The Company will provide the Women’s Advocate with a pager, and will pay for the annual subscription fee associated with such pager. The Women’s Advocate will be selected at each facility by the Local President with the assistance of the Employee Advocate and the Director of the National Union’s Women’s Department. Once selected, the Women’s Advocate will serve a three (3) year term. Upon expiry of the term, the position will be posted by the Union as soon as possible, and re-filled pursuant to the selection procedure set out above.
Woman’s Advocate. The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community, such as counsellors or women’s shelters, to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will meet with female members as required, to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate community agency when necessary. The Company will provide access to a private area so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate. The Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual two day training program, including travel. The Company will be responsible for wages and meal expenses to a maximum of $35 per day. The Union will be responsible for transportation and lodging expenses.
Woman’s Advocate. The Company and the Union agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse in their personal lives. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counselors or women’s issues. The parties agree to recognize a C.A.W. female member who will serve in the role of the Woman’s Advocate. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The parties also recognize and share the concern that women uniquely face situations of violence or abuse in their personal lives that may affect their attendance or performance at work. The parties agree that when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (ie. Doctor, Lawyer, professional counselor), a woman who is in an abusive or violent personal or domestic situation may not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to a standard of good faith on the part of the Employer, the Union and the affected employees and may not be utilized by the Union or the employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measure. The Woman’s Advocate will develop appropriate communication to inform the female employees about the advocacy role. In recognition of the above parties agree that a minute of silence will be observed, and the workers will stop working, each year in memory of women who have died due to acts of violence. This minute will be observed on December 6th at 11:00a.m. The Union will ensure that the member appointed will receive appropriate initial training. The Company agrees to cover the cost of annual refresher training. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Human Resources Manager LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #2 To: Plant Chairperson RE: Skilled Trades and Mould Mechanics Related Courses The Company agrees to reimburse skilled trades and mould mechanics upon successful completion of Company approved courses. Approval must be obtained prior to signing up for the course and must be related to their position at Woodbridge. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Human Resources Manager LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #3 To: Plant Chairperson
Woman’s Advocate. The Company and Union agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. For the term of this contract the parties agree to recognize a CAW female member who will serve in the role of the Women’s Advocate. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Union will inform the Board in writing of the person selected as Woman’s Advocate. • The Advocate shall receive release time during her regular workday after giving notice to her Supervisor in order to deal with urgent issues. • The Advocate shall not be entitled to time in lieu or pay for consultations outside of her normal workday. • The Advocate may participate in an annual training program of up to two days. The Board will pay the Advocate her regular wages (up to two days) for such training, and will pay training costs to a maximum of $250.00 per annum. All per diem or other expenses of the Advocate will be paid by the Union, except that travel costs will be reimbursed by the Board on a mileage/kilometer basis at the rate provided by Board policy in effect at the particular time. • The training program shall be provided to the Board in advance to the Board in advance to ensure that it contains no conflict with Board policies or programs. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - PDT
Woman’s Advocate. The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment and discrimination. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community, such as counselors or women’s shelters, to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will meet with female members as required, to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate community agency when necessary. The Company will provide access to a private area so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate. Upon selection, the Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial one (1) week training program, including travel. Formatted: No underline Formatted: No underline Formatted: No underline Formatted: No underline The Company will reimburse the Union an amount equal to $60 per day up to a a maximum of five (5) days per calendar year for external training or development sessions attended by the Women’s Advocate. It is the exclusive responsibility of the Union to provide the Women’s Advocate with reimbursement for amounts claimed. In years following completion of the initial one (1) week training program, the Women’s Advocate will participate in an annual three (3) day training program, including travel. The Company will be responsible for wages and meal expenses to a maximum of $60 per day. The Union will be responsible for transportation and lodging expenses. The 11/147/173 Company will provide the Women’s Advocate with a pager, and will pay for the annual subscription fee associated with such pager. The Women’s Advocate will be selected at each facility by the Local President with the assistance of the Employee Advocate and the Director of the National Union’s Women’s Department. Once selected, the Women’s Advocate will serve a three (3) year term. Upon expiry of the term, the position will be posted by the Union as soon as possible, and re-filled pursuant to the selection procedure set out above.
Woman’s Advocate. Section 26 The parties jointly recognize that female employees may face situations in which it may be more appropriate and comfortable to talk to another female employee or to be directed to specialized resources in the community dealing with such issues as domestic violence. The parties agree to recognize the role of “Woman’s Advocate” who will be selected by the Union to meet and assist with female employees as required to discuss problems and refer them to the necessary and appropriate agencies dealing with domestic matters. The “Woman’s Advocate” will be provided access to a confidential phone and/or private meeting space when necessary to meet with another female employee during which time there will be no loss of pay for either party. Communications will be jointly developed to insure female employees are aware of this role and how to contact the Woman’s Advocate. Training for the Woman’s Advocate will be discussed and provided as may be necessary and opportunities present themselves in conjunction with the plant’s training programs. Violence Against Women The parties recognize that women sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work.
Woman’s Advocate. The Company and Union agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. For the term of this contract the parties agree to recognize a CAW female member who will serve in the role of the Women’s Advocate. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Union will inform the Board in writing of the person selected as Woman’s Advocate. • The Advocate shall receive release time during her regular workday after giving notice to her Supervisor in order to deal with urgent issues. • The Advocate shall not be entitled to time in lieu or pay for consultations outside of her normal workday. • The Advocate may participate in an annual training program of up to two days. The Board will pay the Advocate her regular wages (up to two days) for such training, and will pay training costs to a maximum of $250.00 per annum. All per diem or other expenses of the Advocate will be paid by the Union, except that travel costs will be reimbursed by the Board on a mileage/kilometer basis at the rate provided by Board policy in effect at the particular time. • The training program shall be provided to the Board in advance to the Board in advance to ensure that it contains no conflict with Board policies or programs. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role. The Board and the Custodians hereby accept this Agreement, this day of 2006. FOR THE BOARD: Chairperson of the Board Director of Education Chair of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee FOR THE CUSTODIANS: Chairperson C.A.W. Vice-Chairperson, C.A.W. Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee Member of Negotiation Committee National Representative, CAW-Canada President, CAW Local 2458
Woman’s Advocate. 68.01 The Employer provides an Employee Assistance Program to support employees with issues that may arise outside the workplace. The Union has stated that it believes that there is also a need for a Women’s Advocate to support female employees in matters such as violence or abuse at home. The parties will meet to discuss this role and the possibility of the creation of this role within the Union structure at the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino.
